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Who’s waiting for a seat at the table? Not these women. They’re ditching the old playbook, rewriting the rules, and proving that businesses can be ethical, profitable, and downright revolutionary. We don’t celebrate them just one day a year—we champion them every single day. And this Women’s Day, we’re spotlighting their stories to inspire more people to step up and shake things up.
Neha Purohit – Founder, Kalānkit®
Neha isn’t just running a lifestyle brand—she’s igniting a cultural movement. Kalānkit transforms Indian artists’ work into premium products, giving them more than a paycheck—a platform. In a world drowning in mass production, she’s making the new definition of luxury handmade, ethical, and sustainable.
Kanchan Gupta – Founder, Haxor
Kanchan saw a gap and turned it into an opportunity. Her brand, Haxor, is flipping the script on adaptive fashion, making stylish, functional clothing for seniors and people with disabilities. Accessibility isn’t a niche—it’s the norm, and Kanchan is leading the charge.
Aditi Jhala – Founder, The Misfits
Aditi takes “one person’s trash is another’s treasure” to a whole new level. The system rejects ugly produce—she turns it into gourmet magic. Sustainability isn’t just good for the planet; it’s a recipe for business success, and she’s serving it up with style.
Pooja Temkar – Founder, Surasa SweetPro
Pooja is going toe-to-toe with sugar and winning. Using thaumatin from the Katemfe fruit, her plant-based sweetener proves that ditching sugar doesn’t mean ditching taste—or market potential. Health-conscious consumers are ready, and so is she.
Sharvari Poharkar – Co-Founder, Pirul Handicrafts
Sharvari is turning environmental threats into economic opportunities. By repurposing waste pine needles that endanger Uttarakhand’s ecosystem, she’s crafting eco-friendly home decor while empowering local women artisans. Innovation? It’s about seeing gold where others see garbage.
Ankita De – Co- Founder, Utsav
Ankita is giving India’s spiritual traditions a digital upgrade. Utsav connects devotees with temples, enabling online puja bookings, live darshans, and authentic prasad deliveries. Bridging faith and tech? She’s doing it seamlessly.
Kajal Gupta – Co-Founder, Firgun Travels
Kajal isn’t selling vacations—she’s curating life-changing experiences. Firgun Travels crafts immersive journeys that go beyond sightseeing, encouraging cultural deep dives and meaningful connections. Travel with impact? She’s got the blueprint.
Navya Agarwal – Founder, IVEI
Navya blends modern design with rural craftsmanship, creating lifestyle products that are both functional and artistic. Through in-house manufacturing and corporate partnerships, she’s building a business that sustains artisans while redefining contemporary design.
Kranti Gada – Founder, neOwn
Kranti is shaking up how kids learn and play. Her digital book and toy library makes quality resources accessible while reducing waste. Parents save money, kids stay engaged, and sustainability wins—talk about a triple threat.
Jenna V Krishnan – Founder, The Daily Lawyer
Jenna is making law less intimidating, more accessible, and even—dare we say—interesting? Through digital content, corporate training, and podcasts, she’s closing knowledge gaps and giving businesses the legal literacy they didn’t know they needed.
Reema Sonkar – Founder, Minters Milestone
Reema is making financial freedom a reality. Through Minters Milestone, she’s helping people build smart investment strategies across stocks, real estate, and mutual funds—so they don’t just dream of wealth; they create it.
Women in business aren’t asking for permission. They’re taking risks, making waves, and proving that leadership isn’t about power—it’s about purpose. These founders are innovators, disruptors, and game-changers. And if the world isn’t ready for them? Too bad. They’re already here, and they’re just getting started.
Here’s to women who don’t just break barriers—they build new worlds. Who’s next?
