Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Hurun India Women Leaders List 2025: Mumbai, Finance Lead the Way
The 2025 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List is out, celebrating successful women in India.
Mumbai is a hub, with many leaders in business, finance, and more.
Financial Services has the most women leaders on the list.
Shanti Ekambaram, formerly of Kotak Mahindra Bank, is at the top of the professional's list.
Shraddha Kapoor is the most followed celebrity investor.
The list highlights achievements in wealth, innovation, and philanthropy.
Many of these women are based in Mumbai, making it a center for women's leadership in India.
This report acknowledges the achievements of these female leaders across multiple sectors.
The 2025 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List has been released, recognizing 97 Indian women leaders across various categories.
Mumbai is highlighted as the leading city for female leadership in India, with 38 women on the list residing there.
Financial Services is the most represented sector, with 23 women leaders featured.
Shanti Ekambaram, former Deputy MD of Kotak Mahindra Bank, tops the Professionals category.
Shraddha Kapoor leads the Most Followed Celebrity Investor category, with Priyanka Chopra and Alia Bhatt following.
- Who
- 97 women leaders were recognized.
- What
- The 2025 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List was released.
- When
- The list was released on June 4, 2025.
- Where
- Across various sectors and in cities like Mumbai.
- Why
- To recognize and celebrate exceptional Indian women leaders.
- Total Women Leaders Recognized
- 97
- City with Most Women Leaders
- Mumbai
- Most Represented Sector
- Financial Services
- Top Ranked Professional
- Shanti Ekambaram
- Most Followed Celebrity Investor
- Shraddha Kapoor
- Shanti Ekambaram's Retirement Announcement
- May 30, 2025
- Combined value of organizations led by top 5 Financial Services leaders
- Rs 7.9 lakh crore
Sources
Mumbai tops 2025 Hurun List as India's power hub for women leaders
Shraddha Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra top 2025 Hurun List for celebrity investors
Finance leads Hurun Women Leaders List, Former Kotak DMD Shanti Ekambaram tops chart
