India’s future is being shaped by a powerful group of leaders whose vision, courage and innovation are redefining what progress looks like. These influential individuals are driving transformation across industries by embracing change fostering innovation and building organizations that create lasting impact. Their leadership goes beyond business growth as they focus on sustainability technology and inclusive development. Through bold decision making, strategic foresight and an unwavering commitment to excellence they are inspiring teams, communities and the next generation of changemakers. This feature highlights ten remarkable leaders who are not only responding to today’s challenges but are actively shaping India’s tomorrow with purpose, resilience and forward thinking leadership.
Varun Chopra
Varun is responsible for the strategic direction & the overall business and P&L of GEAR India. He brings with him over 25 years of global experience in Strategic & Operational P&L delivery across Pharmaceuticals Consumer Healthcare and FMCG businesses having worked with Unilever, GSK and Sun Pharma and has lived & worked in India, USA, China & UAE. Since 2021 Varun has transformed GEAR into a leader in Sustainable Intralogistics in India, including expanding its footprint beyond India, while consistently delivering strong financial performance & profitability. An energetic & agile business leader with a penchant for creating a high performance culture, building strong teams and a passion for developing talent, Varun possesses deep P&L expertise, has transformed, turned around & scaled up businesses upto a $1 Billion valuation along with consistent revenue & profit growth and developed new GTM (Go To Market) models to enter into new markets.
Vivek Prabhakar
Seelingo was born out of a simple but powerful realization, global healthcare supply chains are far more complex, fragmented, and inefficient than they should be. What started as a mission to make cross-border medical sourcing more reliable has grown into a technology driven platform connecting trusted manufacturers, distributors, and healthcare institutions across India, China, and the United States.
Seelingo focuses on solving real, on-ground problems, delays in procurement, lack of transparency, and uncertainty around quality and compliance. By carefully verifying suppliers and using data driven logistics planning, the company helps healthcare buyers access critical medical products with greater confidence and speed. Its strong operational presence in USA,China combined with a growing Indian network, allows Seelingo to bridge gaps that traditionally slow down international trade.
Beyond technology, Seelingo is built on relationships and trust. The team works closely with partners to understand their challenges and deliver practical solutions rather than one-size-fits-all systems. With a forward-looking approach and a global mindset, Seelingo is steadily building an ecosystem that supports resilient, efficient, and transparent healthcare supply chains—making a quiet but meaningful impact on how medical products move across borders.
Parag Shah
Parag Shah, CEO of Kisna Diamond and Gold Jewellery, has played a pivotal role in shaping the brand into one of India’s most trusted names in value-driven diamond jewellery with a sharp focus on strategy, retail expansion, product innovation and customer engagement, he has steered Kisna’s growth with a clear emphasis on trust, accessibility and design excellence. Under his leadership, the brand has successfully expanded its footprint across urban as well as Tier II and III markets, making certified diamond and gold jewellery more approachable for Indian consumers. Shah’s leadership philosophy centres on building long-term credibility rather than short-term visibility, a principle that reflects in Kisna’s transparent pricing, strong after-sales service and customer-first mindset. Kisna Diamond and Gold Jewellery isn’t just about diamonds and gold it’s about the moments they celebrate rooted in the belief of “Khushi ke har pal ke liye KISNA,” the brand creates jewellery that feels close to home, designed for everyday joys, quiet milestones and once in a lifetime celebrations. Each piece blends traditional Indian craftsmanship with modern sensibilities, carrying stories of trust, love and aspiration by making certified, ethically sourced jewellery more accessible, Kisna has earned a place in countless families as their go to jeweller with a growing presence across India, the brand continues to walk alongside its customers marking memories, honoring traditions and adding a little sparkle to life’s most meaningful moments.
