This book is a comprehensive roadmap for anyone who hopes to harness creativity, passion, and hard work to create something truly impactful. Designed around the new National Education Policy (NEP-2020) and the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF-2022), this text offers students an in-depth understanding of what entrepreneurship entails—its theories, challenges, and, most importantly, its potential for individual and societal transformation.

The principal aim of this book is two-fold. First, it empowers readers with the knowledge of entrepreneurship as both a theoretical discipline and a practical craft. Whether you’re a student contemplating your first venture or a budding innovator with a million-dollar idea, this book’s foundational concepts, case studies, and frameworks will illuminate the path forward. Second, it offers inspiration, showcasing how ordinary individuals have built extraordinary businesses by channelling creativity and resilience.

Entrepreneurship isn’t limited to starting a small store or launching a cutting-edge tech platform—it is a mindset. The ability to see opportunities where others see barriers sets the entrepreneur apart. Through real-world examples, this book underscores how entrepreneurs:

• Identify and fulfil unmet needs in the market
• Provide novel goods and services that reshape customer experiences
• Generate employment on scales large and small, thereby contributing to overall economic growth

While primarily meant for undergraduate students of commerce and entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship and New Venture Planning is also a valuable resource for:

• Aspiring entrepreneurs who seek structured knowledge before jumping into the exciting yet challenging journey of setting up a business
• Family business owners aiming to adapt modern frameworks to traditional enterprises
• Corporate intrapreneurs working in established companies and looking to drive innovation from within
• Educators and mentors guiding the next generation of founders and innovators

The Present Publication is the 1^st Edition, authored by Dr Vandana Jain, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Comprehensive Coverage] Aligned with UGCF-2022, each chapter discusses the key dimension of entrepreneurship—from conceptual foundations to resource mobilisation, marketing, and governmental initiatives
• [Clarity and Precision] Complex theories and definitions are explained succinctly, ensuring even novices can grasp the fundamental concepts quickly
• [Chapter Schemes and Summaries] Each unit opens with a clear overview of its contents and closes with concise revision points so readers can track their progress
• [Practical Exercises and Case Studies] Beyond theory, the book encourages a hands-on approach:
  • Scenario Analyses – Explore varied entrepreneurship case studies—an essential method to understand market dynamics, decision-making dilemmas, and leadership styles
  • Business Plan Competition – Enables students to design a complete plan, identify alternative funding avenues, and assess scalability
  • Government Policy Review – Analyses startup initiatives like ‘Make in India,’ ‘Startup India,’ and other schemes that have revolutionised India’s entrepreneurial landscape
• [Focus on Innovation and Startup Ecosystem] India’s rise as a global startup hub underscores the timeliness of this text. Technological advancements, governmental support, and a surge of innovative ideas call for well-informed entrepreneurs who can seize new opportunities. This book thus meets a critical need by:
  • Equipping students with the vision and skills to navigate a rapidly changing business environment
  • Offering frameworks and resources to transform a raw idea into a sustainable enterprise
  • Enabling learners to identify and mitigate risks, thus reducing the gap between dreams and action

The chapter-wise overview of the book is as follows:

• Unit 1 – Introduction
  • Establishes the foundations of entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial mindset, and the entrepreneur’s role in economic development
  • Explores classic theories of entrepreneurship and clarifies how creativity and innovation set entrepreneurs apart from conventional managers
• Unit 2 – Types of Entrepreneurs
  • Discusses different entrepreneurial archetypes: women entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs, corporate entrepreneurs, etc.
  • Explores the nuances of family businesses in India, drawing attention to their cultural significance and longevity
• Unit 3 – Business Plan
  • Guides readers through generating and scaling innovative business ideas.
  • Highlights the critical nature of creativity and innovation in shaping business ventures
  • Offers detailed insights into writing impactful business plans and discusses the factors that can lead to their success—or failure
• Unit 4 – Mobilising Resources
  • Focuses on the financial and infrastructural backbone of a venture, from drafting a funding proposal to approaching angel investors and venture capitalists
  • Covers practical challenges such as resource constraints, contractual formalities, and incubator support
• Unit 5 – Managerial Aspects of Business and Government Initiatives
  • Explains how to manage finance, marketing, human resources, and operations in a new venture
  • Examines the Government of India’s promotional schemes, showcasing how startups can leverage public support to thrive in competitive markets