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In recent years, the wave of entrepreneurship in India has produced top-notch start-ups and entrepreneurs. Among the list of successful entrepreneurs, many women have also been able to secure their names through their outstanding feats. They have not only yielded great and innovative startups but also have laid the foundation for women in the startup and entrepreneurship world. In this article, we cherish and celebrate 10 Successful Women Entrepreneurs in India with MBAs who have contributed immensely to the space in the past couple of years.
These women entrepreneurs have emerged as problem solvers in their respective fields. Their innovative ideas and creative thinking ability have changed the way people operate in their day-to-day lives. The list of 10 successful women entrepreneurs in India with MBA is given below.
Vandana Luthra: Vandana Luthra is a prominent Indian women entrepreneur known for founding the VLCC (Vandana Luthra Curls and Curves), a leading wellness and beauty brand. She completed her MBA from the University of Delhi. She started VLCC in 1989, and it has since expanded into various segments including skincare, fitness, and beauty. The brand today has a strong presence in India as well as other countries.
Ghazal Alagh: Ghazal Alagh is an influential Indian entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Mamaearth, a popular skincare and wellness brand. She along with her husband founded Mamaearth in the year 2016 under the parent company Honasa Consumer Private Limited. The company made its debut in the stock market with an IPO last year. The brand is recognized for its sustainable and environmentally friendly products.
Falguni Nayar: Falguni Nayar is an IIM Ahmedabad alumni. She is famous for founding Nykka. Nykka is a leading beauty and personal e-commerce platform. With her background in finance, she worked in the field of investment banking for 18 years. Under her leadership, Nykka has gained immense popularity, especially among young female consumers. She is also involved in philanthropic activities related to women's empowerment and entrepreneurship.
Aditi Gupta: Aditi Gupta is an entrepreneur and the co-founder of Menstrupedia, an innovative platform focused on menstrual health education. She has an MBA from the National School of Design. Co-founded in the year 2013 Menstrupedia aims to provide accurate and accessible information around menstruation to break the stigma associated with it. The platform includes comic books, online resources, and workshops that educate young people about menstrual health.
Richa Kar: Richa Kar is an NMIMS MBA graduate of the batch 2005-2007. She is the co-founder of Zivame, an online lingerie store that has a wide consumer base. The startup has played an important role, focusing on body positivity and inclusivity. She has also served as a Software Analyst for IT firms.
Naiyya Saggi: Naiyya Saggi is the co-founder and CEO of Babychakra, a platform focused on providing parenting resources, products, and community support for new parents in India. Naiyya Saggi got her MBA from the prestigious Harvard Business School. Babychakra aims to empower new parents with information and services related to pregnancy, child care, parenting, and early childhood development.
Radhika Aggarwal: Radhika Aggarwal is the co-founder of the online e-commerce marketplace Shopclues. Shopclues is India’s one of the first online marketplace that was founded back in 2011. Radhika Aggarwal completed her MBA from the Washington University in St. Louis. She also holds a postgraduate degree in advertising and public relations.
Vineeta Singh: An IIM Ahmedabad alumni, Vineeta Singh is a popular women entrepreneur. She is the co-founder of Sugar Cosmetics, a leading beauty and lifestyle brand in India. She is also seen as one of the sharks in the reality show Shark Tank India. She is a strong advocate of women's empowerment.
Namita Thapar: Namita Thapar is a notable entrepreneur and the executive director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals. Namita Thapar completed her MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business in 2001. She is also a Chartered Accountant. She too was seen as a judge in the reality show Shark Tank India.
Anisha Singh: Anisha Singh is an accomplished entrepreneur popular for being the CEO and co-founder of Mydala. Mydala is a platform that focuses on local services and deals in India, particularly in the beauty and wellness sector. Anisha Singh has an MBA from the American University in Washington DC.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The ventures of women entrepreneurs in India are valued at a few hundred million. Their ventures have significantly contributed to creating jobs, innovation, and economic growth, especially in emerging markets like India.
Women Entrepreneurs in India have left their mark across various fields like beauty, lifestyle, parenting, finance, biotechnology, skincare, and pharmaceuticals.
Many of the women entrepreneurs have completed their MBA before venturing into the startup world. The leadership and problem-solving skills acquired through an MBA helped the entrepreneurs to make the right decision and lead.
There are many notable women entrepreneurs in India with an MBA across different fields. A few of those include the likes of Vineeta Singh, Ghazal Alagh, Anisha Singh, Radhika Aggarwal, etc.
On Question asked by student community
Hello Sunita
IIM Sambalpur follows three stage selection process. Before the selection process starts here are the percentage of candidates who will be shortlisted at each stage in each category to meet reservation requirements
Sc-15%
St-7.5%
Nc-obc- 27%
Ews-10%
Stage 1 ( Based on cat 2025 shortlisting)
Minimum percentile applicable
IIM AHMEDABAD- moderate to low chance, USUALLY REQUIRES 99+ FOR GENM
IIM CALCUTTA- high chance only If class 10th and 12th weightage is high
FMS DELHI- low chance, prefers VARC section more
IIM LUCKNOW- moderate to high chance
IIM KOZIKHODE- moderate to high, generally based on your academic profile
IIM
Hello,
The IIT Guwahati cutoff for SC and EWS categories depends on the branch, year, and JoSAA counselling round, but you can get a general idea from recent trends.
For the SC category, closing ranks usually range from 4,000 to 9,000 for popular branches like CSE, ECE, and Mechanical, while
with this percentile, you can get into tier 2 or tier 3 college, the list of the few notable college is given below-
1) FLAME university, Pune
2) AIMS institute, Bangalore
3) Doon business school, Dehradun
4) Christ university, Bangalore
5) NIT Trichy
6) KIIT school of management, Bhuvneshwar
A CAT percentile of 99.64 is an excellent score and definitely places you in a strong position for top IIM calls, including IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Calcutta. However, admission to these institutes is not based on CAT score alone. Each of these IIMs follows a holistic selection process
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