- Date : 23/10/2023
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India is home to great women who have left an indelible impression in whichever fields they have chosen. In the financial sector, many women have been in leadership roles credited with bringing considerable change. Meet the top 5 of them.

India has been a leading advocate of women's empowerment, and many women are breaking the glass ceiling in modern society. Over the years, women have shown that they can excel in any career they choose and have even overshone their male counterparts. Moreover, when a woman is placed in a leadership position, she can handle the role with panache. Many women have contributed significantly to the financial segment and brought great changes. Here’s a list of the top 5 leaders who have helped shape the financial landscape in 2023.
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Some leading females in the Indian financial industry include Arundhati Bhattacharya, Naina Lal Kidwai, and Ranjana Kumar.
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Arundhati Bhattacharya has been ranked 25th in the Most Powerful Women in the World by Forbes and also features in the Top 100 Global Thinkers list.
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Shanti Ekambaram is working with Kotak and has been named among India's 50 most powerful women.
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Renu Sud, Naina Lal Kidwai and Ranjana Kumar are also ranked among the most powerful women in business.
Top 5 Women in the Financial Sector

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The Bottom Line
Like these women, you too can be a successful entrepreneur or employee and carve a niche for yourself in your preferred area of expertise. Take a leaf out of their books and give wings to your career.
Also Read – Here’s how to improve financial security for women
India has been a leading advocate of women's empowerment, and many women are breaking the glass ceiling in modern society. Over the years, women have shown that they can excel in any career they choose and have even overshone their male counterparts. Moreover, when a woman is placed in a leadership position, she can handle the role with panache. Many women have contributed significantly to the financial segment and brought great changes. Here’s a list of the top 5 leaders who have helped shape the financial landscape in 2023.
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Some leading females in the Indian financial industry include Arundhati Bhattacharya, Naina Lal Kidwai, and Ranjana Kumar.
-
Arundhati Bhattacharya has been ranked 25th in the Most Powerful Women in the World by Forbes and also features in the Top 100 Global Thinkers list.
-
Shanti Ekambaram is working with Kotak and has been named among India's 50 most powerful women.
-
Renu Sud, Naina Lal Kidwai and Ranjana Kumar are also ranked among the most powerful women in business.
Top 5 Women in the Financial Sector

Also Read – Know why women investors are rising in crypto
Click here to read the latest articles on Get Inspired
The Bottom Line
Like these women, you too can be a successful entrepreneur or employee and carve a niche for yourself in your preferred area of expertise. Take a leaf out of their books and give wings to your career.
Also Read – Here’s how to improve financial security for women