Top 50 Women Entrepreneurs in India
India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is thriving, with women leaders driving innovation and economic impact. In 2025, women own 13.76% of registered businesses (8.05 million enterprises), employing 22-27 million people. From tech to retail, women are reshaping industries.
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This guide spotlights 50 influential women entrepreneurs, their achievements, and their role in India’s economic surge.
| Name & Company | Journey & Achievements | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Falguni Nayar, Nykaa | Left Kotak Mahindra at 50 to launch Nykaa in 2012. Built India’s leading beauty e-commerce platform, achieving unicorn status and a 2021 IPO. Net worth: $2.9 billion. | ✔ Redefined beauty retail. ✔ Inspired women entrepreneurs. |
| 2. Divya Gokulnath, BYJU’S | Former teacher, co-founded BYJU’S in 2011, scaling to $22 billion, serving 150 million students globally. | ✔ Transformed edtech. ✔ Empowered digital learning. |
| 3. Ghazal Alagh, Mamaearth | Launched Mamaearth in 2016, introducing toxin-free care. Revenue: ₹1,800+ crore; IPO in 2024. | ✔ Pioneered sustainable care. ✔ Set D2C standards. |
| 4. Upasana Taku, MobiKwik | Ex-PayPal, co-founded MobiKwik in 2009, growing to 120+ million users. Valued at $1 billion+. | ✔ Advanced fintech. ✔ Boosted financial inclusion. |
| 5. Radhika Ghai, Kindlife.in | Built ShopClues into a unicorn, launched Kindlife.in in 2021 for clean beauty and wellness. | ✔ Elevated sustainable beauty. ✔ Multi-venture success. |
| 6. Ruchi Kalra, OfBusiness | Co-founded OfBusiness in 2015, achieving a $5 billion valuation, ₹7,000+ crore revenue, and two unicorns (Oxyzo, Oface). | ✔ Revolutionized B2B commerce. ✔ Redefined serial entrepreneurship. |
| 7. Debjani Ghosh, NASSCOM | First female president of NASSCOM since 2017, leading India’s $227 billion IT industry. | ✔ Shaped tech policy. ✔ Amplified women’s tech leadership. |
| 8. Hardika Shah, Kinara Capital | Founded Kinara Capital in 2011, disbursing ₹4,000+ crore in loans to 100,000+ small businesses via AI-driven credit tech. | ✔ Boosted financial inclusion. ✔ Innovated lending models. |
| 9. Vineeta Singh, SUGAR Cosmetics | IIM-A graduate, launched SUGAR Cosmetics in 2015, rejecting a ₹1 crore job offer. Revenue: ₹500+ crore. | ✔ Built a leading D2C beauty brand. ✔ Inspired risk-taking entrepreneurship. |
| 10. Priyanka Gill, Good Glamm Group | Founded PopXo and Plixxo, merging into Good Glamm Group, India’s largest women-focused digital content platform. | ✔ Pioneered influencer marketing. ✔ Empowered women’s digital communities. |
| 11. Dr. Geetha Manjunath, Niramai Health Analytix | Launched Niramai in 2016, developing AI-based breast cancer screening with 15+ patents, serving 100,000+ women. | ✔ Advanced health tech innovation. ✔ Improved women’s healthcare access. |
| 12. Neha Juneja, Greenway Appliances | Founded Greenway in 2011, selling 2.5+ million clean cookstoves, cutting 4.5 million tons of emissions. | ✔ Promoted sustainable living. ✔ Empowered rural households. |
| 13. Anju Srivastava, Wingreens Farms | Started Wingreens Farms in 2011, generating ₹350+ crore, employing 300+ rural women via farm-to-fork model. | ✔ Strengthened sustainable agriculture. ✔ Uplifted rural women. |
