Changemakers: 7 Women Entrepreneurs Taking the Make in India Movement Forward

By: WE Staff

Steering Make in India companies with precision and purpose, they are turning local ideas into global innovations, driving GDP, generating jobs, and reimagining industry standards. Beyond profits, their ventures are transforming rural landscapes, empowering women at the grassroots, and ensuring that economic progress is truly inclusive.

Launched in 2014, Make in India is a national initiative to transform India into a global manufacturing hub, boosting domestic production, attracting investment, and creating jobs. As the nation marks 79 years of Independence in 2025, the movement carries an even deeper resonance: it's about self-reliance, pride, and shaping the next chapter of India's growth story.

At the forefront of this transformation are Indian women leaders who are blending entrepreneurial grit with a vision for inclusive progress. Pioneers like Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw of Biocon and Dipali Goenka of Welspun Living are taking Indian manufacturing to global markets, while Falguni Nayar of Nykaa and Ghazal Alagh of Mamaearth have built consumer brands rooted in Indian innovation. In fintech and logistics, Upasana Taku of MobiKwik and Manju Dhawan of Ecom Express are revolutionizing accessibility and efficiency, and leaders like Hardika Shah of Kinara Capital are fuelling MSME growth. Leaders like these are not only creating jobs, boosting exports, and driving innovation, but also redefining India's growth story to be more inclusive, sustainable, and globally competitive.

On this Independence Day, Women Entrepreneurs Review proudly spotlights seven trailblazing new-age women entrepreneurs who are driving change and shaping the future of Make In India through their ventures.