50 Visionaries Below 50: Driving Innovation, Leadership & Impact

India’s growth story is driven by visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and professionals creating meaningful impact across industries. This special feature celebrates 50 Visionaries Below 50 who are driving change through bold ideas, transformative leadership, and innovation, inspiring progress and settingnew benchmarks while shaping the future of business and society.

1. Nitin Kapur, Co-Founder and Director of Wealthyfy

Nitin Kapur is the Co-Founder and Director of Wealthyfy and a Business Associate of IIFL. Under his leadership, the organisation manages Assets Under Management of over ₹6,000 crore, supported by a network of 20+ branches across North India and Mumbai. He is also the author of Gullak – Practical Mantras for Financial Planning, a practical guide to building financial security through disciplined saving, informed investing and the power of small, consistent steps.

2. Dr. Dasharathraj K. Shetty, The Techno-Management Guru  | Author

Dr. Dasharathraj K. Shetty (BE, MTech, MBA, MPhil, PhD) is a visionary academician and entrepreneur. He is the son of K. Rajaram Shetty, a senior Chartered Accountant from Udupi. He serves as MD of Ganglia Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a MedTech company, and as a faculty member at MIT-MAHE, Manipal. He is also General Secretary of I-BAT, a think tank, and Trustee of the Bailoor Krishna Rao Memorial Gymkhana. His multidisciplinary expertise spans Applied AI/ML, Finance, Management, and Computer Vision, complemented by five authored books, multiple patents, copyrights, and research publications.

3. Nitin Jain, Founder & CEO, India PR Distribution

Nitin Jain is the Founder and CEO of India PR Distribution (IPD), a leading press release distribution agency transforming digital PR in India. With over two decades of experience in public relations, digital communication, and brand storytelling, he champions affordable, transparent, and results-driven media outreach. Under his leadership, IPD has made media visibility accessible to startups and established businesses through economical PR packages and streamlined digital workflows, helping brands strengthen authority, improve SEO visibility, and build lasting corporate reputations.

4. Maddiee Amrutkar, Founder & CEO, Glad U Came

In an industry driven by visibility and influence, Maddiee Amrutkar has built his business around a simple idea: staying ahead means being willing to do things differently.

As the Founder and CEO of Glad U Came, a Mumbai-based PR and Influencer Marketing agency, Maddiee has spent over six years helping brands find their voice and build meaningful connections with their audiences. His unique approach combines a sharp understanding of culture, a strong network across Bollywood and media, and an instinct for spotting opportunities before they become industry trends.

5. Dr. Vivek Viswanathan, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon & Urologist and Assistant Professor at Dhiraj Hospital & Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara and a TEDx speaker

Dr. Vivek Viswanathan, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon & Urologist, Assistant Professor at Dhiraj Hospital & Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara, and TEDx speaker, combines expertise in paediatric urology, robotic and minimally invasive surgery with research, medical education and technology-driven innovation. An author, researcher and educator, he is committed to advancing child-centred healthcare while making complex medical knowledge accessible beyond the operating room. His work reflects a broader vision for modern medicine—where innovation enhances clinical care, knowledge is actively shared, and every technological advancement remains grounded in empathy and human connection.

6. Anupam Sinhal, Co-Founder of BookMyBai

Anupam Sinhal is a technology entrepreneur transforming how Indian households discover and hire domestic-help professionals. A computer-science graduate, Anupam previously founded Homado.com, an online marketplace for interior designers that was subsequently acquired by a leading e-commerce company. With BookMyBai, Anupam is bringing technology, convenience and greater choice to a traditionally fragmented, word-of-mouth-driven industry. The platform connects families with maids, cooks, nannies, babysitters and caregiving professionals, making domestic-help discovery more structured and accessible. It has a database of over 5 lakh maid/helper profiles and served more than 2 lakh customers.

