Shanti Ekambaram tops the inaugural Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List 2025, which highlights 97 women across sectors, with financial services leading in representation. Standout leaders include Parminder Chopra, Vibha Padalkar, A Manimekhalai, and Vishakha Mulye. The list also recognises women founders, investors, and next-gen changemakers like Kavitha Subramanian, Nruthya Madappa, and Ananyashree Birla.