| 14. Shahnaz Husain, Shahnaz Herbals | Pioneered herbal cosmetics in 1970, expanding to 138 countries, employing thousands of women. | ✔ Globalized Indian herbal beauty. ✔ Created jobs for women. |
| 15. Richa Kar, Zivame | Launched Zivame in 2011, building India’s largest intimate wear brand with ₹300+ crore revenue. | ✔ Revolutionized lingerie retail. ✔ Empowered women’s choices. |
| 16. Aditi Gupta, Menstrupedia | Co-founded Menstrupedia in 2012, educating 15+ million girls on menstruation across 20+ countries. | ✔ Broke menstrual taboos. ✔ Improved health education. |
| 17. Suchi Mukherjee, LimeRoad | Started LimeRoad in 2012, creating a social commerce platform with 50+ million users. | ✔ Innovated online shopping. ✔ Fostered community-driven commerce. |
| 18. Vandana Luthra, VLCC | Founded VLCC in 1989, generating ₹1,500+ crore, training 100,000+ beauty professionals across 12 countries. | ✔ Scaled wellness education. ✔ Built a global beauty brand. |
| 19. Rashmi Daga, FreshMenu | Launched FreshMenu in 2014, operating 60+ cloud kitchens with ₹200+ crore revenue. | ✔ Pioneered cloud kitchen model. ✔ Redefined food delivery. |
| 20. Meena Ganesh, Fresh to Home | Co-founded Fresh to Home in 2015, generating ₹1,200+ crore, supporting 1,500+ coastal partners. | ✔ Streamlined seafood supply chains. ✔ Empowered coastal communities. |
| 21. Pooja Dhingra, Le15 Patisserie | Started Le15 in 2010, introducing macarons to India, authoring bestselling cookbooks. | ✔ Elevated Indian patisserie. ✔ Inspired culinary entrepreneurship. |
| 22. Ritu Dalmia, Diva Restaurants | Launched Diva in 2000, earning Michelin-star recognition for authentic Italian cuisine. | ✔ Globalized Indian fine dining. ✔ Set culinary benchmarks. |
| 23. Anita Dongre, House of Anita Dongre | Founded fashion house in 1995, generating ₹800+ crore, employing 2,800+ rural artisans. | ✔ Preserved Indian craftsmanship. ✔ Promoted sustainable fashion. |
| 24. Masaba Gupta, House of Masaba | Started fashion brand in 2009, earning ₹90+ crore, starring in a Netflix series. | ✔ Pioneered digital-first fashion. ✔ Redefined modern Indian style. |
| 25. Dipali Goenka, Welspun India | CEO since 2004, scaled Welspun to ₹12,000+ crore, integrating blockchain in textiles. | ✔ Built a global textile leader. ✔ Innovated supply chain tech. |
| 26. Ritu Kumar, Ritu Kumar Designs | Founded brand in 1969, earning ₹500+ crore, Padma Shri for preserving crafts. | ✔ Revived traditional textiles. ✔ Influenced global fashion. |
| 27. Radhika Piramal, VIP Industries | Vice Chairperson since 2009, grew VIP Industries to ₹2,000+ crore, launching smart luggage. | ✔ Modernized legacy business. ✔ Innovated travel solutions. |
| 28. Aditi Avasthi, Embibe | Founded Embibe in 2012, acquired by Reliance for $180 million, serving 10+ million students. | ✔ Advanced AI-driven education. ✔ Scaled learning access. |
| 29. Vidya Shah, EdelGive Foundation | Founded EdelGive in 2008, disbursing ₹500+ crore to 150+ NGOs. | ✔ Pioneered strategic philanthropy. ✔ Strengthened social impact. |
| 30. Neeru Sharma, Infibeam | Co-founded Infibeam in 2007, generating ₹1,000+ crore, first e-commerce IPO in India. | ✔ Shaped B2B e-commerce. ✔ Set IPO benchmarks. |