Viraj Gadhoke
Mr. Viraj Gadhoke is the Managing Director of Vibgyor Energy, a diversified clean energy company shaping the future of integrated renewable infrastructure in India and emerging international markets. With over 15 years of experience in the solar and energy transition space, he has led the company’s evolution from a high-performance solar EPC into a multi-vertical energy platform.A Babson College graduate specializing in Strategy and Finance, Mr. Gadhoke combines financial discipline with deep technical expertise. Under his leadership, Vibgyor Energy has successfully delivered large-scale solar EPC projects while actively expanding into Solar + Storage solutions, including battery energy storage systems designed to enhance grid reliability, manage peak demand, and improve energy resilience for industrial consumers.
Mr. Gadhoke is currently driving the development of Vibgyor Energy’s Independent Power Producer (IPP) portfolio, focused on owning and operating long-life renewable assets with strong life cycle economics. The company is also expanding its footprint in Africa, executing and developing clean energy projects that address power reliability challenges in fast-growing markets.In parallel, Vibgyor Energy is working closely with the advanced battery and cell manufacturing ecosystem, providing technical support, process optimization, and specialized additives to improve cell performance, safety, and efficiency. Through innovation, disciplined execution, and a long-term ownership mindset, Mr. Gadhoke continues to position Vibgyor Energy as a future-ready leader in the global clean energy transition.
Nieraj Sharrma
Nieraj Sharrma is the Founder and CEO of BrokerApp, widely regarded as the LinkedIn for brokers, built to help intermediaries network meaningfully, grow professionally, and achieve financial independence. With over 22 years of experience in the brokerage and business ecosystem, Nieraj brings deep on-ground insight into the challenges brokers face across industries.
BrokerApp was created to address a persistent gap in the market. Brokers often operate in isolation, with limited visibility, inconsistent deal flow, and a lack of structured growth opportunities. Purpose-built for intermediaries, the platform enables verified networking, cross-industry collaboration, real-time lead visibility, and technology-driven deal discovery within a trusted professional environment. Before founding BrokerApp, Nieraj played a key role in shaping the real estate landscape across Delhi NCR and other high-growth regions, leading large-scale residential and commercial transactions and building strong brokerage networks. This hands-on experience continues to influence BrokerApp’s practical, execution-focused approach.
At the heart of Nieraj’s vision is the 1 Million Broker Mission, aimed at empowering one million brokers across India with the tools, discipline, and mindset required to build resilient, future-ready careers. He believes India’s next phase of growth will be driven by empowered intermediaries who combine technology with trust and long-term thinking.
Dr. Sujaya Banerjee
Dr Sujaya Banerjee, CEO Capstone People Consulting, Global Leadership and Culture Expert, Duke Corporate Education, Post M&A Integration Expert - Redefining Leadership and Culture Transformation for the Future of Work. In an era shaped by disruption, evolving workforce aspirations, and accelerated organizational change, Dr Sujaya Banerjee stands out as one of Asia’s most influential voices in Leadership and Culture Transformation across the globe.
As Founder and CEO of Capstone People Consulting, headquartered in Mumbai and Singapore, she has built a purpose-driven consulting powerhouse that partners with 200+ leading organizations across industries and geographies. Under her visionary Leadership, Capstone has become a trusted name in progressive Workplace Culture, Leadership Capability-Building, Executive Coaching, M&A, DEI and High Performance transformation, and is listed among Forbes’ India Most Valued Companies for 2025.
Under Dr Banerjee's expertise, Capstone has been awarded as the Best OD & Leadership Development 2025 by SiliconIndia. Recognized among the Top 10 Women to Follow in 2026, Dr. Sujaya Banerjee continues to redefine modern leadership, proving that organizations shaping the future are those that put people at the heart of transformation.
Mukta Arora
Mukta Arora is the Founder & CEO of Gleeo Health, a healthcare technology company redefining how hospital-level care extends into the home. A visionary leader in digital health, she brings global exposure across healthcare systems and has worked at the intersection of clinical delivery and operational scalability, building outcome-driven, technology-enabled care models for India’s evolving healthcare landscape.
