Top 10 Women Business Leaders from India - 2025
Women business leaders in India have increasingly contributed to the economic and entrepreneurial landscape of the country, displaying resilience, creativity, and notable commitment to inclusive growth. From diverse backgrounds and industries, these leaders have broken traditional boundaries and created pathways for women to step confidently into positions of influence for the next generation. Many have facilitated change in sectors like finance, technology, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare, and often took a collaborative, long-term, community-impact focus in their leadership. Whether scaling a large corporation or building out a start-up, they continuously practiced high-level strategic thinking and navigated complicated market environments.
Women entrepreneurs in India have demonstrated remarkable innovation by creating digital solutions, enhancing access to vital services, and generating jobs in underprivileged areas. Their businesses not only provide economic returns but also promote social empowerment, sustainability, and skill development. In the workplace, female leaders are often advocates of diversity and fair workplace policies that foster employee well-being and productivity. Despite ongoing challenges such as gender-related bias, limited access to funding, and societal expectations, women continue to break barriers. Their stories of achievement encourage young women to set ambitious goals, lead, and be active participants in building the future economy of India.
Overall, women business leaders in India serve as great embodiments of determination and strategic excellence. Their accomplishments exemplify a broader cultural movement toward gender equity and a more inclusive economic ecosystem, one in which women’s leadership is increasingly acknowledged as crucial to national growth, as well as global competitiveness.
In this issue, the Women Entrepreneurs Review magazine brings a list of ‘Top 10 Women Business Leaders from India - 2025’, who are domineers of change in the corporate realm of the country. This list of ten leading and inspiring women is crafted by a team of CEOs, VCs, and the editorial board, delivering inspiring stories of their journey and the contributions & roles played by them in the creation and empowerment of an economically powerful nation.
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Amrita Biswas, Director, Kolkata
A market research expert specializing in transformative research that empowers organizations through data-driven decision-making, she plays a strategic role in driving key research and consulting engagements
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Debanjana Kapoor, Executive Director & Regional Qualitative Leader – APAC, Bangalore
With expertise in healthcare and market research, she drives insights that inform key business decisions and help shape client strategies
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Deepa Kapoor, Independent Director, Delhi
With a background in business strategy, brand management, and market development, she has played a pivotal role in driving growth and innovation within the sector
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Neeta Arora, CEO - India, Gurgaon
A professional with 16 years of experience in the apparel industry and 8 years in the retail industry, she has launched several brands across categories, including brand name generation, registration, and more
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Priyanka Singh, Director, Bangalore
Over the last 17 years, she has had the opportunity to work on multiple projects spanning sales force effectiveness, market mix, data analytics, statistics, and business intelligence
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Shanaya Rao, CEO, Mumbai
A fashion designer with experience specializing in product development, style trends, market research, and brand development, she is adept at collaborating with creative teams to produce innovative fashion designs
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Shruti Tyagi, Founder & Managing Director, Gurugram
With a background in market analysis, strategy, and consumer insights, she has built a company for delivering actionable intelligence that supports growth and competitive advantage for clients across various industries
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Shweta Dhariwal, Founder & CEO, Kolkata
As a design and business development professional in consulting, research, and teaching, her expertise lies at the intersection of textiles and clothing, sustainability, and entrepreneurship
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Tanushka Yadav, Founder & CEO, Delhi
With expertise in consumer insights, analytics, and market trends, she leads the development of data-driven strategies that empower businesses to make informed decisions
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Tanushri Shukla Kansal, Managing Director, Surat
A business leader with a background in microbiology and biotechnology, she ventured into the textile industry without prior experience and now oversees the sales, HR, and IT departments of the company


