Candere and Hurun India Unveil 2025 Women Leaders List

Candere and Hurun India Unveil 2025 Women Leaders List, Honouring 97 Trailblazing Women Across India’s Economy

Posted by Shubham Kumar 

Mumbai: In a landmark initiative celebrating women’s leadership and impact across India, Candere and Hurun India today announced the inaugural edition of the 2025 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List. The list recognises 97 outstanding women who are making transformative contributions across key sectors of the Indian economy and society.

The honourees have been spotlighted across nine distinct categories, reflecting the diverse ways in which women are shaping India’s future:

• Professionals

• First-Generation Wealth Creators

• Next-Generation Leaders

• Investors

• Philanthropists

• Young Women Leaders

• Artists

• Most Followed Influencer Founders

• Most Followed Celebrity Investors

The initiative is part of a broader effort to honour women driving progress through excellence in leadership, innovation, and social impact.

Sanjay Raghuraman, Managing Director of Candere, stated, “At Candere, we celebrate the spirit of today’s woman—self-made, driven, and defining success on her own terms. Just as our jewellery empowers women in their everyday lives, this initiative honours those who lead with resilience, creativity and purpose.”

He further emphasised that the platform is envisioned as the beginning of a larger movement, aimed at fostering a vibrant community of changemakers. “It’s not just about recognising individual success but building a shared journey of empowerment and progress,” he added.

Anas Rahman Junaid, Founder and Chief Researcher at Hurun India, said the list shines a spotlight on the pivotal role women are playing in India’s growth story. “Indian women are not waiting to lead—they are already driving India’s economic, social, and cultural renaissance,” he said.

Citing examples such as Roshni Nadar’s ascent into the world’s wealthiest women and Rohini Nilekani’s strategic philanthropy, Junaid noted that the 2025 list is more than a ranking — it’s a reflection of a rising era of female-led wealth creation, innovation, and cultural influence.

The 2025 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List marks a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the luxury jewellery brand and business intelligence platform, aiming to inspire future generations by highlighting stories of substance, strength, and success.