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3 Most Successful Women Entrepreneurs in India Most of us have heard the stories of Indian women facing cultural bias and the pressures of balancing work and family life. Whenever we talk of employment opportunities for women in India, the terms like glass ceiling and workplace discrimination get generously thrown around. When it comes to providing equal work opportunities to women, India still has a long way to go! That said, however, there are many examples of Indian women overcoming all challenges and achieving success in their chosen field. Gone are the days when entrepreneurship used to be an exclusive domain of men. With changing times, an increasing number of women have given up their traditional role of being homemakers and entered the challenging field of entrepreneurship. Here are India's three most successful women entrepreneurs who've done the country proud by excelling in their chosen field- Indra Nooyi Indra Nooyi, the current chairman and CFO of PepsiCo is one of the most successful women business persons and entrepreneurs in India. Nooyi, an MBA passout from IIM Calcutta, has worked with many leading brands in India and abroad. She has been conferred with Padma Bhushan - one of the highest civilian honours in India, for her business achievements. Born: October 28, 1955 (age 60), Chennai Spouse: Raj K. Nooyi Siblings: Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon Education:Yale School of Management (1978–1980) Awards: CNN-IBN Indian of the Year Global Indian
Children: Tara Nooyi, Preetha Nooyi Website: www.pepsicoindia.co.in Meena Bindra She is the founder of Biba, India's largest readymade ethnic wear brand. She always loved designing clothes and wanted to do something on her own. She finally took the plunge when her sons were old enough. In 2004, Biba opened its first company- owned outlet in Mumbai. In the year 2006, Kishore Biyani (Owner of the Future Group) bought 10% stake in Biba. Today, Biba is growing at a fast speed and is one of the most popular brands in India. Industry - Fashion Founded - 1988 Founder - Meena Bindra Headquarters - New Delhi, India Revenue - INR 600 Cr Website - www.biba.in Meena Bindra Neena Lekhi She is the founder of one of the biggest national retail brands in India- Baggit. The foundation of Baggit was laid when she started making and selling canvas bags while studying at Sophia Polytechnic. That was 25 years ago. Baggit today has over 50 full- time staff and 450 job workers. It is one of the most well-known and respected brands in the industry. A true believer of 'following your passion', she has successfully overcome all challenges in her career. Despite the odds stacked against them, these women have managed to achieve success in the field of their choice. They are a true inspiration for women who wish to
pursue their interests and establish themselves as successful entrepreneurs in India or abroad. Neena Lekhi About Women's Web: Women's Web is an online platform where women can talk about all parts of their lives. Founded by Aparna Vedapuri Singh, Women's Web focuses on women’s self- development. It's a space where women from all walks of life can share their beliefs and opinions about different issues. Today, women's web enjoys a daily readership of over 10,000 readers.