7. Anupama Dalmia | Founder, Beyond The Box

Anupama Dalmia is an award-winning entrepreneur, writer and creative mentor championing children’s creative learning. An engineer and MBA graduate, she left the corporate world in 2013 to pursue creativity and community development. In 2019, she founded Beyond The Box, a literary platform nurturing young writers through workshops, mentorship, writing challenges and published anthologies. From its first workshop of 25 children, the initiative now reaches thousands. A Karmaveer Chakra Platinum Awardee, she champions creativity, confidence and meaningful impact.

8. Dr. Moumita Nandy, Founder, Haus of Calm | Founder, Human Sustainability Initiative

Dr. Moumita Nandy is a clinical psychologist, researcher, entrepreneur, and healthcare professional dedicated to advancing mental health and holistic human wellbeing. As the Founder of Haus of Calm and the Human Sustainability Initiative, she is developing an integrated approach that brings together mental health, preventive healthcare, organisational wellbeing, longevity, and public policy. Through the Human Sustainability Initiative, she seeks to advance conversations around mental health as a human right, preventive healthcare, and building resilient communities.

9. Dr. Niyas Maheen | Managing Director, TESTRON GROUP

Dr. Niyas Maheen is driving innovation at the intersection of engineering, industrial quality assurance and sustainability. As Managing Director of TESTRON GROUP, the UAE-based entrepreneur leads a global provider of material-testing and quality-control solutions serving industries such as plastics, packaging, construction, metals and textiles. An engineering graduate with an MBA and doctoral research in Sustainability, he brings over 12 years of experience across polymers, packaging, sustainability and the circular economy. With international exposure spanning more than 20 countries, Maheen champions technological advancement, resource optimisation and process efficiency, helping industries enhance product quality, adopt sustainable practices and build a more responsible industrial future.

10. Vineet Tripathi, founded Geomatrix Technoengineers

 Vineet Tripathi is a first-generation entrepreneur who founded Geomatrix Technoengineers in 2007 with a ₹50,000 loan from his father. A Civil Engineering graduate from VNIT Nagpur, he chose entrepreneurship to contribute to Uttarakhand’s development. His turnkey construction firm has delivered over 10 lakh sq. ft. of projects, generated 750–1,000 indirect jobs, contributed approximately ₹500 crore in state revenue, and employed and upskilled 175–200 locals. He is now expanding into modular furniture manufacturing and fit-out solutions.

11. Santosh Kumar Sahu: Building India’s Agricultural Supply Chain

A first-generation entrepreneur, Santosh Kumar Sahu brings over 25 years of experience across retail, procurement, logistics and commodity management. As Co-founder and CEO of GoGreen Warehouses Pvt. Ltd., he has helped build an integrated agri-warehousing and collateral management platform managing assets exceeding ₹10,000 crore. Through his new initiative, GoGreen Finware Pvt. Ltd., he aims to expand technology-led, value-added services for the agricultural sector. His entrepreneurial journey reflects resilience, innovation and a commitment to strengthening India’s agricultural ecosystem while creating solutions that support farmers, businesses and stakeholders across the supply chain.

12. Rajeev Baid | Founder, ChaiChun

Rajeev Baid is transforming India’s tea industry through innovation and entrepreneurship. From starting as a tea hawker to building Aman Tea Group into an enterprise producing over 50 million kilograms of CTC tea annually, his journey reflects remarkable growth. As Managing Director of Okayti Tea Estate and founder of ChaiChun, he champions premium tea experiences. His Luxury Tea Experience Room in Siliguri showcases over 300 teas through immersive tastings, personalised blends and tea gastronomy, celebrating India’s tea heritage.

13. Kartikye Gupta, Editor

Kartikye Gupta, an LA-based editor and director whose work spans global entertainment, pop culture, music videos, brand films, and leading streaming platforms. His projects have collectively garnered more than 100 million YouTube views and 300 million Spotify streams. His credits include Netflix’s The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth (2024), where he served as Supervising Editor; the series entered Netflix’s Global Top 10 in 18 countries. He also worked on the Daytime Emmy-nominated Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre. Drawing on his experience in film and television post-production, Gupta also co-founded ScrollX.io, a technology platform to simplify creating broadcast film end credits.

