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VMPL<\/a>
New Delhi [India], October 7: India\u2019s rapidly evolving business and professional landscape is being shaped by a new generation of ambitious individuals creating meaningful impact across diverse industries. From healthcare and technology to wellness, energy, media and entrepreneurship, these 10 rising personalities are driving innovation, building impactful ventures and contributing to India\u2019s growth story. Their vision, determination and industry expertise reflect the changing face of leadership and highlight the inspiring journeys of individuals who are making a mark across sectors.
1. Sustainability<\/a> Communicator of the Year 2026: Sunil Sushila Sharma Champions Rural India
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Veteran journalist, rural communication strategist and media entrepreneur Sunil Sushila Sharma has been recognised as \u201cSustainability<\/a> Communicator \/ Influencer of the Year 2026\u201d at the BW Sustainability<\/a> Awards 2026. His work focuses on agriculture, farmers, rural development and environmental sustainability.
Sharma\u2019s journalism highlights five interconnected pillars of rural India: Forests, Soil, Water, Mountains, and Farmers . Through television, digital media and grassroots storytelling, he has worked to bring greater attention to farmers, natural farming, water conservation, soil health and rural entrepreneurship.
He is also the founder of Farmfare TV, envisioned as a 24×7 agritainment OTT platform dedicated to farming, rural India and agri-business. His initiatives include Mitti Ke Mahanayak, Jangal Mitti Jal Pahad, Ram Ram Sa and Jai Jai Kisan.
With more than 500 agriculture and rural-focused programmes, Sharma continues to promote solution-driven journalism and create a stronger national conversation around sustainable agriculture and rural transformation.
2. Shubham Sharma: Driving India\u2019s Hydrogen and Clean-Energy Innovation
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Shubham Sharma, Co-Founder and CEO of Hydrotech Clean Energy Pvt Ltd<\/a>, is contributing to India\u2019s growing hydrogen and clean-energy sector through innovative HHO-based technologies. Since 2013, he has led the development of solutions focused on engine Decarbonising , fuel efficiency, emission reduction, and sustainable operations.
Hydrotech Clean Energy Pvt Ltd specializes in engine decarbonization machines, hydrogen fuel-saving systems for diesel generators, and on-demand HHO solutions for automotive and industrial applications. The company is also witnessing growing demand for its HHO solutions for boilers and furnaces, reflecting the expanding adoption of hydrogen-based technologies across industrial applications. With a network of more than 2,000 decarbonization centers across India and exports to over 18 countries, Hydrotech has established a growing international presence.
Recognized among the Forbes India DGEMS Select 200 Companies of 2025, Hydrotech continues to strengthen its clean-tech portfolio. With three granted patents and two pending applications, the company is advancing hydrogen technology and positioning itself as a Best manufacturer of Engine Decarbon machine in the evolving clean-energy industry.
3. Dt. Kajal Aggarwal: Transforming Weight Loss Through Sustainable Nutrition<\/a> & Women\u2019s Wellness
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Dt. Kajal Aggarwal is a renowned Indian dietitian, nutritionist, and wellness entrepreneur known for her expertise in sustainable weight management and women\u2019s health. Through her nutrition practice, she and her team have helped 30,000+ clients across 28 countries achieve healthier and more sustainable lifestyle goals.
With a growing digital community of 314K+ Instagram followers and an additional 85K+ followers focused on fertility and women\u2019s health, Kajal has established a strong presence in India\u2019s nutrition and wellness industry.
Her approach focuses on personalised nutrition, Indian home-cooked food, lifestyle changes, and understanding factors such as eating habits, sleep, stress, gut health, and hormonal concerns. Her areas of expertise include weight loss, PCOS nutrition, thyroid nutrition, gut health, women\u2019s wellness, and fertility nutrition.
Through consultations, educational content, and digital platforms, Dt. Kajal Aggarwal continues to make practical, evidence-informed nutrition more accessible worldwide.
4. Meenal Malhotra Is Making Room for Childhood in Indian Fashion<\/a>
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\u201cWhy should kids grow up?\u201d is the question behind Meenal Malhotra\u2019s Anaario. The Indian children\u2019s wear brand takes the energy of childhood seriously, making clothes that are expressive enough for children to enjoy and considered enough for parents to choose with confidence.
The collection spans newborns to 16 year olds, with everyday clothing, festive pieces, a bamboo baby range and bamboo innerwear. Fabric choices follow the garment: organic cotton features across the range, while selected occasion wear uses organic handloom cotton. Colour, print and comfort are central to the design, without asking children to dress like miniature adults.
