Shanti Ekambaram tops wealth list in ranking by Hurun India
With her bank valued at Rs 3.82 lakh crore, Ms Ekambaram is playing a key role in advancing digital banking and pushing financial inclusion across India.
Candere and Hurun India have released the inaugural edition of the 2025 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List, recognising 97 inspiring Indian women who are driving change across sectors like finance, technology, philanthropy, arts and start-ups.
The 62-year-old banker has also secured the fifth spot in the Veteran Women Leader list, which is led by 87-year-old artist Arpita Singh.
Ms Ekambaram has been instrumental in driving Kotak's growth and innovation, especially after her elevation to deputy managing director in 2024.
Roshni Nadar Malhotra, chairperson of HCLTech Ltd, not only ranked on top of Hurun's next generation women's leaders list but also made her way among the top 10 wealthiest women in the world. Ms Nadar (43) spearheads HCLTech, which is valued at Rs 4.78 lakh crore. HCLTech operates in 60 countries with a revenue of Rs 1.11 lakh crore.
The 2025 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List spotlights some of the most dynamic and influential women in Indian business.
These leaders are leading major enterprises, shaping industries and commanding impressive followings on LinkedIn, reflecting their thought leadership, legacy and wide-reaching impact.
Leading the list is Indra Nooyi, former CEO and Chairperson of PepsiCo, whose enduring influence continues to resonate across the business world, even after her retirement from corporate leadership.
From legacy leaders like Nisaba Godrej and Tanya Dubash, to influencer-founders like Masoom Minawala, and Gen Z voices like Mrunal Panchal, Mumbai's dominance spans generations and industries.
Even in the entertainment-meets-investment arena, Mumbai rules. Shraddha Kapoor, who leads the list of celebrity investors with 94.1 million Instagram followers, and entrepreneurs like Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif, all headquartered in Mumbai, are retelling the story how fame translates into brand equity and capital.
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