Top 10 Self-Made Women Entrepreneurs in India: Radha Vembu tops list, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw at second spot

2 min readJul 2, 2026 11:00 AM IST

Top 10 Self-Made Women Entrepreneurs in India: Gone are the days when entrepreneurship was considered a man’s game. These exceptional women have emerged as India’s most powerful self-made entrepreneurs, gaining global recognition for their brilliant strategic vision and multi-billion dollar enterprises.

The latest data from the Hurun India Rich List highlights how these leaders have reached the top through their incredible entrepreneurial journeys. Although women currently own just 20.37% of MSMEs and account for 23.3% of India’s workforce, their rapidly growing footprint in the business world has garnered significant attention.

Consequently, there is an increasing emphasis on recognizing and celebrating female founders who, through their perseverance and triumphs, have become inspiring role models for aspiring business leaders across the country.

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The top three spots on the list are held by Radha Vembu (Zoho Corporation), Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (Biocon Limited), and Falguni Nayar (Nykaa), ranking at 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively. Vandana Luthra (VLCC Wellness) follows at No. 4. Kalpana Saroj (Kamani Tubes) and Richa Kar (Zivame) secured the 5th and 6th positions. Meanwhile, Vineeta Singh (Sugar Cosmetics), Upasana Taku (MobiKwik), and Ghazal Alagh (Mamaearth) ranked at #7, #8 and #9 respectively with Aditi Gupta rounding out the top ten.

Top 10 Self-Made Women Entrepreneurs in India 2026:

Rank

Name

Net-worth (Cr)

Company

1

Radha Vembu

55,300

Zoho Corporation

2

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

32,000

Biocon Limited

3

Falguni Nayar

29,000

Nykaa

4

Vandana Luthra

1300

VLCC Wellness

5

Kalpana Saroj

917

Kamani Tubes

6

Richa Kar

750

Zivame

7

Vineeta Singh

300

Sugar Cosmetics

8

Upasana Taku

500-800

MobiKwik

8

Ghazal Alagh

150-250

Honasa Consumer (Mamaearth)

10

Aditi Gupta

8.3

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