FICCI FLO’s 42nd annual session spotlights women-led growth & innovation

The FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), the women’s wing of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), hosted the inaugural day of its 42nd Annual Session on 29 March 2026 at FICCI, Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi.

Under the leadership of Poonam Sharma, National President, FICCI FLO, the Annual Session brought together an influential mix of policymakers, industry leaders, and changemakers, with engaging sessions spotlighting the rising force of women in shaping India’s economic future, while catalysing conversations around leadership, innovation, and inclusive growth at a national scale.

The 42nd Annual Session highlighted key themes shaping the future of women-led progress in India, including women entrepreneurship and leadership in emerging sectors; innovation, digital transformation, and AI-led growth; policy frameworks supporting inclusive economic participation; skill development and capacity building for women; and sustainable development and social impact.


The conference aimed to foster dialogue, collaboration, and actionable insights to accelerate women’s role in India’s growth story.

Poonam Sharma, National President, FICCI FLO, said in a statement “Over the past year, together we have taken meaningful steps, whether in empowering women, building stronger networks, or creating platforms for dialogue and change.

Each initiative, each conversation and each effort has brought us closer to our vision of a more inclusive and empowered society, especially of women. And as we celebrate, we also look ahead with ambition, with responsibility, with courage, because the true strength of growth lies not just in what we have achieved, but also in what we aspire to achieve. As a president, I feel our greatest power lies in our unity.

We uplift one another, mentor one another and stand by one another, because when women support women, extraordinary things happen. So let today be an affirmation of this spirit. Let us continue to lead with purpose and act with empathy and create an impact that goes far beyond ourselves.”