Top 10 Young Female Entrepreneurs in India

India is home to a great number of young female entrepreneurs who are breaking the glass ceiling and making a huge impact in the world of business. These vibrant women not only inspire the next generation but also show the potential of female leaders in business. 

Educate Girls believes that with education, guidance and motivation, we can create many such young leaders who will write their success stories. Here is the list of 10 female entrepreneurs in India who are making waves with their unique ideas and unrelenting drive.

Successful women entrepreneurs in India you must know about!

1. Falguni Nayar – Nykaa

Falguni Nayar, the founder of Nykaa, has truly changed the way Indian women shop for beauty and wellness products online. Something that had a humble beginning, became a huge online platform where men and women can find everything for their beauty needs. Nykaa now has expanded into a chain of physical stores, offering a wide range of products.

2. Anisha Singh

Anisha Singh, a Delhi girl, is the co-founder and CEO of Mydala, India’s largest platform for exclusive deals.

3. Richa Kar – Zivame

Yet another example of a brilliant young woman with an entrepreneurial spirit, Richa Kar is the brain behind Zivame.

4. Shradha Sharma – YourStory

Now what could be more innovative and better than creating a platform where people will come to know of your success stories! Shradha Sharma, the founder and CEO of YourStory, has created a platform that celebrates and promotes ground-breaking stories from across India. YourStory provides a voice to numerous entrepreneurs, start-ups, and amateurs, providing them the visibility and recognition they need and deserve. Her dedication to bringing out inspiring stories has made YourStory a key player in the world of Indian start-ups.

5. Upasana Taku – MobiKwik

Every time we order something online, this amazing payment solution called MobiKwik pops up, making our payments as well as the shopping experiences better. Upasana Taku is the co-founder of MobiKwik, which is a great digital wallet and mobile payment platform in India. With her knack in fin-tech, Upasana has played a key role in driving digital payments and financial inclusion in the country. MobiKwik has a very simple and user-friendly interface, and together with its unique solutions, it has become a popular choice among people.

6. Aditi Gupta – Menstrupedia

Aditi Gupta is the person who made period talk with children a completely normal and natural conversation. She is a social worker and successful entrepreneur and is the co-founder of Menstrupedia, an initiative that wants to raise awareness about menstruation in both rural and urban India. Driven by personal experience, Aditi and her husband, Tuhin Paul, launched Menstrupedia in 2012. Their company focuses on educating women, particularly young girls entering puberty, about menstrual hygiene and related topics. Aditi’s work has made a big impact in promoting menstrual health and shattering taboos around periods.

7. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw – Biocon

One of the most popular names among the top women entrepreneurs in India, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw founded Biocon Limited, India’s largest biopharmaceutical company which has business all over the world. Many young biotechnologists and researchers dream of working in Biocon. Established in 1978 as a humble industrial enzyme manufacturer in a garage, Biocon has flourished under her leadership, becoming a global bigshot in the biopharmaceutical industry.

8. Ghazal Alagh – Mamaearth

We all have heard this name – Mamaearth, thanks to the wonderful range of all-natural and chemical free products the brand offers. Ghazal Alagh is the co-founder of Mamaearth, which is a renowned name offering toxin-free personal care and baby care products.

9. Malini Agarwal – MissMalini

Now that’s a name probably every person who follows the entertainment industry has heard of. Malini Agarwal, popularly known as MissMalini, is the founder of MissMalini.com. This online space is a platform for leading entertainment and lifestyle blog in India.

10. Malika Sadani 

The Moms Co., one of the leading brands offering natural skincare and wellness products for mothers and babies, is headed by its founder and CEO, Malika Sadani. Sadani established the company in 2017, and wanted to create safe and effective skincare solutions for moms and babies. The brand offers a variety of skincare, haircare, and wellness products that are safe for use by mothers and babies during pregnancy, postpartum, and early childhood.

These young female entrepreneurs in India are shining models of what can be achieved with passion, innovation, and willpower. They have not only built successful businesses but also inspired countless others to follow their dreams. By celebrating the dreams of such young determined girls, and donating towards girls’ education, we can support their dreams, thus creating a more inclusive and dynamic business world in India.