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This study investigates the adoption and impact of digital payment systems on the performance of women-owned retail enterprises in Chennai. Using a mixed-methods approach that combines survey data, field observations, and qualitative case studies, the research examines how digital tools influence operational efficiency, financial inclusion, and entrepreneurial growth. Findings reveal that the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is the most widely adopted digital payment platform, with smartphones serving as the primary transactional device. Adoption occurs across multiple retail sectors, including general retail stores, beauty services, tailoring units, and home-based enterprises, with higher uptake among younger entrepreneurs. The study identifies measurable benefits, such as increased revenue, improved transaction speed, and enhanced customer engagement, while highlighting persistent challenges, including digital literacy gaps, infrastructural limitations, and trust-related concerns. The research also evaluates government initiatives promoting digital adoption and proposes policy recommendations for fostering inclusive growth. By providing localized empirical evidence, this study contributes to the literature on women’s entrepreneurship, digital finance, and urban MSME development.
Keywords:
Digital payment systems, Women-owned enterprises, Retail entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial performance, Financial inclusion, Urban India.
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"Digital Payment Systems and Entrepreneurial Performance: Evidence from Women-Owned Retail Enterprises in Chennai", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.11, Issue 1, page no.a437-a443, January-2026, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2601060.pdf
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