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Ritu Gangrade Arora On Personal Branding For Women

Updated : Oct 29, 2026

Ritu Gangrade Arora On Personal Branding For Women

Ritu Gangrade Arora, Country Head, India, Allianz Services, shares why personal branding matters for young women across professions. She urges young women to embrace their authentic selves, communicate their strengths and confidently present who they are to the world, without feeling pressured to fit into predefined expectations or professional stereotypes.

Women Could Add $420 Billion To Markets Through Greater Participation: Priti Rathi Gupta

Updated : Oct 28, 2026

Women Could Add $420 Billion To Markets Through Greater Participation: Priti Rathi Gupta

In this conversation with Business Today on the sidelines of Most Powerful Women, Priti Rathi Gupta, Founder of LXME and Co-promoter of Anand Rathi, discusses the outlook for Indian markets, the growing role of retail investors and the potential of greater women’s participation in capital markets. She explains how technology is democratising market access, why retail investors could become the backbone of India’s financial markets, and how domestic participation can help offset foreign investor outflows. Citing an EY and LXME report, she says greater participation by women could add nearly $420 billion to the markets. The conversation also explores artificial intelligence in investing, from analysing large volumes of data to creating financial plans, and why human judgement, personalised advice and investor discipline remain essential.

Mother-Daughter Duo On Building A Hospitality Legacy

Updated : Oct 27, 2026

Mother-Daughter Duo On Building A Hospitality Legacy

Jyotsna Suri, CMD, and Deeksha Suri, ED, of Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, discuss the lessons of patience and perseverance, navigating disagreements at home and in business, and balancing legacy with fresh ideas.

Praveena Rai On Women, Wealth And Gold-Silver Investments

Updated : Oct 27, 2026

Praveena Rai On Women, Wealth And Gold-Silver Investments

Praveena Rai, MD and CEO of MCX, shares advice for young women navigating careers, financial independence and investments. In this conversation at Business Today’s Most Powerful Women in Business event in Mumbai, she discusses investing in commodity markets, particularly gold and silver, and the importance of making informed financial decisions amid market volatility.

Business Today MPW 2026: Celebrating Women Leaders Who Are Redefining Power And Business

Updated : Oct 26, 2026

Business Today MPW 2026: Celebrating Women Leaders Who Are Redefining Power And Business

Business Today’s Most Powerful Women in Business issue is here! Celebrating women leaders who are reshaping boardrooms, driving business growth and inspiring the next generation. From mastering money management and taking bold risks to building successful enterprises and contributing to exports, these women are proving that women’s empowerment is also smart business. This special issue recognises the achievements, leadership and entrepreneurial spirit of women who are making a difference across industries. The much-awaited Most Powerful Women in Business issue is now available on stands. Discover their inspiring journeys, celebrate their success and understand how women are shaping the future of business. Subscribe today!

BT MPW Awards 2026: Kalli Purie on Why Women's Leadership Remains a Powerful Business Advantage

Updated : Oct 26, 2026

BT MPW Awards 2026: Kalli Purie on Why Women's Leadership Remains a Powerful Business Advantage

Are women leaders the ultimate "AI-proof investment"? Speaking at the Business Today Most Powerful Women in Business Awards 2026 at the NSE in Mumbai, Kalli Purie, Vice Chairperson & Executive Editor-in-Chief of the India Today Group, delivered a visionary take on the future of corporate leadership. Highlighting a fiercely data-driven approach to this year's awards - focusing strictly on profitability - she celebrated India’s top women CEOs, policymakers, and elite athletes. The major highlight? Her powerful insight into artificial intelligence. She argued that AI's male-biased datasets simply cannot replicate a woman's intuition, emotional intelligence, grace and strategic unpredictability. Watch Kalli Purie decode why empowering female leadership isn't just about equality, but serves as the ultimate business insurance policy in the age of AI.

LIVE: NSE MD & CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan On Women’s Leadership At BT MPW 2026

Updated : Oct 26, 2026

NSE MD & CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan On Women’s Leadership At BT MPW 2026

Ashish Kumar Chauhan, MD & CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), addressed the 23rd Business Today Most Powerful Women in Business event on October 23, 2026. His address highlighted the importance of women’s leadership, empowerment and greater representation in the corporate world. The event brings together influential women leaders, policymakers and industry experts to celebrate their achievements and discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping India’s business landscape. Watch Ashish Kumar Chauhan’s address at the Business Today Most Powerful Women event for insights into leadership, inclusion and the evolving role of women in India’s corporate ecosystem.

