December 6, 2025 – Mumbai:
The Womenpreneur Leadership Forum and Awards 2025 lit up Mumbai with an extraordinary evening dedicated to celebrating women who are redefining leadership, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship in India. Hosted by Womenpreneur India, led by Deepak Malik, and supported by Womenpreneur Middle East under the leadership of founder Vivek Malik, the event brought together over hundred influential founders, creators, leaders, investors and media figures at Fairfield by Marriott, Mumbai.
The red carpet opened the evening with glamour and excitement. Alankrita Sahai, Surbhi Chandna, Nyrraa Banerjee, Preeti Jhangiani, Jheel Mehta, Deiya Sindhi, Garima Goel, Karishma Raj Soni, Niharica Raizada, Sonyaa Ayodhya and several other personalities graced the event with their presence, adding charm, energy and visibility to the celebration.
A defining moment of the night came when Jeet Chandan, Managing Director of BizDateUp, took the stage to announce an exclusive fifty crore rupees fund committed entirely to women-led startups in India. The announcement was met with overwhelming applause and marked a significant milestone for the country’s women entrepreneurship ecosystem, raising the bar for inclusive investing and founder support.
The Forum also featured two thought-provoking panel discussions that brought together some of India’s most impactful women leaders. Vandana Sajnani Khattar, Nivedita Basu, Mandana Karimi, Anisha Anand, Sneha Agarwal, Sukhmani Sadana, Shreya Ghodawat, Pavitra Gandhi and Tanya G Satish shared insights from their journeys across entertainment, sustainability, technology, hospitality, media, creative arts and social entrepreneurship. Their discussions explored contemporary themes such as leadership, sustainability, innovation, digital transformation and the evolving landscape of women-led businesses. The conversations were candid, inspiring and deeply resonant with the entrepreneurial audience.
Inside the ceremony, the atmosphere was filled with emotion and celebration as awardees shared stories of perseverance, purpose and achievement. Their narratives showcased the dynamic roles women are playing across industries including technology, fashion, sustainability, hospitality, entertainment and digital media. The event highlighted how women across India are shaping the next era of business through vision, resilience and innovation.
Deepak Malik, COO of Womenpreneur India, reflected on the evening by stating that the awards were not just a ceremony but a milestone for the country’s women-led business ecosystem. He emphasised that the combination of powerful conversations and Jeet Chandan’s fifty crore fund announcement sent a strong message that women are leading India’s growth story with confidence and impact.
Vivek Malik, Founder and CEO of Womenpreneur Middle East, added that the organisation’s mission remains centered on building bridges between India and the Middle East, creating platforms that empower women entrepreneurs globally and amplifying voices that pave the way for future generations.
The Womenpreneur Leadership Forum and Awards 2025 concluded with a sense of triumph, inspiration and unity. With robust media coverage, high-profile participation and a strong commitment to celebrating and supporting women in business, the event has established itself as one of India’s most influential platforms for women leaders, innovators and changemakers.
