NDTV Marathi has announced the return of its flagship thought leadership conclave, NDTV Marathi Manch 2026, which will be held in Mumbai on June 1. Centred around the theme ‘Nari Shakti Maharashtra: The Power Driving Progress’, the event will bring together policymakers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, sportspersons and social changemakers to discuss the role of women in shaping Maharashtra’s future.

According to an NDTV Marathi press release, the conclave will be inaugurated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and will also be attended by Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar. The event aims to place women at the heart of conversations around governance, economic development, social transformation and cultural progress.

The 2026 edition will focus on the women leading change across sectors including politics, administration, enterprise, sports, cinema, wellness and social impact. Through a series of discussions and interactions, the platform will explore how women are contributing to Maharashtra’s growth story while addressing key challenges and opportunities facing the state.

Rahul Kanwal, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of NDTV, said the conclave seeks to highlight the voices of women who are shaping Maharashtra’s future through leadership, vision and determination. He noted that Maharashtra has long been a leader in industry, culture and politics, and the event will place women at the centre of public discourse.

The conclave will feature an extensive lineup of prominent personalities, including Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister Pankaja Munde, Minister of State Meghana Bodikar, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde, NCP Working President and MP Supriya Sule, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Manisha Mhaiskar, entrepreneur and social worker Usha Kakade, Kirloskar Brothers Managing Director Rama Kirloskar, folk artist Radha Patil, IPS officer Mokshada Patil, Indian tennis player Rutuja Bhosale, and actors Bhumi Pednekar and Girija Oak.

Jitendra Dixit, Executive Editor of NDTV Marathi, said the platform reflects the aspirations, concerns and changing social landscape of Maharashtra. He added that the women-centric edition will provide an opportunity for influential voices from different sectors to engage in meaningful conversations around leadership, policy, opportunity and the future of the state.

Over the years, NDTV Marathi Manch has established itself as a significant platform for dialogue and thought leadership in Maharashtra. This year’s edition seeks to underline the growing influence of women in driving innovation, governance and social progress while encouraging conversations around inclusivity and empowerment.

NDTV Marathi Manch 2026 will be broadcast live across NDTV Marathi’s television and digital platforms from 10 am onwards on June 1.