International Women's Day 2024: 4 Most Influential Women CEOs in India

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Manuj Yadav

Female CEOs in India are inspiring a surge of women to pursue leadership roles, underlining the crucial need for gender diversity.

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Here's a look at the four most influential women CEOs in India.

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Roshni Nadar

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Roshni Nadar is the first woman to helm a publicly traded IT company in India. She ranked 60th on Forbes' list of the Most Powerful Women in 2023.

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Leena Nair

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Leena Nair is the global CEO of Chanel. She started her career as a management trainee at Hindustan Unilever. Her accolades include recognition by Forbes India and The Economic Times’ Prime Women Leadership Awards.

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Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

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A Padmashri awardee, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw's journey from studying fermentation science to founding Biocon India in 1978 is just inspiring. Under her leadership, Biocon evolved into a leading biopharmaceutical company, with a focus on critical areas such as diabetes and oncology.

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Swati Ajay Piramal

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Swati Ajay Piramal shines through her role as Vice Chairperson of Piramal Group. She has made history as the first female president of India’s Apex Chamber of Commerce.

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