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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Top Indian women influencers 2025: From Mrunal Panchal to Dolly Singh, leading divas in fashion, beauty & finance
Top Indian women influencers 2025: In today's fast-paced digital world, where social media networks have reshaped the way we connect and communicate, women content creators have emerged as powerful influencers who shape the trends, conversations, and even the social changes. From fashion to beauty or education to activism, they are ruling the world. They are not just content creators; they are cultural architects who are trying to shape, build, and influence the social landscape. Over the past years, social media has transformed from a space to share personal moments to share talent. Here are the top 10 women who are excelling in this field. 1. Mrunal Panchal At just 26, Mrunal Panchal has emerged as the top-ranked influencer founder in the Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List 2025. She is the founder of Mrucha Beauty in November 2024, which is a cosmetic brand known for its exclusive and affordable products. She has over 5.4 million followers on Instagram, where she actively promotes her brand and engages with her audience through relatable content. Mrucha Beauty operates primarily on a direct-to-consumer model and has gained significant traction with products like the "Glow Up" lip collection, lip markers, and blushes priced between Rs 389 and Rs 1,649. 2. Diipa Khosla Diipa Khosla is a global fashion influencer and founder of Inde Wild, a skin care brand that combines ayurvedic principles with modern formulation . She is known for her sophisticated style and luxury brand collaborations. She was the first Indian-born woman influencer to walk the Cannes red carpet . She has over 2.4 million followers on Instagram. 3. Diksha Arora Diksha Arora is the founder of English Compiled and She is an entrepreneur from Kolkata . She is known for her journey from law to becoming a leading career coach who exemplifies her dedication to empowering individuals so that they can excel in their fields . She has over 2 million followers on Instagram. 4. Dolly Jain Dolly Jain is also from Kolkata, and she is the founder of Dolly Jain Innoworks. She is known as a sari-draping expert, and her innovative draping is known by everyone . In 2019 Dolly secured a record for draping a saree in 325 different ways . She has over 2 million followers on Instagram. 5. Neha Nagar Neha Nagar is a founder of the website which focuses on how to simplify literacy through engaging digital content . She was featured as the leading women influencer on the cover of Forbes (2022). She has over 10 years of experience in the finance industry and helps people to understand how to engage with content. She has over 1.9 million followers on Instagram. 6. Richa Gangani Richa Gangani is a certified dietician and nutritionist . She is a fitness influencer from Udaipur, Rajasthan, and the founder of Richa Fitness Lab. She is mostly loved by the people because of her personal journey of losing 45 kg of weight, which brings authenticity and reliability to the audience. She has over 1.6 million followers on Instagram. 7. Ishita Saluja Ishita Saluja is a professional stylist and image consultant . She is the founder of Ishita Saluja Image Consultancy and known for her personal styling and boosting the self-confidence of over 10,000 women. She has over 1.5 million followers on Instagram. 8. Masoom Minawala Masoom Minawala is the fashion influencer and global fashion entrepreneur who runs and she has graced the Cannes red carpet for six consecutive years. She has over 1.3 million followers on Instagram. 9. Rachna Ranade Rachna Ranade is a chartered accountant and founder of Rachna Ranade & Associates . Her dedication to financial education has served her as a trusted figure in digital finance. She has over 1.1 million followers on Instagram. 10. Hiamani Chowdhary Himani Chowdhary is a mutual fund distributor and the founder of Financial Vines. Her content mainly focuses on taxation, investment, and mutual funds . She has over 1.1 million followers on Instagram. This shows that the landscape of Indian women influencers in 2025 is diverse and impactful. They lead in fashion, beauty, and finance. Mrunal Panchal, founder of MRUCHA Beauty, captivates millions with her makeup and entrepreneurship. In finance, Neha Nagar and Rachana Ranade simplify financial literacy for millions. Diipa Khosla is known for her skincare brand indē wild and global advocacy. Masoom Minawala is a fashion entrepreneur empowering women worldwide. Together, these divas shape trends and empower communities with their dynamic influence.
