Forbes W-Power List 2025 Recognizes India’s Leading Women Achievers

In a world that is increasingly recognizing the power and potential of women leaders, Forbes India has released its much-anticipated W-Power List 2025, spotlighting the nation’s most influential and self-made women. These women come from diverse backgrounds — from global finance and filmmaking to sports, science, and entrepreneurship — and are breaking barriers while setting new benchmarks in their respective domains.

Why in News?

Forbes India recently published the W-Power 2025 list, celebrating self-made women from various sectors who have significantly influenced their fields, challenged norms, and redefined success in India and beyond.

About the W-Power List 2025

• An annual feature by Forbes India recognizing self-made, influential Indian women across sectors.
• Focuses on women leading from the front, whether in business, politics, science, arts, or sports.
• Aims to inspire the next generation of women by showcasing real success stories.

Key Highlights

• Diversity in professions: The list includes CEOs, scientists, sportspersons, artists, filmmakers, and investors.
• Emphasis on self-made success: Women featured have carved their own paths through talent, resilience, and innovation.

Notable Names Featured

• Gita Gopinath – First Deputy Managing Director, IMF
• Leena Nair – Global CEO, Chanel
• Smriti Mandhana, PV Sindhu, and Manu Bhaker – International sportspersons
• Payal Kapadia – Award-winning filmmaker
• Dr. Pratima Murthy – Director, NIMHANS
• Rohini Iyer – PR and marketing entrepreneur
• Shefali Goradia – Chairperson, Deloitte South Asia
• Vishakha Mulye – CEO, Aditya Birla Capital Limited

Numbers That Matter

• 5 women working with international organizations
• 3 top sportspersons
• 4 personalities from entertainment
• 4 prominent jury members

Objective and Significance

• Celebrates women empowerment and leadership.
• Encourages gender inclusivity in traditionally male-dominated fields.
• Offers role models to inspire future changemakers and entrepreneurs.