| 31. Ekta Kapoor, Balaji Telefilms | Since 1994, grew Balaji to ₹400+ crore, launching ALTBalaji streaming platform. | ✔ Revolutionized Indian TV. ✔ Pioneered OTT content. |
| 32. Apurva Purohit, Jagran Group | President since 2015, manages ₹3,000+ crore, transforming media businesses. | ✔ Redefined media leadership. ✔ Authored bestselling business books. |
| 33. Dr. Garima Sawhney, Pristyn Care | Co-founded Pristyn Care in 2018, achieving unicorn status in 2021 with ₹400+ crore revenue. | ✔ Innovated surgical care. ✔ Expanded healthcare access. |
| 34. Ashwini Asokan, Mad Street Den | Founded Mad Street Den in 2013, generating ₹200+ crore via AI for retail in 15 countries. | ✔ Advanced retail tech. ✔ Globalized Indian AI. |
| 35. Prukalpa Sankar, Atlan | Co-founded Atlan in 2018, valued at $450 million, serving Fortune 500 firms. | ✔ Streamlined data collaboration. ✔ Elevated global data tech. |
| 36. Sairee Chahal, SHEROES | Founded SHEROES in 2013, building a 20+ million women-only platform. | ✔ Empowered women’s communities. ✔ Redefined social platforms. |
| 37. Neelam Chhiber, Industree Foundation | Since 1994, empowered 30,000+ artisans, earning a Presidential Award. | ✔ Built sustainable crafts ecosystems. ✔ Uplifted rural artisans. |
| 38. Malini Saba, Saba Group | Founded Saba Group in 2000, generating $800+ million across 20+ countries. | ✔ Scaled global diversified business. ✔ Inspired cross-sector leadership. |
| 39. Priti Rathi Gupta, LXME | Founded LXME in 2018, managing ₹500+ crore for 1+ million women. | ✔ Advanced women’s financial literacy. ✔ Built inclusive finance. |
| 40. Smita Deorah, LEAD School | Co-founded LEAD in 2012, generating ₹400+ crore, serving 3,000+ schools. | ✔ Transformed school management. ✔ Scaled education tech. |
| 41. Gazal Kalra, Rivigo | Co-founded Rivigo in 2014, generating ₹1,000+ crore, securing 50+ logistics patents. | ✔ Innovated relay trucking. ✔ Streamlined logistics efficiency. |
| 42. Swati Bhargava, CashKaro | Co-founded CashKaro in 2013, generating ₹250+ crore with 10+ million users. | ✔ Pioneered cashback rewards. ✔ Enhanced consumer savings. |
| 43. Richa Singh, YourDOST | Co-founded YourDOST in 2014, delivering 2+ million mental health sessions. | ✔ Advanced mental health access. ✔ Destigmatized counseling. |
| 44. Vani Kola, Kalaari Capital | Founded Kalaari in 2006, managing $650+ million, investing in 90+ startups like Dream11. | ✔ Shaped India’s VC landscape. ✔ Fueled startup growth. |
| 45. Shradha Sharma, YourStory Media | Founded YourStory in 2008, featuring 100,000+ startup stories, generating ₹75+ crore. | ✔ Built India’s top startup media platform. ✔ Amplified entrepreneurial voices. |
| 46. Deepika Padukone, 82°E | Launched 82°E in 2022, generating ₹100+ crore with a clean beauty D2C brand. | ✔ Promoted clean beauty standards. ✔ Leveraged celebrity-driven D2C. |
| 47. Akanksha Hazari, LoveLocal | Founded LoveLocal in 2014, digitizing 100,000+ local retailers with ₹150+ crore revenue. | ✔ Empowered local retail. ✔ Scaled digital commerce. |
| 48. Pallavi Mohadikar Patwari, Karagiri | Founded Karagiri in 2017, generating ₹120+ crore, empowering 2,000+ weavers. | ✔ Revived handloom sarees. ✔ Supported artisan communities. |
| 49. Ankiti Bose, New AI Fashion Venture | Co-founded Zilingo, valued at $970 million; launched AI fashion tech startup in 2024. | ✔ Innovated fashion tech. ✔ Redefined B2B fashion supply chains. |
