Business Today is set to host the 21st edition of its highly anticipated Most Powerful Women (MPW) in Business Awards in Mumbai.

This prestigious event will honor the exceptional women leaders who are shaping the future of India’s business landscape. The theme for this year’s awards is “Balance. Work. Life. Safety.”, reflecting Corporate India’s ongoing journey toward creating a more balanced, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

Since its inception in 2003, Business Today’s MPW initiative has become a leading platform for celebrating women leaders, sparking important conversations on gender equity, inclusivity, and workplace safety.

The ceremony will bring together influential figures from a wide range of industries, offering an invaluable opportunity for attendees to engage with visionary leaders and gain insights into their transformative work. The event is expected to be a hub for discussions on the positive impact of women in business.

Keynote speakers for the event will include Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, who will serve as the Chief Guest, along with a stellar lineup of industry experts such as:
• Prabha Narasimhan, MD & CEO of Colgate-Palmolive (India)
• Padmaja Ruparel, Co-founder of Indian Angel Network
• Pavitra Shankar, MD of Brigade Group
• Prativa Mohapatra, VP & Managing Director, Adobe India
• Sindhu Gangadharan, MD & Head, Customer Innovation Services, SAP Labs India

The event will also feature cultural icons and entrepreneurs, including Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Maheep Kapoor, Bhavna Pandey, Neelam Kothari, Seema Kiran Sajdah, and Shalini Passi, who will share their personal journeys and insights.

Other notable contributors include Shefali Goradia, Chairperson of Deloitte South Asia; Ameera Shah, Executive Chairperson of Metropolis Healthcare; Devita Saraf, Chairperson & CEO of Vu Group; Ananya Birla, Founder & Chairperson of Svatantra Microfinance; and Nirupa Shankar, Joint MD of Brigade Group.

Through the MPW Awards, Business Today underscores its commitment to fostering a corporate ecosystem that values inclusivity and empowers women at every stage of their careers. By recognizing these incredible women and driving conversations around work-life balance, safety, and diversity, the event serves as a call to action for organizations across India to implement meaningful changes that support the next generation of women leaders.