India stands at the cusp of a transformative decade, where young leaders are driving change through innovation, resilience, and vision. Impactful Leaders of 2025: Shaping the Next India is an initiative that celebrates these trailblazers who are not only excelling in their respective industries but are also contributing to the nation’s growth story. From technology and finance to healthcare, education, retail, and beyond, these leaders represent the spirit of a new India—dynamic, forward-looking, and prepared to redefine the benchmarks of success on a global stage. Behind this initiative is Nandish Communication, the team rooted in strategic storytelling that brought this idea to life. More than just a recognition of winners, it is a stage where leaders from different sectors stand side by side, reflecting the larger narrative of India’s emerging young leadership.
Impactful Leaders Of 2025: Shaping The Next India
Impactful Leaders of 2025: Shaping the Next India is an initiative that celebrates these trailblazers who are not only excelling in their respective industries but are also contributing to the nation’s growth story.
Akshat Tripathi: Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of Qudify
Akshat Tripathi, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of Qudify, is a visionary leader driving the future of connected, intelligent workplace operations through enterprise SaaS, sustainability, and secure digital transformation. With a strong background in scaling SaaS platforms and operational efficiency, he spearheads Qudify’s product, growth strategy, partnerships, and business operations. “Software is the future, and workplaces that embrace digital efficiency and sustainability will lead the way,” he notes.
Under his leadership, Qudify has matured into a full-stack workspace management platform, re-engineering core office functions with cloud-native, GDPR-ready workflows. From visitor management and frictionless meeting-room bookings to integrated feedback and issue-resolution systems, Qudify eliminates legacy paper trails and enhances enterprise-grade security.
Today, the platform powers 400+ enterprises across 100+ cities and 500+ sites, enabling organisations to run smarter, greener, and fully digitised operations. Scalable and future-proof, Qudify is setting new benchmarks for the tech-driven workplace of tomorrow.
Ravi Tomar: Founder & Chairman and Managing Director of CRL Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd.
Ravi Tomar is a visionary in diagnostics and a trailblazer in Indian healthcare with over 29 years of experience. Since establishing CRL in 2015, he has transformed a single-pathology lab into one of India’s fastest-growing and most trusted diagnostic chains, built on quality, ethics, and affordability.
Under his leadership, CRL Diagnostics has expanded nationwide, integrating cutting-edge technology, clinical excellence, and a customer-first approach. The company has earned multiple accolades, including Fastest Growing Pathology Lab in India, Best Emerging Chain of Laboratories, and Best Pathology Lab in India. Mr Tomar’s contributions have also been recognised with the UP Rattan Samman and feature in leading media outlets.
Holding an MBA and a Doctoral Degree in Business Administration, along with NABL certification, he combines academic rigor with practical expertise. Leading a workforce of 950+ professionals, Mr Tomar continues to democratize healthcare with his philosophy: “Quality Healthcare at Affordable Prices for All.
Ritesh Rathi: Founder & Managing Partner of Arrock Capital Advisors
With over 25 years of experience spanning investment banking, consulting, and financial services, Ritesh Rathi, Founder & Managing Partner of Arrock Capital Advisors, exemplifies leadership that blends strategic vision with executional excellence. He began his career with a Big 4 firm, followed by a decade of consulting across industries and geographies, leading and supporting transformation programs for some top Fortune 100 companies and gaining deep insights into supply chain processes and enterprise technologies. Later, as part of the senior leadership at a financial services startup, he played a pivotal role in scaling the venture through funding cycles and acquisitions, while building strong relationships with global alternative asset managers and gaining exposure to diverse investment styles.
At Arrock Capital, Ritesh now advises founders and growth-stage businesses on capital raising, M&A, and strategy, leveraging his vast experience to deliver growth, clarity, and impactful outcomes. His portfolio spans deep tech ventures solving critical diagnostics and communication problems in mining and oil & gas, fintechs driving MSME growth, hospitality brands reshaping India’s nightlife, and wealth tech platforms empowering new investors – all fueling India’s broader trajectory of growth and transformation.
Ali Imran Naqvi: Co-Founder & Managing Director of SungevityNeo Energy Pvt Ltd
Ali Imran Naqvi’s journey from Gensol to SungevityNeo is marked by impact and institution-building. At Gensol, he was a key part of its growth story, contributing to the execution of large-scale EPC projects across India, expanding into international markets, and strengthening the company’s professional backbone. His leadership also coincided with Gensol’s milestone of becoming a listed entity, where he helped build credibility with investors and the market through consistent delivery and financial discipline. Transitioning to SungevityNeo, he has channelled that experience into creating a lean, high-growth enterprise, with innovative EPC frameworks, transparent cost structures, and investor-friendly models designed to optimise liquidity and execution. Beyond projects, he has championed local job creation, nurtured new talent, and driven compliance in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment. Ali Imran Naqvi’s enduring contribution has been instilling trust, clarity, and speed in the Indian solar industry, strengthening its global standing and future readiness.
Dr. Amol Mourya: Real Estate Coach, Author & Entrepreneur
Dr. Amol Mourya, India’s first PhD in Consumer Buying Behavior specific to Real Estate, has over 19 years of hands-on experience in guiding and training 2.5 lakh+ real estate entrepreneurs and 100+ real estate corporate companies across India. He is a national bestselling author of the book “Real Estate Game Changer”, founder of six real estate companies, and the force behind Asia’s leading Real Estate Training & Coaching YouTube channel. He has also earned his place in the Asia and India Book of Records for interviewing 100+ real estate CEOs across Asia.
