A rewind of the key milestones in India's corporates and startups, through the lens of 13 years of Forbes India
What you have in your hands are profiles of 20 women who are no less in the impact they are creating, and not merely because they bring warmth and empathy to a place
W-Power 2025 celebrates women who lead by example, build strong foundations and are beacons of hope for future generations
As first deputy managing director, Gita Gopinath has been steering the International Monetary Fund through difficult times of global uncertainty
As the India CEO of Bank of America N.A., Nakhate has taken positioned the bank as one of the top foreign banks in India, and has been instrumental in closing some of the biggest deals in Indian corporate history
From showcasing at Paris Fashion Week to tying up with global brands, Anamika Khanna's journey is evidence of her creativity and perseverance
Nair has fought stereotypes before becoming Chanel's global CEO, making her the only woman of colour leading a major global luxury brand
Manu Bhaker made history by being the only Indian to have won multiple medals at a single edition of the Olympic Games
Kapadia has emerged as a strong filmmaker after the global accolades for her directorial feature All We Imagine As Light
From becoming the assistant collector after securing the seventh All India Rank in 1996 to spearheading Gujarat's semiconductor projects today, Khandhar has climbed the ladder entirely on her own abilities
As the director of Nimhans, Dr Murthy wants to take mental health and neuroscience interventions closer to the people
Sindhu is one of India's most decorated Olympians who has inspired a generation to take up badminton, and is now building her academy to nurture the next
Ramnath, who has built and leads a homegrown private equity firm, says her focus is on nurturing worthy entrepreneurs and converting smart graduates into high-quality professionals
How a serendipitous meeting with Leonard Lauder changed Forest Essentials founder Mira Kulkarni's entrepreneurial journey
Rohini Iyer has forged her own path in the world of publicity
Shefali Goradia is chairperson of Deloitte South Asia, and the first woman to chair a Big Four firm in India
The youngest head of investor relations at Tata Motors in the 2000s, Savitha Balachandran, led the first IPO for the Tata Group in over 19 years
As the year's most prolific batter in the women's game, Smriti Mandhana has set new benchmarks in world cricket
As its chief investment officer, Desai has managed global macro strategies at Franklin Templeton fixed income, which exceeded $200 billion in total AUM during her tenure
In a career spanning almost 30 years, Dasgupta has consistently shown her ability to make daring moves and drive growth in the face of uncertainty, making her a pivotal force in driving the success of JM Financial's investment banking business
Hailing from Dhanbad, she has risen through the ranks to hold top positions at esteemed media and film companies
Chauhan has recorded 2,500 songs in over 10 languages and has worked with some of the best composers and music directors, including AR Rahman, Vishal-Shekhar, and more. Now she's charting a new path with independent music videos and sold-out concerts around the world
Former veteran banker Mulye finds a place in the coveted Forbes India W-Power list for being a CEO at one of India's largest investment and financial services companies
Alok Sama on how the Japanese billionaire is seeking back the spotlight with his big bets on AI, why his investment thesis on India is still relevant, and more