FICCI FLO

What FICCI FLO does

FICCI FLO (FICCI Ladies Organisation) is a non-profit women's organization established in 1983 as the women's wing of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI). Headquartered in New Delhi, it operates a chapter-based network spanning 22 Indian cities—including Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Pune—alongside four YFLO (Young FICCI FLO) chapters for younger members. The organization serves over 15,000 women entrepreneurs, professionals, and corporate executives, offering programs across what it terms the '4Es': Engage, Educate, Elevate, and Empower. FLO is volunteer-driven, with a small national secretariat staff and elected leadership headed by the National President (currently Puja Garg for the 2026-27 term).

FLO's core offerings are programmatic rather than technological. Its product portfolio includes the FLO Communities networking platform, the FLO Trade Delegation Initiative for international market access, the FLO Digital Skilling, Financial Literacy, and Urban Skilling Initiatives, the FLO MSME Assist Cell and Startup Cell for enterprise support, the FLO Women Corporate Directors initiative, the FLO Handloom/Textile/Handicrafts program, the FLO Rural Livelihood initiative, and the premium-tier FICCI FLO-IIM Lucknow Leadership & Enterprise Accelerator residential program. The organization also delivers annual signature events such as the FLO Bazaar exhibition (11th edition held in Coimbatore in June 2026, showcasing 50+ women-owned businesses) and hosts international trade delegations to markets such as Belgium and Portugal. FLO does not develop proprietary technology platforms, software products, or AI/ML systems; technology is not a component of its core offering.

FLO's revenue model is built on two streams: recurring membership subscriptions from its 15,000+ member base across 22 chapters, and event participation fees and sponsorships for conferences, workshops, trade delegations, and bazaars. Membership pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven: local chapters recruit and engage members through workshops, seminars, conferences, training programs, and capacity-building initiatives, while national programs, webinars, and international delegations serve as top-of-funnel and bottom-of-funnel touchpoints. FLO pursues strategic MoUs with government bodies (e.g., Telangana State Government) and private partners (e.g., Haqdarshak Empowerment Solutions, IIM Lucknow, NIPPON India Mutual Funds, Live Love Laugh Foundation, Embassy of Belgium) to expand its service surface and credibility. The organization operates without external investors and is not publicly traded.

Name

FICCI FLO

Legal name

FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO)

Website

https://ficciflo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

FICCI FLO is a non-profit women's organization and the women's wing of FICCI, operating 22 chapters across India with 15,000+ women entrepreneur, professional, and corporate executive members, delivering networking, skilling, advocacy, trade delegation, and leadership programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: FLO generates revenue through annual membership fees from its over 15,000 members across 22 chapters in India. Membership provides access to networking, training, mentorship, and business opportunities.
2. Event Participation and Sponsorship: Revenue generated from event registrations, sponsorships, and partnerships for conferences, workshops, and trade delegations organized throughout the year.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FICCI FLO is a membership-based women's empowerment and entrepreneurship forum that operates a 22-chapter network across India, connecting 15,000+ women entrepreneurs, professionals, and corporate executives. Its core offering is annual FLO membership providing access to networking events, training programs, mentorship, business development support, policy advocacy, and international trade delegation opportunities. Vertical programs include the IIM Lucknow Leadership & Enterprise Accelerator, FLO Bazaar exhibitions, MSME Assist Cell, Startup Cell, digital skilling, financial literacy, legal advocacy, and STEM initiatives.

Product overview

FICCI FLO operates as a platform-plus-program architecture offering networking, skilling, advocacy, and business support services for women. The core offering is the FLO membership network spanning 22 chapters nationwide, complemented by specialized vertical initiatives covering digital skills, financial literacy, STEM education, MSME support, startup incubation, policy advocacy, and trade delegations. Key programs include the IIM Lucknow Leadership Accelerator for advanced entrepreneurship training, the Digital Skilling Initiative for technology competency building, the MSME Assist Cell for government scheme access, and the Women in STEM & Tech Initiative for emerging technology exposure. The organization does not offer traditional software products or technology platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FLO Communities: Community-based networking initiative connecting women across chapters
• FLO Trade Delegation
• FLO SheRises
• YFLO (Young FICCI FLO)
• FLO Bazaar
• FLO MSME Assist Cell
• FLO Startup Cell

