Bangalore: A majority of women running their own business ventures feel they are not taken seriously as entrepreneurs in the society, says a study.

According to the study of over 1,000 women entrepreneurs by consumer research firm Greyhound Sculpt, 50 per cent of the women stated they are happy being an entrepreneur "as it gives them a sense of freedom".

On the other hand, computer giant Dell and Washington based consulting firm, Global Entrepreneurship and Development Institute (GEDI), announced the results of a survey based on gender-focused global entrepreneurship. As per the survey, India is one of the worst performing countries in terms of women entrepreneurship.

The survey was based on 30 indicators, it reveals that out of 17 countries for female entrepreneurs, India ranks 16, just above Uganda, and countries like Morocco and Egypt have outclassed India. USA tops the chart leaving behind Australia at number 2 and U.K. at sixth.

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