A rewind of the key milestones in India's corporates and startups, through the lens of 13 years of Forbes India
Forbes India's W-Power does consider conventional parameters of measuring success—wealth and valuation, power and position, and value-creation and performance—however, at the heart of the list is the self-made essence of these women. They're not dynasts or inheritors, but individuals who have imagined their own ideas, their own paths, their own destinies
This year Forbes India's W-Power 2022 list features women who are breaking stereotypes, dismissing doubters and leading change
Anjali Bansal, an early-mover in climate tech investments through her venture capital fund Avaana Capital, believes that women should dream big, network and find their tribe early
Anju Srivastava wants people to realise that doing business thoughtfully is the future. And with Wingreens Farms, she is leading by example by empowering farmers and their families
While Jacinta Kerketta's poetry is about the lives and losses of indigenous communities in Jharkhand, her writing is about the conflict over land, the impact of risk management programmes on those living inside forests, and grassroots democracy among indigenous populations
Having worked in the field for 23 years, Kainaz Karmakar, chief creative officer of Ogilvy India, has won 40 accolades for her out-of-the-box, brave and innovative approach to advertising
Actor Katrina Kaif turned her love for make-up into a business venture. Her label Kay Beauty has products for all age groups and skin tones, and also aims to be a community for women
Through media network Khabar Lahariya, Kavita Devi and Meera Devi are ensuring elected heads are held accountable by reporting on issues of women and marginalised communities from the hinterland
Kusha Kapila is riding the popularity wave on social media with her hilarious and relatable content. She's now making her presence felt on the big screen and streaming platforms with multiple roles
Lakshmi Iyer started off marrying coding with markets. Today she heads Kotak's investment advisory business
In her 30-year stint, Leena Nair managed to make Unilever a gender-balanced company across its management globally. Now, as CEO, she's poised to bring her inclusive worldview to luxury brand Chanel
Women and math do go hand-in-hand, and Neena Gupta, a mathematician with multiple awards in her kitty, is a fine example of that
Pugilist Nikhat Zareen has fought off challenges and broken stereotypes to become a world champion. Now her eyes are set on Olympics gold
Radha Basu, founder and CEO of iMerit, has been building a company that leverages the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning while focusing on inclusivity and social impact
Radhika Gupta, one of the youngest CEOs in the mutual fund sector, has increased Edelweiss' AUM from Rs 6,000 crore to Rs 80,000 crore in five years and is gunning for the Rs 1 lakh crore mark
At 24, Rashi Narang started Heads Up For Tails which makes products—toys, clothes, food—for cats and dogs. The brand now has close to 75 retail outlets and 30 spas for pets
Ritu Arora of Allianz Investment Management is focusing on boosting investments and commitments towards India, which is eager to meet its climate action goals
There is a bit of Sakshi Chopra in the fight and might of most new-age consumer brands. Despite being an 'outsider' in the VC universe, she never gives up
Smita Deorah has chosen to work within the school system, with her innovations now impacting over a million children