14. Dharmesh Godha, President and Chief Technology Officer at Advaiya Solutions

Dharmesh Godha is President and Chief Technology Officer at Advaiya Solutions, bringing over 25 years of experience in enterprise technology implementations. An IIT Kanpur alumnus, he leads the company’s US engagements and drives its technology and innovation strategy. He is a key architect of Peripheral Automation™️, an enterprise transformation approach connecting core systems, business processes, and experience and engagement. Drawing on expertise across technologies and industries, Dharmesh leads complex transformation initiatives, accelerates responsible AI adoption, and aligns technology investments with measurable operational efficiencies, financial performance, and sustainable business outcomes.

15. Alankrita Sharma, Advocate, Rajasthan High Court

Alankrita Sharma, Advocate at the Rajasthan High Court, has nearly two decades of experience across constitutional, commercial, corporate and arbitration matters. Enrolled in 2007, she is Standing Counsel for prominent public institutions and corporates, including the University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan Housing Board, UltraTech Cement and Shree Cement. She has served as Amicus Curiae in the Dravyavati River Rejuvenation PIL and represented the Official Liquidator. A member of the Legal Services Authority, she founded Shiksha Niketan Foundation in 2019, championing education for underprivileged communities and women.

16. Raghav Bhambri, Co-Owner of TONI&GUY

Raghav Bhambri, Co-Owner of TONI&GUY across key regions of India, has been instrumental in shaping the brand’s growth, creative direction, and premium positioning in one of the world’s most dynamic beauty markets. Under his leadership, TONI&GUY continues to build on its global legacy while evolving its presence for the modern Indian consumer — combining precision hairdressing, fashion-led creativity, and internationally benchmarked salon experiences. A key focus of Raghav’s vision has been taking premium hairdressing beyond India’s metros. He has driven TONI&GUY’s expansion into Tier 2 markets.

17. Aashuutosh Srivastava, Advocate, Member, Supreme Court Bar Association

Advocate Aashuutosh Srivastava is a maverick young and dynamic criminal lawyer who has achieved success in several controversial and high-profile cases in India related to CBI, ED, CID, major Economic Offence EOW cases, Serious Fraud SFIO cases, Narcotics NDPS, NCLT, NCLAT, and complex bail matters in High Courts across India and the Supreme Court of India. He is the founder of A A Associates, a law firm that operates not only in India but also internationally.

18. K.S. Bhatia | CEO & Founder, Pumpkart

Dr. K.S. Bhatia is an Indian entrepreneur, business leader and founder of Pumpkart, an e-commerce venture established in 2014 to transform the water-pump industry through digital retail. A chemical engineer and MBA graduate from IMT Ghaziabad, he brings extensive experience in water-pumping systems and business development. Pumpkart expanded access to agricultural, domestic and commercial pumps by connecting customers with manufacturers and suppliers. Recognised for his entrepreneurial vision, Bhatia has also ventured into omnichannel retail through Figgital and continues to explore innovative business opportunities.

19. Dr. Sohong Dhar, Data scientist

Dr. Sohong Dhar is a distinguished data science strategist and technologist advancing the frontiers of enterprise artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. His multidisciplinary academic foundation comprises advanced degrees from IIT Madras and Jadavpur University, coupled with doctoral research at Duke University. With patented contributions across swarm robotics and information security, Dr. Dhar architects high-impact, fault-tolerant solutions for global enterprises. Validated by certifications from Microsoft, Google, Oracle, and ASQ, he exemplifies visionary leadership, translating complex statistical paradigms into durable, mission-critical business value.

20. Inderpreet Nagpal | Home Chef, Herbs & Spices

Inderpreet Nagpal, popularly known as Rumy, is a Mumbai-based home chef and entrepreneur behind Rummy’s Kitchen – Herbs & Spices. Her culinary journey combines a passion for traditional recipes with a creative approach to flavours, ingredients and textures. She specialises in Punjabi cuisine alongside dishes inspired by diverse culinary traditions.

