This year’s edition brought together a powerful community of achievers from business, healthcare, technology, FMCG, education, sustainability, law, wellness, creative industries and more, recognising those who continue to break barriers and redefine leadership.
2025 Honourees – Most Powerful Women in Business:
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1. Aashita Khanna – Founder, Kama Health India (Service Excellence in Mental & Sexual Health): A licensed clinical psychologist and sex therapist making therapy and sexual wellness accessible nationwide through expert, compassionate care.
2. Aavika Chhawchharia – Founder, Honey & Dough (Excellence in Food Entrepreneurship): A visionary entrepreneur who scaled a homegrown bakery into one of Delhi NCR’s most loved café chains.
3. Aishwarya Pendyala – Founder & CEO, EvaGreen Planet Jalna Pvt. Ltd. (Rising Woman Leader in Climate-Tech & Circular Economy): A sustainability leader driving renewable energy innovation through women-led green plants.
4. Ananya Sachdev – Founder, Uni Discovery & Career Discovery (Excellence in EdTech & Mentorship): A three-time EdTech founder reshaping global education pathways for students worldwide.
5. Anjini Sharma – Director, Ultra Flex Pvt. Ltd. (Outstanding Young Woman Leader – Under 40): A next-gen leader modernising one of India’s leading flexible-packaging manufacturers.
7. Asha Sharma – Founder, DN Trading (Visionary Leader in Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Packaging): A packaging innovator bringing sustainable, high-performance solutions to India’s manufacturing sector.
8. Asma Korak Kahali – Founder, Rimbaa Group (Excellence in Facilities Management Services): A global business leader driving cross-border trade, procurement, and women’s leadership.
9. Bhawana Bhatnagar – Founder, Casa Exotique (Most Powerful Women in Business: Luxury & Creative Enterprise): A creative leader celebrated for innovation and impact in luxury interiors.
10. Deepti G. – MD & CEO, Ozone Hospitals & SIMS Healthcare (Excellence in Healthcare Leadership & Innovation): A healthcare visionary driving transformation across hospitals, edtech, and skill development.
11. Harita Mehta – Advocate, Meher Legal Services (Excellence in Legal Services & Advocacy): A legal expert blending sharp counsel with empathetic leadership across public and private sectors.
12. Harlin Sachdeva – Founder & CEO, House of Makeup (Woman Entrepreneur of the Year – Beauty & Cosmetics): A clean-beauty champion reshaping India’s cosmetic market with safe, high-performance products.
13. Indraani Singh – Founder & CEO, Literacy India (Woman Leader in Education, Empowerment & Social Impact): A social innovator transforming lives through education, skilling, and digital learning.
14. Isha Oswal – CEO & Co-Founder, JISA Softech Pvt Ltd. (Excellence in Deep-Tech & Indigenous Innovation): A cybersecurity leader breaking barriers and redefining India’s deep-tech landscape.
15. Juhi Sharma – Founder & Director, Shubham Tyagi Foundation (Leadership in NGO & Community Upliftment): A social-impact leader uplifting underprivileged communities through education and health.
16. Jyoti Khanna – Principal, Little Planet Preschool (Most Powerful Woman in Preschool & Primary Education): A dedicated educator fostering holistic early-childhood learning.
17. Kamini Prasad – CEO & Director, MindLeaders Learning India Pvt Ltd (Woman Business Leader of the Year): A global leadership expert driving transformation across education and sustainable development.
18. Kavita Chokhani – Founder, Rani Rose (Founder of the Year – Emerging Brand): A design entrepreneur blending Indian artistry with European elegance in demi-fine jewellery.
19. Dr. Megha Tomar – Founder, My Checkup (Emerging Founder of the Year): A health-tech entrepreneur making diagnostics accessible through digital innovation.
20. Dr. Neha Jain – Bliss & Bless Clinic (Excellence in Gynecology & Obstetrics): A senior gynecologist managing high-risk pregnancies with decades of expertise.
21. Dr. Neha Singh – Founder, Kasha Kidney Clinic (Service Excellence in Dialysis & Renal Transplant Care): A nephrology expert advancing kidney care with clinical excellence.
22. Dr. Pooja Babbar – Consultant Medical Oncologist, Fortis Manesar (Excellence in Advanced Cancer Care): A leading oncologist providing personalised and precision-based cancer treatment.
23. Dr. Pooja Bajaj Wadhwa – IVF Specialist (Excellence in Gynecology, IVF & Reproductive Medicine): An IVF expert empowering hopeful couples with advanced reproductive care.
24. Pooja Sharma – Founder, Skinkaanti Ayurveda (Excellence in Natural Skincare & Handmade Soaps): A leader building India’s largest handmade-soap workforce empowering 90% women.
