W-Power 2025
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Dr Pratima Murthy: Creating systemic change to mental health access
As the director of Nimhans, Dr Murthy wants to take mental health and neuroscience interventions closer to the people
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Mona Khandhar: The IAS officer heading Gujarat's semiconductor play
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
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Payal Kapadia: The filmmaker with a strong voice of her own
Kapadia has emerged as a strong filmmaker after the global accolades for her directorial feature All We Imagine As Light
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I feel the responsibility to make things better for those who come after me: Leena Nair
Nair has fought stereotypes before becoming Chanel's global CEO, making her the only woman of colour leading a major global luxury brand
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I always give my best so that I don't regret it later: Manu Bhaker
Manu Bhaker made history by being the only Indian to have won multiple medals at a single edition of the Olympic Games
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Anamika Khanna: Effortlessly blending Indian craft for global influence
From showcasing at Paris Fashion Week to tying up with global brands, Anamika Khanna's journey is evidence of her creativity and perseverance
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Kaku Nakhate: The bankable deal-maker
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
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Gita Gopinath: Charting a growth path amid uncertainty
As first deputy managing director, Gita Gopinath has been steering the International Monetary Fund through difficult times of global uncertainty
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From Boardrooms to Podiums: The W-Power 2025 Edition
In this Inside Forbes India episode, Anubhuti Matta talks about the W-Power 2025 issue, spotlighting 20 inspiring women across business, mental health, and sports. It features Savita Balachandran, CFO of Tata Technologies, who led the group's first IPO in 19 years; Dr. Pratima Murthy, Director of NIMHANS; and Olympic shooter Manu Bhaker, who won two bronze medals at the 2024 Games. These stories underscore the importance of representation, perseverance, and the need to highlight women's achievements to inspire the next generation of leaders
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India's Self-Made Women 2025: Making of the list
W-Power 2025 celebrates women who lead by example, build strong foundations and are beacons of hope for future generations