Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

The chairperson and Managing director of Biocon is the face of women leaders in corporate India. Her latest net worth is ₹18,500 crores, according to Hurun Rich list.

The pharmaceuticals entrepreneur has often been in the news for her views on an array of issues including some criticism of the Indian government after the unfortunate death of Cafe Coffee Day founder VG Siddhartha.