Forbes has unveiled its 21st annual list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women, a prestigious ranking that celebrates influential figures across business, entertainment, politics, philanthropy, and policymaking. This year, three Indian women have made their mark on the global stage with remarkable achievements in their respective fields. They include Nirmala Sitharaman, Roshni Nadar Malhotra, and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, whose contributions to their industries have earned them prominent spots on the list.
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Why in the news? | 3 Indians in Forbes’ 2024 Power Women List |
Name and Position | Key Achievements |
Nirmala Sitharaman | Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs First woman to hold these roles full-time, overseeing India’s $4 trillion economy, advocating for women’s financial empowerment. |
Roshni Nadar Malhotra | Chairperson of HCL Technologies Leading HCL’s $12 billion business, trustee of Shiv Nadar Foundation, founder of The Habitats Trust. |
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw | Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Founder and Chairperson of Biocon Built Biocon into a global biopharma leader, led major acquisitions, and raised $362 million via IPO. |
Top 10 In The List (2024) | 1. Claudia Sheinbaum – President of Mexico 2. Ursula von der Leyen – President of the European Commission 3. Christine Lagarde – President of the European Central Bank 4. Giorgia Meloni – Prime Minister of Italy 5. Mary Barra – CEO of General Motors 6. Abigail Johnson – CEO of Fidelity Investments 7. Julie Sweet – CEO of Accenture 8. Melinda French Gates – Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 9. MacKenzie Scott – Philanthropist 10. Jane Fraser – CEO of Citigroup |
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