At Lyfestyle.in, we celebrate women who shape the future with vision, resilience, and courage. This year’s Most Powerful Women in India 2025 spotlight honors trailblazers who are not only transforming industries but also adding immense value to India’s women empowerment ecosystem.
These women are breaking barriers, mentoring the next generation, and proving that empowerment is about uplifting entire communities, not just individual success.
Nirmala Sitharaman – Finance Minister
Shaping India’s economic stability while pushing for inclusive financial reforms that enable more women to access opportunities.
Nita Ambani – Founder & Chairperson, Reliance Foundation
Driving large-scale initiatives in healthcare, education, and sports, creating pathways for women empowerment across India.
Gita Gopinath – First Deputy MD, IMF
A global voice from India, influencing world economic policies and inspiring Indian women to lead on the international stage.
Bela Bajaria – Chief Content Officer, Netflix
Transforming storytelling worldwide and giving a platform to diverse women-centric narratives in entertainment.
Madhabi Puri Buch – Chairperson, SEBI
Leading India’s financial markets with transparency while mentoring women professionals in finance.
Aparna Bawa – COO, Zoom Video Communications
Redefining virtual connectivity and advocating for more women in technology leadership roles.
Anshula Kant – MD & CFO, World Bank
A symbol of Indian women’s excellence in global finance, inspiring many to pursue international leadership.
Leena Nair – Global CEO, Chanel
Blending empathy with innovation, she stands as an icon of Indian women heading global legacy brands.
Reddy Sisters – Apollo Hospitals
Shobana Kamineni, Sangita Reddy, Preetha Reddy & Suneeta Reddy are transforming healthcare while promoting women leaders in medicine.
Kalli Purie – Vice Chairperson, India Today Group
Shaping India’s media landscape with bold, women-centric storytelling and leadership.
Roshni Nadar Malhotra – Chairperson, HCL Technologies
Championing technology-led empowerment and paving the way for women in STEM careers.
Vinita Surana – Executive Director, Surana Group
Driving India’s digital finance ecosystem with integrity and empowering women in financial inclusion.
Isha Ambani – Executive Director, Reliance Retail
Leading retail innovations with a focus on women-led entrepreneurship and consumer growth.
Anu Aiyengar – Global Head, M&A, J.P. Morgan
Breaking barriers in global banking while mentoring women in high finance.
Arundhati Bhattacharya – Chairperson & CEO, Salesforce India
Building inclusive workplaces and encouraging women to rise in the tech ecosystem.
Shobhana Bhartia – Chairperson & Editorial Director, HT Media
Creating platforms that spotlight women changemakers across industries.
Ritu Gangrade Arora – CEO & CIO, Allianz Investment Management, Asia-Pacific
Driving sustainable finance while advocating for gender-inclusive leadership.
Vinita Gupta – CEO, Lupin Limited
Expanding healthcare solutions with a strong focus on women’s health and wellness.
Zia J. Mody – Co-founder & Managing Partner, AZB & Partners
An icon of the legal world who continues to mentor young women lawyers.
Suchitra Ella – Founder & MD, Bharat Biotech
Ensuring healthcare innovations reach women and children across rural India.
Neerja Birla – Founder & Chairperson, Aditya Birla Education Trust
A strong advocate for women’s mental health awareness and education.
Schauna Chauhan & Nadia Chauhan – Parle Agro
Redefining FMCG branding with women-led leadership at the forefront.
Nyrika Holkar – Executive Director, Godrej & Boyce
Modernizing legacy businesses while pushing for greater gender diversity in leadership.
Pallavi Shroff – Managing Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas
A trailblazer for women in India’s legal fraternity.
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw – Executive Chairperson, Biocon Limited
An iconic entrepreneur who continues to inspire women in biotechnology.
Priya Nair – Business Group President, Hindustan Unilever
Integrating women empowerment within India’s most loved consumer brands.
Sandhya Devanathan – VP & India Head, Meta
Driving digital inclusion and enabling women entrepreneurs to thrive online.
Hina Nagarajan – MD & CEO, Diageo India
Creating women-friendly workplace practices and leading with sustainability.
Prabha Narasimhan – MD & CEO, Colgate-Palmolive India
Championing women’s health and hygiene awareness in India.
Avarna Jain – Vice Chairperson, Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.
Ensuring women’s voices remain influential in Indian media.
Zarin Daruwala – Cluster CEO, India & South Asia, Standard Chartered Bank
Paving the way for Indian women in banking leadership.
Daisy Chittilapilly – President, Cisco India & SAARC
Strengthening women’s participation in the IT sector.
Vibha Padalkar – MD & CEO, HDFC Life
Promoting financial literacy and security for women across India.
Jyoti Deshpande – President, Reliance Media & Content
Powering women-driven narratives in India’s entertainment industry.
Ghazal Alagh – Co-founder & CIO, Mamaearth
Redefining women’s role in India’s new-age entrepreneurship.
Sindhu Gangadharan – MD, SAP Labs India
Advocating for women in tech and future skill development.
Shruti Shibulal – CEO & Director, Tamara Leisure
Building sustainable, women-led hospitality experiences.
Vaishali Nigam Sinha – Co-founder, ReNew Power
Pioneering women’s leadership in India’s renewable energy sector.
Kaku Nakhate – President & India Country Head, Bank of America
Championing Indian women in global investment banking.
Akshata Krishnamurthy – Space Scientist, NASA
Inspiring Indian girls to dream beyond the skies and into space.
Prativa Mohapatra – VP & MD, Adobe India
Creating women-friendly tech workplaces and opportunities.
Monika Shergill – VP, Content, Netflix India
Bringing Indian women’s stories to global streaming audiences.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas – Actress & Founder, Anomaly Haircare
Balancing art, business, and activism—an inspiration for women worldwide.
Aparna Purohit – Head of India Originals, Amazon Prime Video
Backing bold, women-led storytelling on digital platforms.
Deepika Padukone – Co-founder, 82°E
Advocating for women’s wellness through entrepreneurship.
Katrina Kaif – Actor & Co-founder, Kay Beauty
Building a women-led beauty brand blending glamour and inclusivity.
Alia Bhatt – Actor & Founder, Ed-a-Mamma
Promoting sustainable fashion while empowering women-led businesses.
Nandita Sinha – CEO, Myntra
Setting new standards for women leaders in fashion-tech.
Amisha Vora – Chairperson & MD, Prabhudas Lilladher
Creating financial opportunities and mentoring women in capital markets.
Vishakha Mulye – CEO, Aditya Birla Capital
Proving that women can lead India’s biggest corporate finance institutions.
✨ Together, these leaders represent the unstoppable force of Indian women, breaking ceilings, creating opportunities, and transforming empowerment into a movement that will shape India’s future.
