Onwards & Upwards: Vision to Conquer 2026 & Beyond

By: Rachita Sharma Managing Editor | Tuesday, 13 January 2026

A new year has begun and with it, 2026 has brough renewed vigour. The quest to achieve gender equality in the business world continues as we see Indian women leaders increasingly transforming the workforce and corporate sector by breaking the glass ceiling and creating a new landscape where diversity and inclusivity are seen as powerful drivers of innovation and success.

In spite of the plethora of challenges they face, these women leaders are defying all odds and emerging as strong role models for future generations. Doing our bit to strengthen women’s quest towards equality, the Women Entrepreneurs Review shines the spotlight on noteworthy women leaders and brings their thoughts and insights to our readers.

The current edition of WER is a special one. We hear from women leaders, entrepreneurs, achievers and get to know more about their vision for the new year.

In an insightful article we hear from the founders of RentenPe, Tracxn, Maritime SheEO, JustDeliveries, Manglam Spa and Resorts, Medical Linkers and more. Looking ahead to 2026, these women entrepreneurs are focused on building inclusive, innovation-driven, and AI-enabled enterprises, balancing growth with long-term value creation.

We hear the thoughts and ideas from trailblazing women shaping India’s business landscape. Looking ahead to 2026, their focus is on autonomous AI integration, modular industrial systems, and experience-led consumer engagement, with an emphasis on long-term growth, adaptability, and purpose-led leadership.

Women HR leaders, in particular, played a pivotal role in shaping strategic talent agendas, blending empathy with data, and curating holistic career experiences. Looking ahead, 2026 promises “smart-and-soulful” HR, where AI empowers decisions but human judgment, emotional intelligence, and continuous learning define sustainable workforce success. this special edition also brings you insights from women HR leaders on what to expect in 2026.

Beyond the experts we highlight women achievers. These women are inspirations and give to the world the blueprint for building success in a world that is not yet equitable.

As we step into the new year, we wish you success, growth and hope.

Read on and do let us know your thoughts.