| 50. Chitra Gurnani Daga, Thrillophilia | Co-founded Thrillophilia in 2009, generating $12.5 million as India’s top adventure travel platform. | ✔ Boosted adventure tourism. ✔ Built a unique travel tech niche. |
| 51. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Biocon | Founded Biocon in 1978 with ₹10,000, building a global biotech leader. Awarded Padma Bhushan, Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women. | ✔ Pioneered affordable biotech drugs. ✔ Inspired women in STEM. |
| 52. Tanvi Malik, FabAlley & Indya | Left Titan Industries to launch FabAlley and Indya in 2012. Secured $8.54 million from SAIF Partners for offline expansion. | ✔ Redefined women’s fashion e-commerce. ✔ Promoted inclusive styling. |
| 53. Khushboo Jain, ImpactGuru | Co-founded ImpactGuru in 2014, leading marketing for a global crowdfunding platform. Featured in Fortune India’s 40 Under 40. | ✔ Scaled crowdfunding for NGOs and startups. ✔ Empowered social enterprises. |
| 54. Malini Agarwal, MissMalini | Founded MissMalini in 2008, building a digital entertainment platform reaching 40+ million monthly users. | ✔ Pioneered lifestyle digital media. ✔ Influenced Bollywood and fashion trends. |
| 55. Neha Motwani, Fitternity | Founded Fitternity, an online fitness platform offering customized health plans and trainer access. | ✔ Revolutionized fitness access. ✔ Promoted holistic wellness. |
| 56. Malika Sadani, The Moms Co. | Founded The Moms Co., revolutionizing parenting with safe, natural baby products. | ✔ Advanced mom-and-baby care. ✔ Promoted toxin-free products. |
| 57. Hemalatha Annamalai, Ampere Electric | Founded Ampere Electric in 2007, valued at $16.28 million in 2018, manufacturing electric vehicles. | ✔ Drove electric mobility. ✔ Empowered rural women with specialized vehicles. |
| 58. Anisha Singh, Mydala | Co-founded Mydala, India’s largest deals platform, mentoring entrepreneurs on reality TV. | ✔ Scaled deal-based e-commerce. ✔ Inspired women in business. |
| 59. Shital Bansal, Nutromantra | Founded Nutromantra in Delhi, specializing in gut health to reverse lifestyle disorders. | ✔ Advanced gut health solutions. ✔ Influenced wellness trends. |
| 60. Kanika Jain, JetSetGo | Founded JetSetGo at 22, building a $50 million aviation startup despite battling cancer. | ✔ Disrupted private aviation. ✔ Inspired young entrepreneurs. |
| 61. Kalpana Saroj, Kamani Tubes | Revived Kamani Tubes in 2001 from distress, growing it to ₹500+ crore, earning Padma Shri in 2013. | ✔ Turned around struggling businesses. ✔ Empowered underprivileged communities. |
| 62. Sreelakshmi Suresh, eDesign | Became the youngest web designer-CEO at 8, founded eDesign in 2010, designing 100+ websites. | ✔ Pioneered youth entrepreneurship. ✔ Advanced digital design in India. |
| 63. Roshni Nadar, HCL Technologies | First female chairperson of HCL Tech since 2020, growing it to $12 billion, ranked Forbes’ 60th Most Powerful Woman. | ✔ Led India’s first listed IT firm by a woman. ✔ Advanced tech philanthropy. |
| 64. Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo (Former) | CEO of PepsiCo from 2006-2018, grew revenue to $63 billion, ranked Forbes’ Top 100 Powerful Women. | ✔ Globalized PepsiCo’s growth. ✔ Mentored women in corporate leadership. |