Anaario<\/a> makes each piece after it is ordered. Families can request adjustments to size, length, colour, fabric and design, including matching outfits for siblings and parents. Made to order production gives those choices a practical place in the process: the garment is made for the child who will wear it.
Malhotra\u2019s idea is straightforward: childhood has its own character, and children\u2019s clothing should make space for it. Anaario turns that idea into a wardrobe that feels playful, personal and easy to wear.
5. Sangeet Sejpal: Connecting Indian Industry with Global Business Opportunities
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Sangeet Sejpal, Director of Shezle Imperio Private Limited<\/a>, is an emerging Indian business leader focused on building strategic connections across the chemical and industrial ecosystem.
Through Shezle Imperio, Sejpal works with manufacturers, industrial enterprises and commercial partners across chemicals, petrochemicals, specialty materials, oils and fats, and industrial by-products. His approach centers on connecting capabilities, resources and markets to create long-term and mutually valuable business opportunities.
With an international outlook spanning India, Mauritius, Africa and emerging global markets, Sejpal focuses on developing cross-border relationships, facilitating market opportunities and strengthening commercial partnerships.
His vision extends beyond conventional trade building a globally connected business platform that brings together industry expertise, international markets and strategic partnerships. Combining entrepreneurial thinking, sector knowledge and global ambition, Sangeet Sejpal represents a new generation of Indian business leaders creating meaningful connections across industries and borders.
6. Anand Rathore: Shaping the Future of AI Ways of Working\u2122
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As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms businesses, governments, and society, Anand Rathore is emerging as a voice focused on a question beyond AI adoption: How should humans and organisations work with AI responsibly?
Anand is the pioneer of AIWoW\u2122 \u2013 AI Ways of Working\u2122 and the President of the Artificial Intelligence Ways of Working Council (AIWoW Council), an initiative focused on building practical approaches for responsible, human-centric and sustainable AI adoption. His work aims to bridge the gap between AI capability and organisational responsibility by addressing governance, human accountability, ethics, sustainability and the evolving relationship between humans and intelligent systems.
A program management leader with 18+ years of experience in digital transformation and enterprise delivery, Anand combines finance, business, technology, and legal perspectives. His academic background includes an MBA in Finance, PGDBF, LLB in Corporate Law and B.Com, complemented by professional credentials including PMP\u00ae, PRINCE2\u00ae Agile\u00ae, Scrum Master, and DevOps Practitioner.
He is the author of the 456-page book AIWoW\u2122 \u2013 AI Ways of Working\u2122 and has published research on Empathic Intelligence and the AI Lifecycle Loop.
Through the AIWoW Council, Rathore is bringing together leaders, researchers, academics, and professionals to shape practical standards, certification, research, and responsible AI leadership positioning \u201chow we work with AI\u201d as an equally important conversation as \u201cwhat AI can do.\u201d Explore www.aiwowcouncil.org<\/a>.
7.Dr. Aarti: The Visionary Minds Behind ADNA Naturals and India\u2019s Herbal Baby Care Revolution
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At a time when many choose to slow down, Dr. Aarti chose to innovate for the next generation alongside her daughter, Dr. Namrata. Holding a PhD from NLSIU Bangalore and having completed post-doctoral research at Stetson University, Florida, Dr. Aarti dedicated years to child welfare, even authoring the acclaimed book \u201cProtection of Children from Internet Harms: A Global Concern (Cyberbullying)\u201d. Today, Dr. Aarti’s lifelong commitment to child safety has transitioned into the physical world of clean infant skincare, co-founding ADNA Naturals with Dr. Namrata based on a strict brand ethos: Traditionally Trusted, Scientifically Tested.
The idea for ADNA Naturals sparked when Dr. Aarti\u2019s grandson suffered a minor fall. Dr. Aarti prepared a traditional kitchen paste of herbs used by grandmothers for generations. But one haunting thought stayed with her: what happens when NaniMaa is not around?
Dr. Aarti quickly realized that modern, busy parents\u2014like Dr. Namrata, who balanced a demanding career as an elite researcher with winning Mrs. India 2021\u2014simply do not have the time to forage and grind fresh herbs from scratch. Finding a total lack of clean, ready-made natural alternatives on retail shelves, Dr. Aarti and Dr. Namrata set out together to bridge this market gap.
“Our traditional knowledge embodies a wealth of wisdom used over millennia. We wanted to preserve these customary practices in a way that fits seamlessly into the bustling schedule of today\u2019s parents,” notes the founding team.