Born in Nagpur, as the son of a paan-thela runner and a tailor, his journey began with a childhood promise to his mother—not just to build a big house for her, but to create homes for everyone. From rejecting unethical practices—even at the cost of losing crores—to spending six years in research interviewing thousands of customers, workers, and CEOs, he has redefined real estate with ethics, education, and empowerment at the core.
Today, his vision is clear: to empower 1 lakh entrepreneurs, create 1 crore jobs, and save 25 lakh lives through real estate transformation, proving that true success lies not just in building homes, but in building lives.
Chandan Sharma: Director of Ultra Flex Pvt. Ltd.
Chandan carries forward a 40-year legacy with the vision of shaping a more responsible tomorrow. As the third-generation leader of one of India’s most trusted packaging manufacturers, Chandan stands rooted in ethics and guided by a belief that true progress must honor both people and planet. A pioneer in sustainable solutions, he is among the few in the country to launch biodegradable VCI films, proving that innovation can coexist with responsibility. Today, his focus is clear- sustainability as the foundation of growth. With exports expanding across borders, he now prepares to enter the food segment, introducing nutrition-driven, value-added products that give back to society in the most fundamental way- by nurturing health.
For him, leadership is not just about building a business, but about building a balance between legacy and innovation, growth and responsibility, humanity and Mother Earth.
Mohit Goel: Founder of MFolks
Mohit Goel, a third-generation entrepreneur, is redefining India’s manufacturing landscape through his company, MFolk. Founded in 2020, the company has rapidly evolved into a trusted partner for industries seeking high-quality, efficient and technology-driven manufacturing solutions.
With a strong foundation in Non-Ferrous Metals, Ferrous Metals and Polymers. MFolks is now expanding its capacities in the cable segment and diversifying into new product lines all under its core Cloud factory model. The company’s focus on precision, scalability and process innovation has positioned it as a preferred manufacturing ally for businesses across multiple sectors.
Guided by a vision to make MFolks India’s largest Cloud manufacturer across product categories, Mohit blends traditional business values with modern operational excellence. His strategic foresight and emphasis on technology integration continue to drive the company’s growth and strengthen India’s manufacturing ecosystem.
Sravan Kumar Appana: Founder of iGo Wise Mobility
Sravan Kumar Appana, a technologist-turned-entrepreneur, has combined global experience with a sharp focus on India’s mobility challenges. After returning to India for business education at ISB, he worked on cutting-edge innovations in cloud, fintech, and IoT, including a stint with the Union Government’s 100 Smart Cities Mission, which reinforced his conviction that dignified mobility is central to urban livability.
This conviction led to the founding of iGo Wise Mobility, aimed at creating sustainable and scalable transport solutions. After five years of focused R&D, the company introduced a rugged electric pickup trike, purpose-built for Indian conditions. Unlike prototypes that remain confined to labs, iGo Wise vehicles have undergone extensive real-world testing, clocking over 1 lakh km across varied terrains, weather conditions, and use-cases.
The smart leaning trike—backed by 12 patents and multiple awards—embodies frugal innovation and agile engineering, with a focus on robustness and durability. With 5,000+ enquiries from 18 countries and a strong pipeline of orders, iGo trikes are poised to stand out as shining stars in an otherwise crowded EV space.
Vaibhav Aggarwal: Managing Director & CEO of India Next Capital
Vaibhav Aggarwal’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, vision, and transformative leadership. From modest beginnings, he saw every challenge as a launchpad, honing his skills at global powerhouses like Bain & Company, Cushman & Wakefield, and ICICI Bank.
Spotting a persistent gap in capital access, Vaibhav founded India Next Capital, a specialist investment bank delivering pragmatic, high-impact financing solutions across the capital stack. Its flagship offerings include capital-market credit (promoter, holdco, and acquisition finance); equity investments in pre-IPO and high-growth ventures; and scalable unlisted investments. While sector-agnostic, India Next Capital’s standout expertise lies in real estate fundraising, managing everything from land acquisition to last-mile inventory funding.
Having arranged over $500 million in capital, Vaibhav’s mission is clear: help mid-sized and large corporates unlock liquidity, optimise balance sheets, and scale boldly. His track record proves that resilience, smart structuring, and speed can rewrite India’s growth story.
Vivek Sharan: Director & CEO of IgnifyCareers.com (A Unit of Ignify Solutions Pvt. Ltd.)
Vivek Sharan, an IIM Indore alumnus, is a passionate advocate for bridging the employability gap in India. With 20+ years of experience in education, edtech, and talent development, he leads IgnifyCareers.com as Director & CEO, helping students and job aspirants—especially from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities—become interview-ready and industry-prepared. Having 25 + years worked with reputed leading edtech, Schools, Coaching and fintech, Vivek blends academic rigor with real-world hiring insights to create practical solutions. Under his leadership, Ignify Careers delivers training, certifications, and career-readiness programs that equip youth with communication skills, confidence, and professional polish to overcome unemployment challenges. He also mentors institutions on building strong placement ecosystems, connecting recruiters with skilled, job-ready talent. Committed to social impact, Vivek’s mission is to transform employability for underserved communities, turning aspirations into sustainable careers and enabling the next generation to thrive in a competitive job market.