6 Indian Women Who Are Ruling the Business World

Indian women are breaking the shackles of stereotypes and moving shoulder to shoulder with men in all walks of life including the corporate and business world. Various top B schools in India are also offering specialised MBA for women which trains them to move ahead in the business world along with helping them to know about and avail the right opportunities. These courses are also helpful for women who wish to get their careers back on track after a break. 

Here are 6 Indian women who are setting an example and ruling the business world: 

Falguni Nayar - Founder & CEO, Nykaa

One of the most popular self-made Indian billionaires, Falguni Nayar with her remarkable success story has become an inspiration to many. Founder and CEO of Nykaa, the one-stop shop for all the beauty and skincare needs, Falguni Nayar began her professional career in 1993 with the Kodak Mahindra group. This veteran investment banker turned entrepreneur is currently worth $4.3 B which is more than twice what she started with. 

Suneeta Reddy - MD, Apollo Hospitals

Suneeta Reddy, the managing director of Apollo hospitals is amongst the most powerful business personalities in India who was instrumental in bringing to India its first foreign direct investment. She is one of the major contributors to helping people in remote areas avail of top-notch medical facilities. By taking Apollo Hospitals to the international equity market, Reddy is also responsible for predominantly improving the Indian healthcare system. 

Alice G. Vaidyan - Chairman & MD, GIC India

Alice G. Vaidyan is the chairman and managing director of GIC, General Insurance Corporation of India. She has been making remarkable achievements ever since she sat in the position. It is under her excellent leadership that the General Insurance Corporation of India now has its name on the list of top 10 leading global reinsurers. She was extremely instrumental in raising the market share of GIC from 55% to 65%.

Mallika Srinivasan - CEO, TAFE

Mallika Srinivasan is the CEO of tractors and farm equipment, TAFE. Under her leadership, the firm has gained a highly respected global status, in terms of volume, TAFE has become the third largest tractor manufacturing company in the world. Mallika with her entrepreneurial expertise managed to gain various international mergers along with diversifying the company’s offerings for catering to a larger audience. 

Kiran Mazumdar Shaw - MD & Chairperson, Biocon India

The managing director and chairperson of Biocon India, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw is amongst the most sought-after billionaires in India. She is also the former chairperson of the Indian Institute of Management. Shaw has received various prestigious awards for her contribution to the biotechnology sector and the economy of India. In 1989 she received the Padma Shri Award from the Government of India for her immense contribution to the field of biotechnology in India. In 2002, she was recognised as a technology pioneer by the world economic forum and later in that year she also received the Ernst and Young ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ award. 

Vandana Luthra - Founder, VLCC

She is the founder of VLCC Health Care Ltd. Vandana has taken her venture to new heights showcasing her excellent entrepreneurial skills. It has its operations running 356 locations in more than 13 countries around the globe.

Women are the multi-taskers who can ace it all. Various management colleges in Mumbai and all around India offer courses that can help women ace the corporate world. 

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