This became the ultimate inspiration behind ADNA Naturals\u2014bringing NaniMaa wisdom into convenient, contemporary baby care by combining traditional ingredients with modern product development and strict safety considerations. Together, Dr. Aarti and Dr. Namrata turned generations of care, deep research, and intuitive motherhood into a true legacy.
Proudly known as a “NaniMaa & Mom Brand,” ADNA Naturals is uniquely co-founded by this powerhouse mother-daughter duo of academic researchers. While building the brand’s foundation, Dr. Namrata leveraged her extensive global travels to interview mothers and study baby skin and hair formulations worldwide. This deep research by Dr. Namrata, combined with Dr. Aarti\u2019s generational wisdom, directly led to their flagship breakthrough: the Herbal Baby Balm for Hurts & Falls.
Together, Dr. Aarti and Dr. Namrata perfectly blend traditional Indian heritage with contemporary scientific safety standards. While Dr. Aarti\u2019s journey delivers a powerful message that age does not limit ambition, the leadership of Dr. Namrata ensures the brand remains deeply relevant for today’s generation. By combining life experience, global research, and a shared passion for child safety, Dr. Aarti and Dr. Namrata have successfully transformed a grandmother’s love into a trusted, modern baby-care revolution.
8. Dr. Omkar Prasad Baidya: Advancing Universal Ethics and World Peace
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Dr. Omkar Prasad Baidya is a distinguished Indian physician, philosopher, and peace advocate known for his work on universal ethics, morality, and world peace. Originally from Tripura, he completed his MBBS and MD from the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, and later pursued advanced research at King George\u2019s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, under an ICMR Fellowship.
Dr. Baidya\u2019s philosophy explores morality as a biological and evolutionary trait, emphasizing values such as compassion, cooperation, and non-violence. He believes that ethical education can help develop a more peaceful and responsible global society.
He has authored books including A Path to World Peace, Morality Beyond Human Brain, and Universal Ethics and World Peace. His contributions to ethics and humanity have also received various recognitions, including the Mahatma Gandhi Nobel Peace Award and Asia Peace Prize.
9. Krish \u2018KungFuKrish\u2019: 16-Year-Old Founder Launches 100,000-Km Virtual Walkathon for Global Peace
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Krish, popularly known as \u201cKungFuKrish,\u201d has launched a 100,000-Km Virtual Walkathon for Global Peace through the Walk With Me Movement<\/a>. At just 16, the young founder and CEO is taking the concept of city-based walkathons to a global audience by inviting people to walk from wherever they are and contribute their kilometres toward one collective goal.
The initiative aims to bring together 10,000 participants and achieve a combined walking distance of 100,000 kilometres. According to figures provided by the organisers, the campaign has already received nearly 1,000 registrations and accumulated around 2,000 kilometres.
Participants can walk in their neighbourhoods, schools, workplaces, parks or other suitable locations and submit their walking distance as part of the campaign.
The initiative follows two physical walkathons organised by Krish and the Walk With Me Movement in major Indian metropolitan cities. The virtual format allows participation beyond geographical boundaries.
Built around the message \u201cEvery Step Counts,\u201d the campaign presents walking as a simple, accessible way for people to participate in a collective symbolic movement for global peace.
10. Ravi Arya: The Beverage Industry Leader Elevating Coffee, Hospitality & Customer Experience
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Ravi Arya is a hospitality and beverage industry professional with over 15 years of experience spanning workplace beverages, speciality coffee, tea, retail operations, and F&B. He currently serves as Deputy General Manager \u2013 Beverage Business & Vending Operations at Compass Group India.
Recognised for his expertise in coffee sourcing, roasting, brewing, sensory evaluation, retail operations, business excellence, and customer experience, Ravi is passionate about elevating beverage culture through innovation, sustainability, quality standards, and employee engagement.
Throughout his career, Ravi has driven beverage innovation, operational excellence, sourcing, and customer experience initiatives across corporate workplaces. His approach combines industry expertise with a strong focus on delivering quality beverages and enhancing customer experiences.
Previously, at Dunkin\u2019, Ravi was part of the expansion team that opened 18 restaurants in two years, earning the Dunkin Service Excellence Award. His contributions to the industry have also been recognised through prestigious honours, including Trailblazer of the Year (2024) and the Managing Director\u2019s Special Recognition Award (2026).
Ravi\u2019s international experience includes hospitality and beverage operations in the UK, where he was ranked among the Top 20 Mixologists in Manchester.
With his extensive experience across hospitality, coffee, beverages, retail operations, and customer experience, Ravi Arya continues to contribute to the evolution of the beverage industry through innovation, sustainability, quality, and operational excellence.
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