21. Hussaine Kesury | Chief Category Officer, Pepperfry

Hussaine Kesury is an accomplished business leader with over two decades of experience across e-commerce, retail, marketing, sales and product management. Associated with Pepperfry since its early days, he has played a significant role in building the company’s furniture portfolio and expanding its marketplace. As Chief Category Officer, he focused on strengthening private-label brands and driving category growth.

22. Rajit Bhalla, Founder and Managing Director of GLITZ SALON

GLITZ SALON, led by Rajit Bhalla, is expanding its presence in India’s beauty and wellness sector with a focus on affordability, professional services and customer experience. The award-winning, ISO 9001-certified salon chain operates 25+ salons across 10+ cities and has served over 5 lakh customers. Beyond salon services, the brand offers franchise opportunities in the premium segment starting at ₹25 lakh, alongside dermatologist-clinic collaborations and professional skill development through GLITZ Academy's hybrid model. The brand is evolving into an aspirational lifestyle destination.

23. Shilpi Madan | Journalist

Shilpi Madan is an award-winning Indian luxury and lifestyle journalist known for her extensive work across food, fashion, travel, wellness, décor and culture. A postgraduate in Social Communications Media from Sophia College, Mumbai, she has contributed to leading publications, including The Hindu, The Indian Express, ELLE India and Mint Lounge.

24. Deepak Salvi, Co-Founder & COO, Chingari & AstroLive

Deepak Salvi brings over two decades of experience across India’s media, broadcast and entertainment industries, before transitioning into entrepreneurship in 2020. At Chingari, a homegrown social live-streaming platform with 185 million downloads, he drives content strategy, creator experiences and the development of live vertical marketplaces for Indian and global audiences. His ventures also include AstroLive and Calorie Tracker Buddy. Deepak’s vision is to build scalable digital platforms that connect audiences, empower creators and unlock new opportunities across emerging consumer markets.

25. Hitu Mahajan | Sales & Media Marketing and Growth Consultant

Dr. Hitu Gambhir Mahajan is a seasoned marketing, communication and media professional with over 20 years of experience across television, print, radio and entertainment. A graduate of Lady Irwin College, Delhi University, she also holds a postgraduate diploma in Advertising and Marketing. Her expertise spans business development, sales, branding, public relations, crisis management and strategic planning.

26. Lavish Soni, Founder of IATE Fashion

Lavish Soni built Rare Rabbit into a ₹950 crore, EBITDA-positive business with 1,000+ points of sale across three brands. As Chief Business Officer, he scaled it into a premium fashion company, delivering double-digit EBITDA. He began as a store manager, understanding consumer behaviour, merchandising, store economics and distribution. With two decades in fashion retail, he is now building a fashion house creating premium Indian brands to compete with legacy players across the subcontinent and expand into the Middle East.

27. Anitya Kumar Gupta, Research Associate and Founder, Student Research Council

As Program Manager at CodePath.org, Anitya Kumar Gupta empowered 3,000+ underrepresented US students. At Shoolini University, he founded the Student Research Council, engaging 400 undergraduate researchers and mentoring 80 students in research, patents, and startups. Recognised as a Distinguished Scientist by NITI Aayog (2023), this IIT Chicago alumnus and former DIPR-DRDO researcher holds seven Indian and UK patents, explores quantum-based emotion analysis, and coordinates the National Quantum Training Programme with C-DAC Bengaluru.

28. Kapil S. Joshi, Founding Partner, KJA Legal

With over 15 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, Kapil S. Joshi is building Pune-based KJA Legal into a rising practice serving businesses beyond metropolitan centres. The firm’s recent advisory role in the approximately ₹500 crore mainboard IPO of Kolhapur-based SS Retail Limited marks an important milestone. Blending legal expertise with commercial perspective, Kapil seeks to bring sophisticated, accessible legal counsel to ambitious enterprises in Tier-2 cities, while steadily shaping KJA Legal into a nationally recognised firm.