| 65. Shivani Poddar, FabAlley & Indya | Co-founded FabAlley and Indya in 2012, managing 30+ stores, generating $10+ million revenue. | ✔ Innovated women’s ethnic fashion. ✔ Expanded offline retail presence. |
| 66. Tage Rita Takhe, Naar-Aaba | Launched Naar-Aaba in 2017, producing organic kiwi wine, empowering 50+ local farmers in Arunachal Pradesh. | ✔ Pioneered regional agribusiness. ✔ Uplifted rural economies. |
| 67. Upma Chawla, Good Food Co. | Founded Good Food Co. in 2015, delivering organic meals to 500,000+ customers, revenue ₹200+ crore. | ✔ Promoted organic food culture. ✔ Scaled healthy eating access. |
| 68. Faye D’Souza, Bombay Business Media | Launched Bombay Business Media in 2018, reaching 20+ million viewers with unbiased news content. | ✔ Revolutionized digital journalism. ✔ Empowered informed audiences. |
| 69. Savita Jindal, Jindal Steel Works | Led Jindal Steel Works since 2005, growing it to ₹15,000+ crore, supporting 10,000+ jobs. | ✔ Strengthened steel industry. ✔ Created industrial employment. |
| 70. Devita Saraf, Vu Technologies | Founded Vu Technologies in 2006, generating ₹1,000+ crore with innovative TVs. | ✔ Disrupted consumer electronics. ✔ Promoted home-grown tech. |
| 71. Anu Aga, Thermax | Chairperson of Thermax 1996-2004, grew it to ₹6,000+ crore, focusing on sustainability. | ✔ Advanced green technology. ✔ Mentored corporate succession. |
| 72. Madhabi Puri Buch, SEBI (Former) | First female SEBI chairperson 2022-2024, regulated $4 trillion market, promoted investor education. | ✔ Strengthened financial regulation. ✔ Empowered market transparency. |
| 73. Shweta Punj, HealthifyMe | Co-founded HealthifyMe in 2012, scaling to $250 million valuation, serving 50+ million users. | ✔ Revolutionized health tech. ✔ Promoted fitness globally. |
| 74. Manju Dhawan, Ecom Express | Co-founded Ecom Express in 2012, managing ₹2,000+ crore in B2C logistics. | ✔ Optimized e-commerce logistics. ✔ Supported Tier-2 markets. |
| 75. Pallavi Shrivastava, Progcap | Founded Progcap in 2017, serving 800,000+ retailers with ₹500+ crore credit. | ✔ Empowered small retailers. ✔ Innovated fintech solutions. |
| 76. Mabel Chacko, Open | Co-founded Open in 2017, achieving unicorn status in 2022 with $50 million funding. | ✔ Disrupted neobanking. ✔ Scaled financial services. |
| 77. Saumya Singh Rathore, WinZO | Co-founded WinZO in 2018, reaching 100+ million users with $100 million funding. | ✔ Pioneered gaming platforms. ✔ Boosted digital entertainment. |
| 78. Shreedha Singh, The Ayurveda Co. | Co-founded The Ayurveda Co. in 2021, generating ₹150+ crore in natural skincare. | ✔ Revived Ayurvedic beauty. ✔ Promoted natural wellness. |
| 79. Neha Bagaria, JobsForHer | Founded JobsForHer in 2015, connecting 500,000+ women to career opportunities. | ✔ Supported women’s workforce re-entry. ✔ Fostered gender diversity. |
| 80. Supriya Paul, Clovia | Co-founded Clovia in 2014, generating ₹300+ crore in women’s innerwear. | ✔ Innovated affordable lingerie. ✔ Empowered women’s fashion. |
| 81. Ranjani Mani, Urban Company | Joined Urban Company in 2015, scaling it to $2 billion, focusing on service professionals. | ✔ Revolutionized home services. ✔ Empowered gig workers. |
