India’s entrepreneurial landscape is witnessing a quiet but powerful shift, led by women who are building brands rooted in purpose, personalisation and impact. From wellness and beauty to design, technology and real estate, these founders are moving beyond conventional business models to create ventures that reflect authenticity, inclusion and innovation. Together, they represent a generation redefining what it means to build a brand in India today, one grounded not just in profit, but in meaning.
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Rashi Chowdhary – Founder, Nutrition In Sync
With 18+ years as a nutritionist, Rashi Chowdhary built Nutrition In Sync on the belief that women’s health struggles stem from systemic disconnection, not willpower. Her platform supports over 20,000 women globally across PMOS, thyroid, endometriosis, postpartum recovery and fertility. Her signature ONE Program embraces a food-first, hormone-smart, mindfulness-based approach rooted in the idea that women are cyclical, not linear. Through her flagship programs, podcasts, workshops and community, Rashi has repositioned women’s health as a lifelong relationship rather than a wellness product.
Sareen Shikalgar – Founder & Principal Designer, Tiny Design
Mumbai-based architect and stylist Sareen Shikalgar believes good design begins with understanding the people who inhabit a space. Through Tiny Design, she works across interiors, styling and set design, blending an architect’s precision with a stylist’s instinct. Shaped by experience across film sets, celebrity campaigns, luxury weddings and visual merchandising, her philosophy is simple: spaces should feel personal and evoke emotion.
Rima Bhandari – Energy Healer, Coach, Author & TEDx Speaker
Tokyo-based Rima Bhandari transitioned from physiotherapy to holistic wellness after her own experience with depression revealed the deeper link between emotions, energy and well-being. Today, she works globally through energy healing, coaching and workshops, helping people build clarity and emotional resilience. Her books, including Finding Me and Protect Your Energy, along with her TEDx talk on self-healing, reflect a brand built on the belief that meaningful change begins from within.
Mayuri Mittal – Founder & CEO, Miss & Mrs. Red Carpet Crown of India
A journalist, designer, artist and entrepreneur, Mayuri Mittal is reshaping the pageant industry through an inclusive platform that celebrates acid-attack survivors and women with facial scars, vitiligo and birth deformities, turning the Miss & Mrs. Red Carpet Crown of India into a symbol of empowerment rather than perfection. Her venture Art By Mayuri furthers her creative vision, recently extended to an appearance at Cannes Film Festival 2026, showcasing a brand philosophy where creativity meets purpose.
Digangana Suryavanshi, Director, Co-founder and CCO
For actors, beauty is almost inseparable from the profession. Hours spent between makeup chairs, cameras and changing characters inevitably create a close relationship with products, trends and the rituals of getting ready. For Digangana Suryavanshi, that familiarity has now taken an entrepreneurial turn with Glamirk.
What makes the move interesting is the transition from being part of the beauty conversation to building within the category. Digangana is involved in shaping the label’s identity, product vision and creative direction, bringing years of exposure to fashion and cosmetics into a consumer-facing business.
Glamirk’s portfolio includes lipsticks, eyeliners, mascaras, nail paints and sindoor, reflecting how today’s consumer moves comfortably between everyday minimalism and more expressive beauty.
Co-founded with Aqueel Ahmed, Poonam Dadhich and Vijay Laxmi Sharma, the venture also signals a broader evolution in Digangana’s career.
At a time when actors are increasingly looking beyond endorsements and exploring ownership, her move feels particularly relevant. Glamirk is not simply another association with beauty; for Digangana, it is a chance to participate in building the business behind it.
Anushka Gupta – Founder, 31 Labels
Anushka Gupta is the founder of 31 Labels, a contemporary multi-brand fashion and lifestyle platform that brings together a thoughtfully curated edit of emerging and established Indian labels. With a keen understanding of fashion, retail and consumer culture, Anushka has built 31 Labels around the belief that discovering great design should feel personal, considered and inspiring.
Through 31 Labels, Anushka champions distinctive Indian brands and independent designers, creating a platform that goes beyond retail to foster discovery and meaningful connections between designers and a new generation of consumers. Her approach combines a strong eye for curation with an understanding of the evolving Indian fashion landscape, allowing 31 Labels to present products and labels in a way that feels fresh, relevant and accessible.
Under her leadership, 31 Labels has continued to expand its fashion and lifestyle offering while creating opportunities for brands to reach new audiences through curated retail experiences, collaborations and community-led initiatives. From fashion and accessories to lifestyle and design, the platform reflects Anushka’s belief in supporting homegrown talent and bringing diverse creative voices into the spotlight.
Vidisha Joshi, Founder & CEO, IntoAI & SubtleUp
Vidisha Joshi, Founder & CEO of IntoAI & SubtleUp, is among India’s emerging really successful entrepreneurs redefining how technology creates real-world impact. She pioneers agentic AI to build enterprise solutions that drive revenue, enhance customer engagement, and enable scalable growth.
Before its official launch, IntoAI attracted a waitlist of over 1,000 organizations, reflecting growing demand for practical AI innovation. The company went on to generate a sales pipeline exceeding ₹26 crore within its first three months, establishing itself as an ambitious player in enterprise AI.
Now, Vidisha is bringing the same innovation-first mindset to consumer wellness with SubtleUp, a next-generation luxury beauty brand engineered for modern India. Blending organic Ayurvedic ingredients with scientific research, SubtleUp is tackling one of Gen Z’s most overlooked beauty challenges: hard water damage that affects hair and skin across India’s metro cities. The brand combines nature, dermatological science, and evidence-based formulations to deliver solutions designed for everyday urban living.
Dr. Nirupama – Founder, Zolie Skin Clinic
An MD Dermatologist with over a decade of experience, Dr. Nirupama founded Zolie Skin Clinic to bring a science-led approach to aesthetic dermatology, offering treatments from laser toning to dermal fillers. Beyond her clinic, she is a leading skincare educator, with 1.3 million YouTube subscribers and over 4.3 lakh Instagram followers, known for authoritative, trend-resistant advice.
Shudhitaa Grovr – Founder, The Pure Pencil
NIFT graduate Shudhitaa Grovr founded The Pure Pencil to turn personal milestones into hand-painted keepsakes. Every artwork is rooted in personalisation, a child’s toy, a pet, a memory, brought to life through watercolour. For Shuditaa, no two pieces are the same because no two stories are. For her, the magic lies in creating art that feels unmistakably personal and becomes part of a family’s memories.
Priyancka Agarwaal – Founder & CEO, Enorma Infraa
For Priyancka Agarwaal, building a career in a male dominated industry has been about drawing clear boundaries, standing by her values and still continuing to make her mark.
With 15+ years of experience in real estate, her journey has also shown her that progress is possible with the right support. Along the way, she has worked with people who genuinely believe in creating space for women to grow and succeed in the industry.
Her understanding of leadership extends beyond the workplace. At Enorma, she makes decisions, delegates work and drives the business forward. At home, she is surrounded by strong women who take ownership of their roles, creating a support system built on mutual trust and shared strength.
For Priyancka, balance comes from recognising that leadership does not mean doing everything oneself. While contributing emotionally and financially to her family, she values a household where everyone has a role to play.
Her perspective is simple: success should not require women to carry every responsibility alone, but to know where to lead and where to trust others.