Products and services

• FLO Membership Annual membership subscription granting access to FLO's 22-chapter network across India, networking events, training programs, mentorship, business development support, policy advocacy, and international trade delegation opportunities. Targets women entrepreneurs, professionals, and corporate executives in India; over 15,000 members currently enrolled.
• FLO IIM Lucknow Leadership & Enterprise Accelerator Residential two-day leadership development and certification program conducted in partnership with IIM Lucknow, designed for women entrepreneurs and business leaders. Covers strategic thinking, AI in business, leadership capabilities, and growth strategies, with sessions led by IIM Lucknow faculty. Delivers IIM Lucknow certification to participating women entrepreneurs.
• FLO Bazaar Exhibition platform for women-owned businesses providing product showcase, market access, and direct consumer engagement opportunities. The 11th edition in Coimbatore (June 2026) featured over 50 women-led businesses; recurring bazaars are held nationally as a recurring program under FLO's entrepreneurship promotion mandate.
• FLO Trade Delegation Initiative International business delegation program enabling women-led Indian businesses to explore global markets, forge international partnerships, and expand cross-border operations. Annual delegations have included missions to Belgium and Portugal (planned September 2026), in coordination with embassies and trade commissioners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reached over 16 lakh women through empowerment initiatives
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Belgium Embassy in IndiaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 June 2026FLO National President Puja Garg met with representatives of the Embassy of Belgium including Economic Counsellor Patrick Govaert and Trade Commissioners to discuss the upcoming FICCI FLO Annual Business Delegation to Belgium and Portugal in September 2026, exploring opportunities for trade, investment, innovation, entrepreneurship, and cross-border collaboration.
• Haqdarshak Empowerment Solutions Pvt. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026FLO signed an MoU with Haqdarshak to facilitate access to government welfare schemes, entitlements, and essential documentation for women and their families across FICCI FLO Chapters nationwide. Haqdarshak provides structured outreach, beneficiary support, scheme linkage services, Yojana Cards, and capacity-building initiatives including digital and financial literacy programs.
• Telangana State GovernmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2026The Telangana state government signed an MoU with FICCI FLO to provide industry exposure and soft-skills training for orphaned girls in polytechnic education, expanding skill training and employment opportunities.
• Live Love Laugh FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2026FICCI FLO Chennai partnered with the Live Love Laugh Foundation to support community-based mental health initiatives, announced at the Mind Matters dialogue held in Chennai. As part of its quarterly focus on mental health, FICCI FLO Chennai is supporting the foundation through a crowdfunding-funded project targeting vulnerable and marginalised populations.
• IIM LucknowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFICCI FLO launched the FICCI FLO-IIM Lucknow Leadership & Enterprise Accelerator, a first-of-its-kind residential programme for women entrepreneurs and business leaders. The two-day program at IIM Lucknow brought together women leaders to strengthen strategic thinking, leadership capabilities, and business growth through sessions led by distinguished faculty.
• Various Global OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFLO collaborates with various global organizations to strengthen its mission of women empowerment and entrepreneurship, including affiliations with GWIC (women wing of GOPIO), Women Corporate Directors (WCD), and international trade associations for networking, business opportunities, and knowledge exchange.
• Ministry of Tribal Affairs and National Gallery of Modern ArtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFLO collaborated with Ministry of Tribal Affairs and National Gallery of Modern Art for the Tribes Art Fest 2026, a national showcase celebrating India's tribal art traditions with over 75 tribal artists and 1,000 artworks spanning 30+ tribal art traditions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs): TiE is a global nonprofit network supporting entrepreneurs through mentorship, events, and chapter-based programming. Comparable to FLO in its chapter network model, entrepreneur support mission, and event-driven GTM.
• WEConnect International: Global nonprofit certifying and connecting women-owned businesses to corporate and institutional buyers. Comparable to FLO in its women entrepreneur support mission and corporate partnership-driven programming.
• Ellevate Network: Global professional women's network offering community, mentorship, and career development programs. Comparable to FLO in membership-based women professional empowerment and event-driven engagement.
• Women in Technology International (WITI): Global professional organization supporting women in technology through events, mentorship, and networking. Comparable to FLO's Women in STEM & Tech Initiative and its chapter-based event model.
• Federation of Indian Women Entrepreneurs (FIWE): India-based trade body specifically focused on women entrepreneurs, offering networking, training, and policy advocacy. Closely comparable to FLO in mission, target audience, and chamber-style advocacy role.
• CWE Summit / Center for Women & Enterprise: Nonprofit supporting women entrepreneurs through training, mentorship, and business development programs. Comparable to FLO's MSME Assist Cell, Startup Cell, and skilling programs targeting women-led businesses.

Broad incumbents

• Catalyst: Global nonprofit advancing women in workplace leadership through research, advisory, and member programs. Comparable to FLO in its women-leadership development mission and corporate-affiliated programming.
• CII Indian Women Network: The women's vertical of the Confederation of Indian Industry, a parallel industry chamber to FICCI. Comparable to FLO as a chamber-affiliated women's business network supporting women entrepreneurs and professionals across India.

Emerging players

• WomenLift Health: Global nonprofit advancing women leaders in health through fellowship and leadership programs. Comparable to FLO's vertical-specific leadership accelerators (e.g., IIM Lucknow partnership) and women-leadership mission.

Regional players

• NASSCOM Foundation: India-focused nonprofit arm of NASSCOM running skilling and digital literacy programs. Comparable to FLO's skilling and digital literacy initiatives for women, though technology-sector focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/FICCIFLO
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ficci-flo

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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