29. Suhas Vahini Reddy, Founder of LetzStepIn

Suhas Vahini Reddy, a visionary entrepreneur with an uncompromising bias for action, believes enduring success is built through execution, not rhetoric. At LetzStepIn, he is building a global immersive ecosystem to improve the online marketplace. His wider pursuits span education, human-capital development, sustainable biofuel R&D, and real estate, alongside new initiatives in the orange economy and wealth management. With an overarching vision to advance economic progress, contribute to Viksit Bharat, and pioneer United Global Growth.

30. Arjun Mishra, Founder & CEO of Orchid University

As the Founder & CEO of Orchid University, Arjun Mishra is driving an education model that connects skills, education, employment and livelihood. Under his leadership, Orchid University is creating a future-focused ecosystem where students learn through practical experiences, industry engagement and entrepreneurship; preparing them not just for jobs, but to create value in a changing economy. His vision reflects the spirit of using education as a platform to empower young people, strengthen employability and create pathways for meaningful livelihoods.

31. Ritu Verma, Founder & Principal Consultant, Cosmos Consulting

An LSR and IMI alumna with 23 years of experience, Ritu was instrumental in building ICICI Lombard’s property insurance vertical, eventually leading it nationally. In 2020, she founded Cosmos Consulting, bringing integrity, transparency and trust to specialist recruitment. Built on referrals and lasting relationships, her approach prioritises meaningful career connections over transactional hiring. Leading an all-women team, Ritu champions women’s empowerment by supporting career restarts, combining entrepreneurial ambition with purpose-driven leadership and social impact.

32. Manish Kumar, founder of V4B.ai

Manish Kumar founded V4B.ai to make quality video accessible and scalable for businesses, small and large. Having created content for over 200 brands, he built an AI-native Business Content Outsourcing Agency serving businesses and other creative agencies, with offices in India, the US and UK. Video shapes decisions, yet affordability remains a barrier. Its hybrid production pipeline combines shoots with real actors for authentic performances, AI for ambitious visuals, affordability and scalability, and post-production for accuracy, harnessing AI’s strengths while overcoming its limitations.

33. Aliasgar Hajee, Chief Executive Officer, Shipbuilding and Ship Management, SHM Shipcare

Aliasgar Hajee leads SHM Shipcare growth across shipbuilding, marine engineering, vessel management, maritime safety and defence-focused marine solutions. With a strong operational foundation and extensive industry experience, he has played a key role in strengthening SHM Shipcare’s integrated maritime capabilities across commercial, offshore and defence sectors. He has helped scale capabilities across shipbuilding, FRP boat manufacturing, ship repairs and retrofitting, fleet servicing and marine safety systems, with a focus on serving the Indian Navy, Coast Guard and Paramilitary Forces.

34. Rahul Raghavan, Founder of PEP Schoolv2

Rahul Raghavan is the founder of PEP Schoolv2, a network of Montessori-led microschools across Bengaluru and Hyderabad where 500 students learn, from fifteen months to Grade 10 IGCSE. An IIT Madras and IIM Bangalore alumnus, he could have built edtech; he chose the harder problem: building a better version of school itself, where decades of learning-science research and empirical evidence shape everyday classrooms. Serious academics, lessons in classes of six, teenagers running real enterprises, and schools designed for India's future.

35. Chef Aman Puri: Reviving India's Royal Culinary Heritage

Chef Aman Puri is a culinary leader and Corporate Chef with 15 years of experience spanning 25 restaurant projects across India and Canada. His journey includes prestigious institutions such as ITC Maurya and The Grand, New Delhi, alongside leading hospitality brands. Currently with MJAJ Hospitality, he oversees culinary innovation across Adrak and Bikanerwala. His latest venture, RAANI Toronto, celebrates India's royal culinary traditions, forgotten recipes and timeless techniques through an immersive fine-dining experience.