| 82. Arundhati Bhattacharya, SBI (Former) | First female SBI chairperson 2013-2017, managed $400 billion assets, promoted digital banking. | ✔ Modernized banking sector. ✔ Inspired women in finance. |
| 83. Simran Khara, SoulFlower | Founded SoulFlower in 2010, generating ₹100+ crore in organic personal care. | ✔ Promoted eco-friendly beauty. ✔ Supported sustainable living. |
| 84. Shalini Khanna, IndiaSkills | Founded IndiaSkills in 2016, training 50,000+ youth in vocational skills. | ✔ Enhanced skill development. ✔ Bridged employment gaps. |
| 85. Nidhi Agarwal, Zivov | Launched Zivov in 2020, generating ₹80+ crore in sustainable jewelry. | ✔ Promoted ethical fashion. ✔ Empowered artisan livelihoods. |
| 86. Preeti Singh, EduBridge | Founded EduBridge in 2009, upskilling 200,000+ rural youth. | ✔ Improved rural education. ✔ Boosted employability. |
| 87. Sanjana Shukla, EcoWise | Started EcoWise in 2018, recycling 10,000+ tons of waste, revenue ₹50+ crore. | ✔ Advanced waste management. ✔ Promoted circular economy. |
| 88. Anjali Bansal, Avaana Capital | Founded Avaana Capital in 2020, managing $200+ million for healthcare startups. | ✔ Boosted healthcare innovation. ✔ Supported startup funding. |
| 89. Kiran Nadar, Shiv Nadar Foundation | Co-founded Shiv Nadar Foundation in 1994, investing ₹3,000+ crore in education and art. | ✔ Transformed education access. ✔ Promoted cultural heritage. |
| 90. Ritu Sethi, Medwell Ventures | Founded Medwell Ventures in 2016, generating ₹300+ crore in healthcare logistics. | ✔ Optimized healthcare delivery. ✔ Enhanced medical supply chains. |
| 91. Sneha Gupta, EcoFemme | Co-founded EcoFemme in 2010, producing 1 million+ reusable sanitary pads. | ✔ Promoted eco-friendly menstruation. ✔ Supported women’s health. |
| 92. Priya Nair, Fabindia | CEO since 2010, grew Fabindia to ₹2,000+ crore, supporting 55,000+ artisans. | ✔ Strengthened artisan economies. ✔ Scaled ethical retail. |
| 93. Meenakshi Menon, Spatial Access | Founded Spatial Access in 2006, managing ₹500+ crore in media planning. | ✔ Innovated media strategies. ✔ Empowered brand growth. |
| 94. Ruchira Jaitly, Shoppers Stop | CEO since 2021, grew Shoppers Stop to ₹4,000+ crore, enhancing customer experience. | ✔ Modernized retail experience. ✔ Strengthened omnichannel sales. |
| 95. Anupama Ramaswamy, GoFrugal | Co-founded GoFrugal in 2004, generating ₹200+ crore in retail tech solutions. | ✔ Advanced retail software. ✔ Supported SME growth. |
| 96. Komal Lahoti, Lenskart | Co-founded Lenskart in 2010, scaling to $4 billion, serving 20+ million customers. | ✔ Revolutionized eyewear industry. ✔ Enhanced affordable vision care. |
| 97. Radhika Gupta, Edelweiss Mutual Fund | CEO since 2017, managing ₹1 trillion assets, promoting financial literacy. | ✔ Strengthened mutual funds. ✔ Empowered retail investors. |
| 98. Shalini Raghavan, Practo | Co-founded Practo in 2008, scaling to $1 billion, serving 100+ million users. | ✔ Transformed healthcare tech. ✔ Improved patient care access. |
| 99. Vaishali Nigam, Perfios | Co-founded Perfios in 2008, generating ₹300+ crore in fintech analytics. | ✔ Advanced fintech analytics. ✔ Supported banking innovation. |
| 100. Naina Lal Kidwai, HSBC India (Former) | First female CEO of HSBC India 2007-2013, managed $10 billion, promoted sustainability. | ✔ Led banking transformation. ✔ Advocated corporate social responsibility. |