At Gleeo Health, Mukta has led the development of a Care Continuum Technology (CCT) platform, anchored by a patented packaged homecare model that standardises home-based clinical services. This structured framework enables hospitals to extend care into patients’ homes while maintaining quality, compliance, and operational oversight. She has also spearheaded MyGleeo, a digital pediatric health platform supporting longitudinal child health tracking.
Mukta’s work reflects a strong focus on practical healthcare innovation, system sustainability, and measurable care outcomes.
Prakhar Varshney
Prakhar Varshney, Co-Founder of OnlyHydroponics, is emerging as one of the most influential voices in India’s controlled-environment agriculture space. With a sharp understanding of finance, operations, and scalable business models, Prakhar has been instrumental in building OnlyHydroponics into what is today regarded as India’s largest hydroponic farming company.
OnlyHydroponics is redefining who can participate in modern farming. Instead of relying on traditional cultivators, the company empowers professionals from diverse fields—entrepreneurs, corporates, and landowners—who lack time for conventional agriculture but aspire to invest in chemical-free, safe, and sustainable food production. Through a structured model offering complete training, farm management, and assured buyback, OnlyHydroponics enables investors to earn significantly higher and more predictable returns than traditional farming.
Driven by Prakhar Varshney’s dedication and a high-performing team, the brand has built a strong presence across NCR and Bengaluru, supplying fresh, residue-free produce directly to consumers under its own label through digital and e-commerce platforms. With plans to expand rapidly into all major metro cities, Prakhar and OnlyHydroponics are shaping a future where farming is profitable, sustainable, and truly scalable for tomorrow’s India.
Peyush Bansal
Peyush Bansal stands among India’s most influential entrepreneurs, having transformed how millions experience eyewear. As the Co-founder and CEO of Lenskart, he identified a deeply overlooked problem. India’s vast unmet need for affordable and accessible vision correction and turned it into a technology-driven consumer brand with global reach. Founded in 2010,
Lenskart disrupted the traditional eyewear market by combining stylish designs, competitive pricing, and a seamless omnichannel experience across online platforms and more than 1,000 physical stores in India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
An alumnus of McGill University and a former Microsoft program manager in the US, Bansal made the bold decision to leave a comfortable corporate career and return to India to build something meaningful at scale. His leadership has consistently emphasized innovation, from AI-powered eye tests to AR-based virtual try-ons, making eyewear shopping intuitive and customer-centric.
Beyond entrepreneurship, Bansal became a household name as an investor on Shark Tank India, where his sharp insights and founder-first mindset inspired aspiring entrepreneurs nationwide. With Lenskart’s strong growth, institutional backing, and successful IPO in 2025, Peyush Bansal’s journey reflects the spirit of modern India, ambitious, tech-led and purpose-driven shaping a clearer vision for tomorrow.
Mohit Ambani
Mohit Ambani represents a new generation of Indian visionaries building technology with global purpose. Guided by the belief that innovation must solve real problems, he has focused his work on transforming complex industries that shape economies and everyday life. As a founder and AI innovator, Mohit is redefining how construction, infrastructure, and enterprise teams operate by bringing intelligence into processes that were once manual, slow, and fragmented. His AI-driven platforms enable professionals to work faster, make better decisions, and manage scale with confidence. By allowing systems to understand and process massive technical documents and workflows, he is helping traditional industries adopt advanced technology like AI and Quantum Computing.
Beyond building products at Unomok, Mohit is a recognized thought leader on applied artificial intelligence. He has delivered a TEDx talk on AI Agents and regularly engages with global audiences on the future of work, automation, and human–AI collaboration. His contributions have been acknowledged through international awards, industry recognition, and invitations to share insights at prominent forums.
What truly sets Mohit apart is his vision of India as a creator of deep technology for the world. Through purpose-driven leadership, innovation, and execution, he continues to shape India’s tomorrow with solutions built for global impact.