A total of 100 women leaders from listed companies were selected on the basis of profitability, while 61 women from unlisted businesses were recognised as Super Achievers.

Updated : Oct 23, 2026

Profits, performance and peer power: Business Today’s Most Powerful Women in Business celebrate leadership

With 100 women leaders from listed companies selected through a profitability-led methodology and 61 superachievers from unlisted businesses recognised, the 23rd edition of BT’s Most Powerful Women in Business Awards celebrated performance, ambition and the power of women championing one another.

Women leaders share how established businesses can embrace change, explore new growth opportunities and navigate uncertainty without losing sight of their core strengths.

Updated : Oct 23, 2026

MPW: Women business leaders on balancing legacy, growth and risk

At Business Today’s Most Powerful Women event, leaders from Berger Paints India, Taj GVK Hotels & Resorts and Balrampur Chini Mills discussed reinventing established businesses, winning over teams and preparing for an uncertain future.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said the development of entrepreneurs was very important for India to realise its vision of becoming a $5 trillion economy and a Vishwa Guru.

Updated : Oct 23, 2026

MPW: Indian women entrepreneurs are excelling despite challenges, says Nitin Gadkari

From space to infrastructure, women business leaders are contributing across key sectors.

Indian hockey players Navneet Kaur and Salima Tete, and kabaddi player Pushpa, at BT’s MPW event, where they discussed resilience, self-belief and the need to support women’s sport.

Updated : Oct 23, 2026

MPW: Navneet Kaur, Salima Tete, Pushpa on self-belief, resilience and backing women’s sport

Indian hockey players Navneet Kaur and Salima Tete, along with kabaddi player Pushpa, shared lessons from their sporting journeys at Business Today’s Most Powerful Women event. From overcoming setbacks to the importance of family support and teamwork, they highlighted what it takes to build resilience and strengthen women’s sport in India.

Godrej Enterprises Group is betting on India’s evolving needs, from energy-efficient appliances and battery storage to aerospace, to drive its next phase of growth.

Updated : Oct 23, 2026

‘Legacy can earn you trust, but not preference,’ says Godrej Enterprises Group's Nyrika Holkar

Legacy alone is not enough to stay relevant, says Nyrika Holkar, executive director at Godrej Enterprises Group.

LIVE: How Women Leaders Are Taking Legacy Businesses Into the Future | MPW Awards 2026

Updated : Oct 23, 2026

LIVE: How Women Leaders Are Taking Legacy Businesses Into The Future | MPW Awards 2026

How do legacy businesses stay relevant as consumer preferences evolve and new growth opportunities emerge? At Business Today's 23rd Most Powerful Women (MPW) in Business Awards 2026, the session “Tradition Meets Tomorrow” brings together influential women leaders steering established businesses through changing markets, evolving customer expectations and the demands of a new generation of consumers. The discussion features Rishma Kaur, Chairman of Berger Paints India; Shalini Bhupal, MD & CEO of Taj GVK Hotels & Resorts; and Avantika Saraogi, Executive Director of Balrampur Chini Mills. From paints and hospitality to sugar and allied industries, the conversation explores how established businesses can preserve their legacy while embracing innovation, identifying fresh growth opportunities and building for the future. Watch this LIVE discussion on business transformation, leadership and the evolving strategies shaping India's corporate landscape.

LIVE: Can India Build Its Next Manufacturing Powerhouse? | MPW Awards 2026

Updated : Oct 23, 2026

LIVE: Can India Build Its Next Manufacturing Powerhouse? | MPW Awards 2026

From defence technology and aerospace electronics to electric mobility and advanced auto manufacturing, India's next phase of industrial growth depends on innovation, indigenous capabilities and the ability to compete on a global scale. At Business Today's Most Powerful Women (MPW) in Business Awards 2026, the session “Building What India Needs” brings together women leaders driving transformation across India's manufacturing, defence and mobility sectors. The discussion features Suman Mishra, Managing Director and CEO of Mahindra Last Mile Mobility; Shilpa Choudari, Whole-Time Director at Zen Technologies; and Rekha Murthy Rangarajan, Whole-Time Director at Data Patterns (India). The conversation explores how businesses can scale up, strengthen domestic manufacturing, develop homegrown technologies and build products critical to India's economic and strategic ambitions. Watch this LIVE discussion on the women leaders building India's industrial future, advancing innovation and strengthening the country's manufacturing capabilities.

