Shining Bright: Indian Women Leaders Of Substance

By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor | Thursday, 18 December 2025

Women leaders are increasingly taking centre stage across companies and businesses in India. Driving innovation and fostering economic growth, these women leaders are rewriting the gender roles in the Indian corporate world. They are making equal strides in the corporate sector where they are leading crucial key positions of power.

Indian women are leaving their footprints in every sector, acquiring fruitful results and shattering the barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries by championing local manufacturing and contributing to self-reliance goals.

The current edition of Women Entrepreneurs Review puts the spotlight on a few such women leaders of substance. These women are conquering major industries and making waves in key decision-making roles.

One such name is Meenal Zende. She is the Director at Yadnya Brandscapes, a creative who blends imagination, strategic vision and human-centric leadership to make brands grow and connect empathetically with their audiences. From being a one-woman start-up to becoming a 22-person agency, Meenal's journey spans 360-degree Brand development reflecting her passion for storytelling that evolves with technology and culture.

Another noteworthy leader featured in this current edition of the magazine is Priyanka Bhushan, Managing Partner at Gubbins Inc., a dynamic entrepreneur whose journey reflects resilience, self-belief, and a deep passion for creating value through purpose-driven leadership. Born and raised in Bengaluru, with Gujarati entrepreneurial roots and a Kannadathi spirit, Priyanka embodies the perfect blend of business acumen and empathy. With over two decades of professional experience across sales, banking, and the architectural industry, she found her true calling in building Gubbins Inc., a 13-year-old firm specializing in Fenestration industry.

Read insightful conversations featuring these leaders and get a glimpse of their inner-workings.

Read on and do let us know your thoughts.