This Women’s Day, we celebrate women who don’t just break barriers they build pathways for others to rise. Women Who Lead: Power, Purpose & Progress is a curated storytelling initiative spotlighting businesswomen and women leaders from diverse fields including entrepreneurship, corporate leadership, social impact, technology, wellness, and the creative economy. Each featured leader shares her journey of resilience, vision, and impact offering inspiration to aspiring women across generations. This platform is designed to amplify authentic voices, meaningful achievements, and leadership with purpose.
1.Ranna Gill, Founder & Creative Director
Ranna Gill has built a powerful presence in contemporary fashion by blending global inspiration with the richness of Indian craftsmanship. Through her luxury prêt label Ranna Gill, she has created a signature style defined by modern silhouettes, expressive prints, and refined femininity. Each collection reflects thoughtful design featuring premium fabrics, intricate embroidery, and distinctive motifs that celebrate artistry and individuality. With flagship stores in Delhi, Mumbai, Ludhiana, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Pune, a growing presence in the U.S., and collaborations with premium retailers like Anthropologie, the brand continues to expand its global footprint. Loved by celebrities and modern women alike, Ranna Gill’s creations embody confidence, elegance, and self-expression.
Her message this Women’s Day: “When a woman chooses her own path with confidence, she inspires a world of possibilities for others to follow.”
2. Shikhi Sharma, Author of Unbeatable and Life as it comes
Engineer-turned-banker Shikhi Sharma is a well-known author and TEDx speaker whose writings promote empathy and resiliency. She adds scholarly depth to her stories as an Oxford University diploma holder in Young Author Fiction, a lifelong member of the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur, and a graduate of IIM Udaipur. Her inspirational book Unbeatable: Celebrating Life with Cerebral Palsy, which has received recognition in 14 countries and major literary festivals, tells the remarkable story of Tapasvi, a young guy with cerebral palsy who overcomes social obstacles with bravery and love. In addition to writing, she works with non-governmental organisations to feed and protect stray animals, particularly dogs, and promotes awareness of disabilities.
3. Aditi Shah | Founder, Eeda
Aditi Shah is redefining modern Indian fashion by blending heritage craftsmanship with contemporary design. As the founder of Eeda, a Varanasi-based women’s wear label, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich textile and handloom legacy. With a background in engineering and a deep passion for fabrics, Aditi transformed her creative vision into a brand that celebrates quiet luxury. Through Eeda, she works with heritage textiles like silk, tissue, and handloom weaves, shaping them into effortless silhouettes designed for the modern woman. Her approach focuses on refined detailing, clean construction, and timeless elegance bringing Indian craftsmanship into an everyday luxury wardrobe.
This Women’s Day, Aditi shares: “Be yourself, always. Do what you love, build around it, and be where you feel supported because when you feel seen, you show up every morning ready to make a difference.”
4. Runki Goswami | Chief Marketing Officer, Newgen Software
Runki Goswami is the Chief Marketing Officer of Newgen Software, steering the company’s global brand, demand engine, and industry leadership in intelligent content, process, and communication transformation. She leads Newgen’s strategic narrative across markets, driving accelerated growth in India and expanding the company’s influence across North America, EMEA, APAC and UK/EU . A builder of brands and ecosystems, she has sharpened Newgen’s positioning with data-led GTM, compelling storytelling, and deep sector insight across BFSI, government, and digitally forward enterprises. Runki is known for translating complex technology into clear business value and mobilising CXOs, analysts, and partners around a unified platform vision. Beyond the boardroom, she brings a creator’s instinct to her leadership, fusing analytical precision with cultural imagination.
5. Dr. Anshul Gupta, Founder, TheCorporateSpirituality.com
Dr. Anshul Gupta exemplifies purpose-driven leadership by blending corporate expertise with conscious living. As the Founder of TheCorporateSpirituality.com, she is pioneering a transformative approach to workplace culture helping organizations integrate spirituality, purpose, and performance. Holding a Doctorate in Human Resources from Christ University, along with a Six Sigma Green Belt and a Diploma in Labour Laws and Labour Welfare, she combines academic depth with real-world insight. Her 19-year practice of Transcendental Meditation informs her research on the connection between meaning, wellbeing, and business outcomes. Through certification programs, consulting, and leadership training, Dr. Gupta empowers organizations to build values-driven cultures for the future of work. A TEDx speaker and advocate for mindful leadership, she believes: “Support a woman to succeed, and she will uplift an entire community.”
6. Jesicaa Siingh, Founder & CEO, Stanley Communications
Jesicaa Siingh has built her career around that very instinct. As Founder and CEO of Stanley Communications, a boutique PR and marketing agency operating between India and Dubai, she has played a defining role in shaping how international luxury and fashion brands introduce themselves to India’s rapidly evolving market. What began as a focused communications practice has grown into one of India’s most prominent women-led agencies. At its core is a team of over 125+ young women working across luxury, fashion, beauty, culture, technology and lifestyle, leading campaigns, shaping narratives and orchestrating large-scale launches. Under Jesicaa’s leadership, Stanley Communications has become a workplace where women drive strategy, creativity and execution at every level.
7. Sanaa Zia Khan- Director, Centricity Overseas Financial Distribution Pvt. Ltd. | Founding Team, INVICTUS, Centricity WealthTech
Sanaa Zia Khan is a seasoned private banker with more than 17 years of experience working with ultra-high-net-worth clients and family offices, providing advice on comprehensive wealth management. She is currently the Director at Centricity Overseas Financial Distribution Pvt. Ltd. and is also a founding member of INVICTUS, which caters to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, single-family offices, corporate treasury, and senior executives. She is responsible for driving the development of technology-enabled wealth management solutions tailored to this diverse spectrum of investors, thus supporting independent investment management. These initiatives reflect her commitment to leveraging innovation to deliver transparent, efficient, and user-centric tools that modernize private wealth management.
8. Archana Khosla Burman, Founder, VERTICES PARTNERS & ZONE
Archana Khosla Burman is a leading corporate lawyer, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and Co-Founder of VERTICES PARTNERS, a top-tier law firm with offices in Mumbai, Gurugram, and Bengaluru. With over 20 years of experience, she has advised on PE/VC transactions, M\&As, and strategic acquisitions across multiple sectors. She serves on advisory boards of several startups and is a strong advocate for women’s leadership. At FICCI FLO, she now serves as the National Vertical Head, having previously led FLO Mumbai as Chairperson. Her initiatives in entrepreneurship and education have earned her the National Start-Up Award 2023–24. Archana is also the Co-Founder & CEO of ZONE, an upcoming premium activewear brand for children.