The rapid evolution of drone warfare, electronic systems and other advanced defence technologies has created new opportunities for Indian companies.

Updated : Nov 10, 2026

MPW: Indigenous design, R&D and innovation to drive India’s next phase of industrial growth

Women leaders say India's next growth phase hinges on indigenous design, sustained R&D and innovation, as EV and defence leaders call for homegrown technologies, resilient supply chains and globally competitive products.

Jyotsna Suri, Chairperson and Managing Director of The LaLiT Suri Hospitality Group, said the company is also betting big on spiritual tourism.

Updated : Oct 23, 2026

LaLiT Suri Hospitality Group to focus on spiritual tourism, add 1,000 rooms, eyes 20 management contracts in next five years

Jyotsna Suri elaborates on ₹600-crore expansion plan; Deeksha Suri calls domestic individual travel a game changer post-Covid; AI unlikely to significantly impact hospitality sector

LIVE: India's Top Women Leaders Decode Money, Markets & Power | MPW Awards 2026

Updated : Oct 23, 2026

LIVE: India's Top Women Leaders Decode Money, Markets & Power | MPW Awards 2026

How do India's leading women in finance and investment make high-stakes decisions when risk, capital allocation and performance are on the line? At Business Today's 23rd Most Powerful Women (MPW) in Business Awards 2026, the session “Money, Markets & Power” brings together influential leaders from financial services, capital markets, commodities and venture capital to discuss how they build conviction, navigate uncertainty and shape India's financial landscape. Moderated by Sakshi Batra of Business Today TV, the conversation features Amisha Vora, Chairperson and Managing Director of PL Capital Group; Ritu Gangrade Arora, Country Head – India at Allianz Services; Praveena Rai, MD and CEO of MCX; Anjali Bansal, Founding Partner at Avaana Capital; and Priti Rathi Gupta, Founder of LXME. Watch this insightful discussion on capital, leadership and the decisions that drive India's financial future.

Experts said while some near-term pain can't be ruled out, if one stays invested for another one or two quarters, there will be huge value unlocking and wealth creation over the long term.

Updated : Oct 23, 2026

MPW: Experts share insights on investing in uncertain times

Speaking at Business Today's Most Powerful Women Conclave, experts pointed out that while there may be near-term uncertainties, there are plenty of opportunities in the long term.

PROMO | 23rd Edition Of Business Today’s Most Powerful Women 2026: Celebrating India’s Women Leaders

Updated : Oct 23, 2026

PROMO | 23rd Edition Of Business Today’s Most Powerful Women 2026: Celebrating India’s Women Leaders

For over two decades, Business Today has celebrated the women shaping India’s future. The 23rd edition of the prestigious Most Powerful Women in Business Awards honours exceptional leaders, innovators and change-makers driving progress across industries. Join Business Today and chief guest Nitin Gadkari on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the National Stock Exchange, Mumbai, for an evening celebrating leadership, ambition and achievement. Be part of the celebration and book your seat now.

PROMO | 23rd Edition Of Business Today’s Most Powerful Women Awards 2026: Celebrating India’s Women Leaders

Updated : Oct 22, 2026

PROMO | 23rd Edition Of Business Today’s Most Powerful Women Awards 2026: Celebrating India’s Women Leaders

For over two decades, Business Today has celebrated the women shaping India’s future. The 23rd edition of the prestigious Most Powerful Women in Business Awards honours exceptional leaders, innovators and change-makers driving progress across industries. Join Business Today and chief guest Nitin Gadkari on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the National Stock Exchange, Mumbai, for an evening celebrating leadership, ambition and achievement. Be part of the celebration and book your seat now.

Ashish Chauhan, MD & CEO, Nse Reflects On His Lifelong Association With The India Today Group

Updated : Jan 6, 2026

Ashish Chauhan, MD & CEO, NSE Reflects On His Lifelong Association With The India Today Group

On the occasion of India Today Group’s 50-year milestone, Ashish Chauhan, MD & CEO of NSE, reflects on his lifelong association with the group and shares his powerful perspective on leadership and women empowerment. He defines power as the ability to inspire positive action, encouraging women to lead, build businesses, and drive India’s prosperity forward.”