25. Priya Malik – MD, Finesse (Excellence in Digital Marketing & Branding): A branding leader driving innovation, quality, and result-oriented marketing.
26. Priyanka Mehta – Dietician, The Nourished Life (Excellence in Diet & Nutrition Consultation): A nutrition expert helping people transform health through science-backed habits.
27. Puja Bansal – Founder, Blingbird (Visionary Woman Leader in Travel & Hospitality): A luxury travel curator crafting immersive, soulful global experiences.
28. Rashi Khanna – Founder & CEO, Kyaa Matlab Network (Most Powerful Content Creator of the Year 2025): A podcast entrepreneur shaping India’s business storytelling ecosystem.
29. Richa Sharma – Co-founder, CURRYiT (Woman Entrepreneur of the Year – FMCG/Food Tech): A food-tech disruptor taking regional curry pastes to 25,000+ pincodes daily.
30. Roshni Ahirekar – Nutritionist (Excellence in Nutrition & Dietetics): A therapeutic-nutrition specialist guiding clients toward long-term health transformation.
31. Rupali Sharma – Founder & CEO, Aegte Lifescience (Excellence in Beauty & Personal Care): A beauty innovator creating trusted vegan, science-backed solutions.
32. Dr. Rakshita Shharma – Founder, Vagbhataa (Excellence in Angel Investing & Startup Ecosystem Leadership): An angel investor and CHRO advisor shaping global HR and startup ecosystems.
33. Dr. Richa Raj – Director, Ritzy Technology (Excellence in AI Innovation): An AI scientist driving patented innovations used globally across industries.
34. Dr. Richika Sahay Shukla – Founder & Medical Director, India IVF (Excellence in IVF & Infertility Treatment): A fertility expert delivering advanced reproductive solutions across India.
35. Dr. Roopakshi Pathania – Neurologist, VMI Palampur (Excellence in Neurology Care): A neurologist known for expert care in epilepsy, stroke, and neurological disorders.
36. Sai Dandekar – Legal Counsel (Excellence in International Legal Leadership): A strategic legal leader with global expertise in governance and compliance.
37. Dr. Sandeep Talwar – IVF Specialist (Excellence in Reproductive Medicine & IVF Leadership): A senior fertility expert with 30+ years in complex reproductive care.
38. Seema Bhatnagar – Founder & MD, Futopia Global (Excellence in IT Entrepreneurship): A tech entrepreneur building accessible, high-quality digital products.
39. Serah John – Founder & CEO, Music Pandit (Excellence in Education & EdTech): A visionary building one of India’s most impactful online music schools.
40. Dr. Shachee Dalvi – Child & Women Psychologist (Service Excellence in Mental Health & Wellness): A specialist in therapeutic healing for children and women.
41. Shambhavi Srivastava – Co-founder & CEO, Intect (Visionary Leader in Deep-Tech & Cyber Security): A tech leader bridging AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise solutions.
43. Siddhi Sakhrani – Founder & Head Designer, Mehtaphor (Excellence in Destination Jewellery Design): A design innovator redefining contemporary jewellery craftsmanship.
44. Simran Bhasin – Dietician, Pretty Foods Diet Clinic (Best Clinical Dietitian): A clinical dietitian transforming lives through personalised nutrition.
45. Smita Chaturvedi – Vice Principal, Scindia School (Excellence in Transformational Leadership in Education): An education leader balancing heritage with modern learning.
46. Dr. Sneha Jha – Head of Radiation Oncology, MTMH (Excellence in Radiation Oncology): A cancer-care leader driving integrity-led, high-quality treatment.
49. Supriya Sawant – Founder & CEO, HR Innovate (Excellence in Human Resources): An HR expert delivering innovative and employee-centric solutions.
51. Swati Jha – Co-Founder & COO, SSA Compliance (Excellence in HR Compliance Consulting): A compliance leader bringing strategic HR and POSH expertise to organisations.
52. Tarang Indrayan Vaish – Founder & Director, Vivarang India (Visionary Woman – Handloom & Heritage Fashion): A cultural entrepreneur reviving Indian handloom and artisan communities.
53. Vandana Tolani – Founder & CEO, Convanto (Visionary Leader in Business Transformation): A global advisor who has empowered 450+ companies across 45 countries.
54. Dr. Vandana Boobna – Max Hospital (Contribution to Family Medicine & Primary Care): A senior internal-medicine expert championing public health and preventive care.
55. Veena Shenoy – Founder & CEO, Inclusiv (Excellence in Accessibility & Inclusion): A leader creating barrier-free workplaces and public spaces across India.
Kyaa Matlab Network, India’s fast-growing podcast ecosystem for business and leadership storytelling, partnered the event. The evening was hosted by Rashi Khanna, Founder & CEO, who is known for making business storytelling engaging, simplified, and experiential.
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