Entrepreneur
2 days ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Mrunal Panchal, Shraddha Kapoor, Radha Vembu, and Devanshi Kejriwal Lead the 2025 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List
Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson of HCL Technologies, leads the next-generation women leaders category, with HCL valued at INR 4.87 lakh crore. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. In a landmark celebration of women's leadership, the 2025 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List has spotlighted 97 inspiring women shaping India's future across wealth, influence, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. Among the standout names this year are Mrunal Panchal, Shraddha Kapoor, Radha Vembu, and Devanshi Kejriwal, each representing a unique facet of India's evolving leadership narrative. From social media to enterprise, these women are leaving an indelible mark on India's economic and cultural fabric. The list — jointly released by Candere and Hurun India — is the first of its kind, categorising women leaders across nine distinct sectors including Influencer Founders, Celebrity Investors, Young Women Leaders, First-Generation Wealth Creators, and more. Candere's Managing Director Sanjay Raghuraman said, "At Candere, we celebrate the spirit of today's woman—self-made, driven, and defining success on her own terms… this initiative honours those who lead with resilience, creativity, and impact. It's a celebration of substance, style, and strength." Mrunal Panchal, a content creator turned entrepreneur, leads the Most Followed Women Influencer Founders category. Her journey from fashion and lifestyle reels to building a strong digital brand exemplifies the new-age power of influence as enterprise. Simultaneously, actor and entrepreneur Shraddha Kapoor commands the Most Followed Celebrity Investor spot, leveraging her platform not only for entertainment but for savvy investments in sustainable and tech-forward startups. In the realm of traditional business excellence, Radha Vembu, co-founder of Zoho, emerges as the top First-Generation Wealth Creator, with a staggering net worth of INR 55,300 crore. Her low-profile yet high-impact leadership is a blueprint for bootstrapped success stories in India's software ecosystem. Devanshi Kejriwal, the youngest honouree at just 28 years old, shines in the Young Women Leaders category. As Co-founder and CPO of Skillmatics, she is redefining early learning tools for children, building a globally recognized Indian ed-tech brand. Hurun India Founder Anas Rahman Junaid added, "Indian women are no longer waiting to lead—they are driving India's economic, social, and cultural renaissance… The 2025 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List shines a spotlight on the extraordinary force women represent in India's inclusive growth story." Financial services and consumer goods are the most represented sectors. Interestingly, the average age of the women featured is 51, with 25% under the age of 35 — indicating a growing wave of young leadership.
Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Hurun India spotlight: Meet Mrunal Panchal, 26-year-old influencer founder with 5.5 million Instagram followers
Candere and Hurun India on Wednesday released a list of womenleaders and wealth creators who are significantly impactingkeysectorsofthe Indian economy. The list includes outstandingwomen in different categories suchas professionals, first-generation wealth creators, next-generation leaders, investors, philanthropists, young women leaders, artists, most followed influencer founders, and most followed celebrity investors. 'The 2025 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List celebrates India's youngest women making waves across diverse fields. Leading the pack is 26-year-old Mrunal Panchal, the youngesthonouree, whose inclusion underscores a bold truth: age is no barrier to impact,' the company said in a statement. Mrunal Panchal is a beauty content creator turned entrepreneur. She is the founder of a start-up, Mrucha Beauty. With over 5.5 million followers on Instagram, Mrunal tops Candere and Hurun India's list of leading women influencer founders. From viral makeup reels to beauty entrepreneurship, Mrunal Panchal, popularly known as Mrunu, has seamlessly blended content with commerce. In November 2024, she launched Mrucha Beauty, a brand rooted in bold individuality and inclusivity. With millions of social media followers and ₹ 2 crore in sales within five months, her shift from influencer to founder has been trailblazing. Mrucha's vivid lipsticks resonate with Gen Z, celebrating self-expression and diversity. More than just cosmetics, Mrucha is a creative community. Mrunal's journey proves that passion with purpose can redefine the beauty industry. SanjayRaghuraman,ManagingDirectorofCandere, said: 'AtCandere,we celebrate the spirit of today's woman — self-made, driven, and defining success on her own terms. Our association with the 2025 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List is atributeto womenwhoarereshapingIndia'seconomic andculturalnarrativewith purpose and perseverance. Just as our jewellery is designed to empower women in their everyday lives — balancing ambition with elegance — this initiative honours those who leadwithresilience, creativity and impact. It's a celebration of substance, style, and strength.'
