Recap 2025: 5 Indian Women Billionaires at the Zenith of Success

By: WE Staff

As 2025 comes to a close, we look back at women’s achievements throughout the year. In this article, we highlight 5 remarkable leaders who topped key rankings, including the richest self-made women, leading philanthropists, and the overall wealthiest women in India, exemplifying the power and potential of female leadership in today’s India.

In 2025, India’s women leaders are not just breaking glass ceilings; they are reshaping the very definition of wealth, influence, and social impact. From self-made entrepreneurs building global enterprises to seasoned businesswomen expanding family legacies, these women prove that ambition, strategy, and resilience transcend gender. The nation’s wealthiest women span sectors including technology, pharmaceuticals, finance, fashion, retail, and manufacturing, collectively commanding net worths in the billions.

Among them are trailblazers who began from scratch, transforming startups into globally recognized companies and setting new standards for innovation and leadership. 2025 highlights that wealth and influence are no longer confined to a few. Women are increasingly steering industries, pioneering solutions, and demonstrating that business success and societal contribution can coexist. Their stories reflect vision, determination, and the courage to break boundaries.

The Women Entrepreneurs Review Team recognizes five remarkable leaders who topped key rankings, including the richest self-made women, leading philanthropists, and the overall wealthiest women in India, exemplifying the power and potential of female leadership in today’s India.

Savitri Jindal, Chairperson Emeritus, OP Jindal Group

Savitri Jindal is the Chairperson Emeritus of the OP Jindal Group and one of India’s most influential business leaders, guiding one of the country’s largest industrial conglomerates. She is also India’s richest woman, known for her leadership legacy, political presence, and deep commitment to social welfare.

In 2025, Savitri remains one of India’s most powerful business figures, overseeing the OP Jindal Group’s continued expansion across steel, power, and infrastructure. With her family’s wealth nearing $40 billion, she stands as India’s richest woman and among the nation’s top billionaires. Her leadership influence spans industry, politics, and philanthropy, reinforced by her role as an independent MLA and her long-standing commitment to education, healthcare, and women’s empowerment.

Jayshree Ullal, President & CEO, Arista Networks

Jayshree Ullal is the President and CEO of Arista Networks, the cloud networking giant she transformed into a multibillion-dollar global leader in data center and AI infrastructure. She is one of the world’s most influential and wealthiest self-made women in technology, known for her visionary leadership and engineering expertise.

In 2025, Jayshree led Arista Networks through exceptional financial momentum, building on its $7 billion in revenue and strong early-2025 growth driven by cloud and AI networking demand. With the company targeting major AI-related revenue and strengthening its multibillion-dollar market position, her leadership cements Arista as an industry powerhouse. Her achievements earned major honors in 2025, including top technology power lists and recognition as the wealthiest self-made Indian woman.

Radha Vembu, Co-founder, Zoho Corporation

Radha Vembu is the co-founder of Zoho Corporation and one of India’s richest self-made women, known for shaping one of the world’s most successful SaaS product companies.

According to the 2025 Hurun India Women Leaders List, she is India’s top first-generation self-made wealth creator with an estimated net worth of Rs 55,300 crore ($3.2 billion), and the only woman among India’s top 10 tech billionaires on the 2025 Forbes list. In 2025, Radha stands out for driving Zoho’s global expansion, leading flagship products like Zoho Mail and Workplace used by millions worldwide, and accelerating the company’s billion-dollar revenue trajectory through a privacy-first, rural-talent-driven growth philosophy.

Rohini Nilekani, Chairperson, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies

Rohini Nilekani is the Chairperson of Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies and one of India’s most influential philanthropists.

In 2025, Rohini is recognized as India’s most generous woman, donating Rs 204 crore in the fiscal year and reaching cumulative contributions of Rs 763 crore over five years. As the Chairperson, she drives systemic change in education, climate resilience, gender equity, and governance, supporting initiatives like NIMHANS and NCBS research programs. Her strategic, citizen-focused approach fosters collaboration among donors and strengthens public institutions. Widely acknowledged for her visionary philanthropy, her leadership combines large-scale impact with long-term societal transformation, reinforcing her status as a pioneering force in India’s philanthropic ecosystem.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson & Managing Director, Biocon

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is the founder and executive chairperson of Biocon, India’s leading biopharmaceutical company, known for pioneering affordable biologics and innovative healthcare solutions. She is a celebrated entrepreneur and philanthropist, recognized globally for her contributions to science, healthcare, and women’s leadership in business.

In 2025, Kiran drives Biocon’s growth as a global biosimilars leader, expanding insulin and GLP-1 markets while advancing India’s position as a biotech innovation hub. Her strategic vision and R&D focus fuel revenue growth and global market expansion. Recognized among Fortune India’s Most Powerful Women and Forbes’ 50 Over 50, she also earns acclaim for philanthropy, policy advocacy, and inspiring women in STEM, cementing her role as a pioneering force in global healthcare.