Business Today Most Powerful Women Awards 2026: Nitin Gadkari Honours India’s Women Leaders

An evening celebrating women in power, leadership and business excellence. Business Today hosted the 23rd edition of the Most Powerful Women in Business Awards 2026, recognising over 150 high-achieving women who are breaking barriers, driving growth and reshaping India’s business landscape. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari presented the awards and highlighted the growing contribution of women entrepreneurs to India’s economic growth, innovation and enterprise. India Today Group Vice Chairperson Kalli Purie also shared her perspective on women’s power and an investment approach built to stand the test of artificial intelligence. One of the evening’s defining moments was women leaders presenting awards to one another, symbolising recognition, solidarity and women championing women.