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Forbes India W-Power 2025: Dr. Gita Gopinath, Manu Bhaker, and Payal Kapadia Shine Among Top 20 Self-Made Women in India.

International | Dated: 05 May 2025

In April 2025, Mumbai (Maharashtra)-based Forbes India, in collaboration with France-based L'Oréal Paris, unveiled its annual W-Power 2025 list, celebrating 20 exceptional self-made women who have exemplified leadership, innovation, and resilience across diverse sectors such as business, finance, sports, entertainment, and public service.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The honorees included Dr. Gita Gopinath, Manu Bhaker, and Payal Kapadia, among others, recognized for their impactful contributions and unwavering commitment to building inspiring legacies.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) W-Power Launched in 2017, this initiative seeks to spotlight self-made women who have forged their own paths to success, acting as role models for future generations.
  • (ii) The Forbes India editorial team curated the list using both primary and secondary research, focusing on entrepreneurs and professionals without inherited wealth or privileged positions.
  • (iii) Key evaluation metrics included a combination of financial success, influence and leadership, innovation, and societal impact, which collectively highlighted the honorees' ability to drive change, inspire others, and create lasting value across their respective fields.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, who among the following was featured in the Forbes India W-Power 2025 list?

Correct Answer: Payal Kapadia

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Forbes India

  • Editor: Suveen Sinha
  • Headquarter : Mumbai