Forbes India 15th Anniversary Special

The World's 100 Most Powerful Women

A ranking—based on dollars, media momentum and impact—of women who are redefining power and transforming the world

Published: Jun 27, 2013 06:19:30 AM IST
Updated: Jun 28, 2013 10:39:33 AM IST
The World's 100 Most Powerful Women
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Our mission is to redefine power. And that’s precisely what this year’s class of women is doing. These are the top politicians and CEOs, activist billionaires and celebrities who matter, and entrepreneurs and philanthropists who are transforming the world—all ranked by dollars, media momentum and impact.


For the list: Most Powerful Women 

(This story appears in the 28 June, 2013 issue of Forbes India. To visit our Archives, click here.)