36. Rishabh Agrawal, Founder, Toasty Tales Management

Rishabh Agrawal is a Talent Manager and Live Events Consultant, bringing a strategic approach to the entertainment economy. A BITS Pilani-Hyderabad graduate, he cuts through industry guesswork with high-precision career architecture. Rishabh delivers strategies for long-term growth, brand scaling, and creative pivoting. His specialty lies in building live event IPs and seamless operational execution frameworks. With over 500 shows across 20+ cities under his belt, Rishabh acts as a tactical partner for artists navigating major market shifts.

37. Mayank Tripathi, Founder and Managing Director of Findise Solutions

Mayank Tripathi, an IIT Patna alumnus, is the Founder and Managing Director of Findise Solutions, a Mumbai-based digital marketing and brand activation agency he established in November 2020. Applying first-principles thinking to consumer psychology and market behaviour, he builds brand campaigns that pair creative storytelling with rigorous, data-driven performance marketing. His ROI-first approach ensures every marketing rupee delivers measurable returns, helping businesses scale visibility, leads and revenue. Mayank represents a new generation of Indian entrepreneurs turning ideas into lasting impact.

38. Shipra Dubey, Founder, The Good Old Brands (TGOB) | Director, LMCA India

Shipra Dubey is a brand licensing entrepreneur and IP strategist helping global brands unlock opportunities in India through licensing, partnerships and collaborations. As former Head of Bradford License India, she worked with brands including PepsiCo, Acer, Compaq, NBA, WWE and JCB, launched Westinghouse in India, and was associated with $50M+ in signed licensing deals. Through The Good Old Brands (TGOB), she works across entertainment, sports, gaming, technology, fashion and lifestyle IP, focusing on brand extensions, consumer relevance and new revenue opportunities.

39. Dr. M. Hussain Kalsekar, Founder and CEO of 366 DigitX

With experience in branding, digital marketing, and business development, Dr. M. Hussain Kalsekar helps businesses improve their online presence and connect with potential customers. His work through 366 DigitX covers services such as SEO, website development, social media marketing, and digital advertising, helping brands find practical ways to reach their business goals. Through his work, Dr. Kalsekar continues to contribute to the digital business space, helping brands navigate changing customer behaviour and online competition.

40. Nishant Saxena, Corporate CEO, Bestselling author, Traveller

Nishant Saxena is the Global CEO of the Erba-Transasia Group, India’s largest in vitro diagnostics company. A prolific writer, he has contributed to top publications, delivered TEDx talks and is a member of Young Presidents’ Organization, the global network of young CEOs. His recent book, Timeless Skills: The Playbook to Climb the Corporate Ladder (Penguin), became a national bestseller within six months of launch. He curates 99reads.org, a free collection of “ninety-nine books to make us wise”.

41. Dr. Debanjoy Goswami, CEO & Founder of DGCosmetico, DGDerma Clinic And Academy, DGCosmetico Luxe

Dr. Debanjoy Goswami is an aesthetic physician, skincare expert, and entrepreneur from Kolkata. An MBBS graduate of Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, he holds additional qualifications in facial aesthetics. He founded DGCOSMETICO, a science-focused skincare brand, and established DG Derma Clinic & Academy in November 2025. Recipient of the Best Young Entrepreneur Award 2023 and Youngest Influential Doctor 2023, he combines medical expertise, innovation, and education to advance aesthetic medicine and modern skincare in India.

42. Piya Marker | Director and Head of School, The Aditya Birla Integrated School

Piya Marker is a special educator and experienced education leader with a Master’s degree in Special Education and over two decades of experience. She has dedicated her career to supporting children with learning disabilities and creating inclusive educational environments. Since 2014, she has led The Aditya Birla Integrated School in Mumbai, which focuses on children with diverse learning needs. Her leadership emphasises personalised learning, student development and emotional well-being, helping children build confidence and reach their individual potential.

