From Zoho’s Radha Vembu to Nykaa’s Falguni Nayar: India’s top 10 first-gen women wealth creators in 2025
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Breaking the glass ceiling
The 2025 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List features ten first-generation women entrepreneurs who have built significant fortunes through their ventures. With a combined wealth nearing Rs 2 lakh crore, these self-made leaders are shaping industries across software, healthcare, retail, finance, and entertainment—highlighting the expanding role of women in driving India’s economic growth. Here's the list:
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Radha Vembu
Wealth: Rs 55,300 Cr
Age: 52
City: Chengalpattu
Company: Zoho Corporation
Industry: Software & Services
Age: 52
City: Chengalpattu
Company: Zoho Corporation
Industry: Software & Services
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Jayshree Ullal
Wealth: Rs 48,900 Cr
Age: 63
City: Santa Clara
Company: Arista Networks
Industry: Software & Services
Age: 63
City: Santa Clara
Company: Arista Networks
Industry: Software & Services
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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw & family
Wealth: Rs 32,000 Cr
Age: 71
City: Bengaluru
Company: Biocon
Industry: Healthcare
Age: 71
City: Bengaluru
Company: Biocon
Industry: Healthcare
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Falguni Nayar & family
Wealth: Rs 29,000 Cr
Age: 61
City: Mumbai
Company: Nykaa
Industry: Retail
Age: 61
City: Mumbai
Company: Nykaa
Industry: Retail
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Neha Narkhede & family
Wealth: Rs 6,800 Cr
Age: 41
City: Palo Alto
Company: Confluent
Industry: Software & Services
Age: 41
City: Palo Alto
Company: Confluent
Industry: Software & Services
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Kavitha Subramanian
Wealth: Rs 6,500 Cr
Age: 43
City: Mumbai
Company: Upstox
Industry: Financial Services
Age: 43
City: Mumbai
Company: Upstox
Industry: Financial Services
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Neha Bansal
Wealth: Rs 5,100 Cr
Age: 43
City: Delhi
Company: Lenskart
Industry: Retail
Age: 43
City: Delhi
Company: Lenskart
Industry: Retail
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Indra K Nooyi
Wealth: Rs 4,800 Cr
Age: 69
City: New York
Company: PepsiCo
Industry: Food & Beverages
Age: 69
City: New York
Company: PepsiCo
Industry: Food & Beverages
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Juhi Chawla & family
Wealth: Rs 4,600 Cr
Age: 57
City: Mumbai
Company: Knight Riders Sports
Industry: Media & Entertainment
Age: 57
City: Mumbai
Company: Knight Riders Sports
Industry: Media & Entertainment
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Meena Sethi & family
Wealth: Rs 2,700 Cr
Age: 80
City: Delhi
Company: Orient Fashion Exports
Industry: Textiles, Apparels & Accessories
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Age: 80
City: Delhi
Company: Orient Fashion Exports
Industry: Textiles, Apparels & Accessories
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