Women's Involvement In Business, Political & Public Life Benefici

By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor | Tuesday, 7 October 2025

Women form nearly half of the world’s population, but continue to be a minority in the workforce. Women’s representation is even lower in top leadership roles within the corporate world. Lack of opportunities coupled with societal pressures keep women away from pursuing lucrative careers that can last for years. Women falling out of the workforce in middle management positions has emerged as a prime challenge for the corporate world.

However, all is not lost. Key stakeholders such as businesses and governments have become cognizant to women’s key role in a country and business’ success. companies with more women in leadership register greater business growth and a positive impact on productivity & talent retension. It has also been widely acknowledged that women’s equal participation in business, political and public life is beneficial for all. It has also been recognized as a marker for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

In such a scenario, emphasis must be on creating work and societal structures that support women’s foray & growth in the world of business. Another critical factor that can support women in their working ambitions is the presence of role models. Having role models to look up to can enable women to believe that they too can have it all.

The Women Entrepreneurs Review magazine believes in this wholeheartedly and is on a mission to tell the success stories of women leaders from across industries. The current edition of the magazine introduces readers to some of the most prolific women leaders from India’s FMCG industry.

One such name is M.R. Jyothy, who blends tradition with transformation as Chairperson & Managing Director of Jyothy Labs. With strong ethical values and deep operational expertise, she leverages strategic foresight and marketing acumen to drive innovation, market expansion, and cultural continuity.

In this edition also read about Aashna Malik, the Creative Director at Meatington who blends storytelling, design and system-driven thinking to scale up premium FMCG brands. She achieves Meatington's growth through visual innovation, backend digitization, and strategic branding while garnering national accolades for reimagining frozen snacks as a trusted, high-performance consumer brand.

We also feature an interaction with Smitha Kamath, the visionary founder of PraanaPoorna Collective, a regenerative social enterprise rooted in ecological harmony, women's empowerment, and sustainable living. A polymer engineer by training and a former corporate professional, Smitha transitioned from boardrooms to bioenzymes due to a personal crisis. She is not only creating chemical-free alternatives but nurturing a future where health, dignity, and sustainability are interwoven, starting from the soil and reaching into every home.

Read about these prolific women leaders and their professional journeys.