43. Samina Barodawalla | Soft Skills & Communication Trainer

Samina Barodawalla is a soft skills and communication trainer recognised by the Indian Achiever’s Club. She focuses on developing effective communication, interpersonal skills and professional confidence. Through her training, she helps individuals improve workplace interactions, strengthen relationships and communicate with greater clarity. Her work highlights the growing importance of personal development and essential professional skills in today’s evolving workplace.

44. Rabia Patel | Founder, Walk for a Cause

Rabia Patel is a social entrepreneur, author, life coach and Development Officer at LIC of India, known for her commitment to women’s empowerment and community welfare. She founded Walk for a Cause, an initiative that creates platforms for women to showcase their talents, build networks and raise awareness about social issues. Through her work, she promotes self-development, confidence and meaningful social change. She is also the author of Women of Substance and 365 Days 365 Stories, celebrating inspiring women and their journeys.

45. Remediana Dias | Founder, Vision Education Society

Remediana Dias is an accomplished educationist, author and special-education professional with over 26 years of experience across Goa, the United Kingdom and Dubai. She is the founder of Vision Education Society, an NGO in Goa dedicated to educational initiatives, and the author of Understanding Dyslexia. Holding an MSc in Specific Learning Difficulties from the University of Southampton, UK, she has worked in several educational leadership roles. In 2020, she received recognition among the Indian Achievers’ Top 50 Under 50 for her contributions to education.

46. RJ Rajiv Paul | Radio Jockey, Actor & Voice-Over Artist

Rajiv Paul blends business strategy with his passion for radio, acting and voice-over artistry. An MBA graduate from the United States, he spent over 16 years at Accenture before pursuing new professional interests. As a radio jockey with Radio Zindagi in the USA, he connects with audiences through positivity, creativity and engaging storytelling, reflecting his commitment to meaningful communication and entertainment.

47. Mumtaz Lalvani | CEO, Mascot Spincontrol India Pvt. Ltd.

Mumtaz Lalvani leads Mascot Spincontrol India, a clinical research organisation specialising in safety and efficacy testing for beauty, skincare, personal care and home care products. She helps brands substantiate product claims through scientific testing. Passionate about animal welfare, she founded the WeLove Animals Foundation in 2019, supporting initiatives dedicated to animal protection and compassionate care.

48. Ansoo Gupta | Marketer, Entrepreneur & Farmer

Ansoo Gupta is a marketing professional, entrepreneur and urban farming enthusiast with experience in media, advertising and digital marketing. She founded OneShoe Trust to promote responsible travel and environmental awareness. Passionate about sustainable living, she practises kitchen gardening, growing herbs and vegetables in urban spaces while inspiring others to embrace greener lifestyles and mindful living.

49. Mohammad Ali, founder of Aviationskybiz Pvt Ltd and SKYBIZ FZCO

Mohammad Ali (SKYBIZ) is an entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience across infrastructure and technology. Since 2009, his India-based venture, Skybiz Aero, has delivered specialised helipad consultancy and turnkey aviation infrastructure solutions. Expanding into Dubai, he diversified into commerce and technology ventures. He currently leads DAN, a sovereign AI infrastructure initiative driven by his philosophy, “Go Beyond,” championing global services built on value, accountability, and privacy-first design.

50. Chef Manoj Rai: A Visionary Leader in Culinary Excellence

Chef Manoj Kumar Rai is a distinguished hospitality leader with over 26 years of experience across luxury hotels and renowned restaurant brands, including ITC, Marriott, Claridges and Radisson. An alumnus of IIAS Goa, he has cooked for global personalities, including Bill Gates and Bill Clinton, and represented Indian culinary excellence at the Central American Food Show Guetmala, Miami, and many TV shows on Zee & Sony TV. A pioneer behind prominent brands like Anardana, Romeo Lane, and Tulsi, he combines culinary expertise with strategic business leadership. Currently serving as Group President at Fraterniti Foods Private Limited.