Ekta Kapoor: The brains behind Balaji Telefilms, the daughter of yesteryears Bollywood actor Jeetendra, is often credited with the changing the face of Indian television industry with her family-focused tv serials

Simone Tata: The step-mother of late industrialist Ratan Tata, Simone Tata has carved a niche of her own niche in the Tata Group, helping turn 'Lakme' into the largest cosmetics brand in India. Simone also serves of Trent Limited, the Tata Group's retail arm

Priya Paul: The Chairperson of Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels, a subsidiary of the Apeejay Surrendra Group. Priya's company operates ‘The Park Hotels’ chain of hotels in India and other countries

Mallika Srinivasan: The Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), a tractor major incorporated in 1960, Mallika Srinivasan, 64, was named Businesswoman of the Year by the Economic Times in 2006

Ranjana Kumar: A trailblazer in many respects, Ranjana Kumar has served as Vigilance Commissioner in Central Vigilance Commission and Chairperson of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

Dr Kiran Mazumdar Shaw: The founder and executive chairperson of Bengaluru-based biotechnology company, Biocon Limited and Biocon Biologics Limited, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw is recognized as the one of top women entrepreneurs in India

Neelam Dhawan: One of the most well-know names in India's IT sector, Neelam Dhawan has nearly four decades of experience in the industry, and has held top positions in major IT companies such as HCL, IBM, and Microsoft and Hewlett Packard. She currently serves as the Independent Director of ICICI Bank Limited

Naina Lal Kidwai: A prominent name in the banking sector, Naina Lal Kidwai is the former Group General Manager and the Country Head of HSBC India. Naina, who consistently featured in Fortune magazine’s Worlds Top 50 Corporate Women from the year 2000 to 2003, was also the former head of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry

Indu Jain: Renowned for her philanthropic ventures, Indu Jain was the former chairperson of the Times Group, the largest media group in India. She passed away on May 13, 2021, at the age of 84

Preetha Reddy: A pioneer of the healthcare industry in the country, Preetha Reddy is the vice-chairperson of Apollo Hospitals, one of India's largest healthcare conglomerates