'It really feels good to see women break barriers and conquer areas that were hitherto considered male-dominated... these women have transcended global boundaries and are treading unconventional paths thereby inspiring not only other women but also men to follow in their footsteps. I believe that the Forbes India W-Power Trailblazers list will go a long way in inspiring and motivating millions of Indian women and urge them to perform to the best of their abilities, no matter which field they belong to.'
-Chanda Kochhar, managing director and chief executive officer of ICICI Bank