Mint
3 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Hurun India List: Meet Mrunal Panchal, youngest Most Followed Influencer Founder with 5.5 million Instagram followers
Candere and Hurun India on Wednesday released a list of women leaders and wealth creators who are significantly impacting key sectors of the Indian economy. The list includes outstanding women in different categories such as professionals, first-generation wealth creators, next-generation leaders, investors, philanthropists, young women leaders, artists, most followed influencer founders, and most followed celebrity investors. 'The 2025 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List celebrates India's youngest women making waves across diverse fields. Leading the pack is 26-year-old Mrunal Panchal, the youngest honouree, whose inclusion underscores a bold truth: age is no barrier to impact,' the company said in a statement. Mrunal Panchal is a beauty content creator turned entrepreneur. She is the founder of a start-up, Mrucha Beauty. With over 5.5 million followers on Instagram, Mrunal tops Candere and Hurun India's list of leading women influencer founders. From viral makeup reels to beauty entrepreneurship, Mrunal Panchal, popularly known as Mrunu, has seamlessly blended content with commerce. In November 2024, she launched Mrucha Beauty, a brand rooted in bold individuality and inclusivity. With millions of social media followers and ₹ 2 crore in sales within five months, her shift from influencer to founder has been trailblazing. Mrucha's vivid lipsticks resonate with Gen Z, celebrating self-expression and diversity. More than just cosmetics, Mrucha is a creative community. Mrunal's journey proves that passion with purpose can redefine the beauty industry. Sanjay Raghuraman, Managing Director of Candere, said: 'At Candere, we celebrate the spirit of today's woman — self-made, driven, and defining success on her own terms. Our association with the 2025 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List is a tribute to women who are reshaping India's economic and cultural narrative with purpose and perseverance. Just as our jewellery is designed to empower women in their everyday lives — balancing ambition with elegance — this initiative honours those who lead with resilience, creativity and impact. It's a celebration of substance, style, and strength.' 'This is the beginning of a movement. Together with Hurun India, we envision this platform evolving into a dynamic community of changemakers — a collective of India's most inspiring women leaders. At Candere, we are committed to championing not just individual success, but a shared journey of empowerment, mentorship, and progress — celebrating women whose brilliance is not only seen, but lived every day,' he added.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Hurun India list: This 26-year-old with 5.5 million followers is India's most followed woman influencer-founder
Mrunal Panchal is the top woman influencer-founder in India. The 2025 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List reveals this. Diipa Khosla is second, followed by Diksha Arora and Dolly Jain. Neha Nagar, Richa Gangani, and Ishita Saluja also feature. Masoom Minawala, Rachana Ranade, and Himani Chowdhary are also on the list. The list celebrates Indian women transforming industries. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Rachana Ranade, aged 38, a Chartered Accountant from Pune, is the founder of Rachana Ranade & Associates. A financial educator, she has also amassed over 5 million YouTube subscribers, becoming a trusted voice in financial literacy. Himani Chowdhary, aged 30, from Delhi, is the founder of Financial Vines, a digital platform offering round-the-clock market updates and personal finance tools. Her content simplifies complex topics like investments, mutual funds, and taxes. Here's the list in table format: Rank Name Instagram Followers (Million) Age Company/Platform City of Residence 1 Mrunal Panchal 5.5 26 MRUCHA Beauty Vapi 2 Diipa Khosla 2.4 35 indē wild Amsterdam 3 Diksha Arora 2.1 – English Compiled, Kolkata 3 Dolly Jain 2.1 50 Dolly Jain Innoworks Kolkata 5 Neha Nagar 1.9 30 Noida 6 Richa Gangani 1.6 29 Richa Fitness Lab Udaipur 7 Ishita Saluja 1.5 36 Ishita Saluja Image Consultancy, Kynaa Gurugram 8 Masoom Minawala 1.3 31 Mumbai 9 Rachana Ranade 1.1 38 Rachana Ranade & Associates Pune 9 Himani Chowdhary 1.1 30 Financial Vines Delhi Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads At just 26, Mrunal Panchal has emerged as the most followed woman influencer-founder in India, according to the 2025 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List . With 5.5 million Instagram followers , Panchal leads the ranking that honours women entrepreneurs who have built influential digital brands across beauty, fashion, fitness, and founder of MRUCHA Beauty , has gained recognition for her relatable content and entrepreneurial spirit. 'She is a dynamic influencer known for her captivating beauty and fashion content. As the founder of her beauty brand, MRUCHA Beauty, she combines her expertise in makeup with her entrepreneurial spirit, offering products that resonate with her audience's needs for quality and innovation,' the report second place is Diipa Khosla , 35, with 2.4 million followers. She is the founder of indē wild, a skincare brand that combines Ayurvedic principles with modern formulations. Based in Amsterdam, Khosla was also the first Indian-born influencer to walk the Cannes red carpet and runs the Post for Change Foundation, promoting social change through digital advocacy. Her company has raised over $5 million in Arora, founder of English Compiled and is an interview coach and entrepreneur from Kolkata. An LLB graduate from the University of Delhi, she shares practical career advice and strategies with job seekers across the Jain, 50, also from Kolkata, is the founder of Dolly Jain Innoworks. She is a celebrated saree draping expert and stylist known for her innovative draping techniques and apparel Nagar is ranked 5th, with 1.9 million followers. Aged 30, she is based in Noida and runs a platform focused on simplifying financial literacy through engaging digital 6th place is Richa Gangani, a 29-year-old fitness and wellness influencer from Udaipur, with 1.6 million followers. She is the founder of Richa Fitness Lab, known for personalised nutrition and health transformation Saluja, aged 36, ranks 7th with 1.5 million followers. She is the founder of Ishita Saluja Image Consultancy and co-founder of Kynaa, a multi-designer store. Based in Gurugram, she has mentored over 10,000 women in personal styling and confidence 8th place is Masoom Minawala, aged 31, from Mumbai, with 1.3 million followers. A global fashion entrepreneur, she runs and has worked with international luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton and by the Hurun Research Institute, the 2025 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List features 97 women across nine categories, grounded in five pillars: Wealth Creation, Value Creation, Philanthropy, Culture, and Start-ups. This first-of-its-kind list offers a data-driven snapshot of Indian women who are transforming their industries and building communities through influence and innovation.
