Most Influential Business Leaders in India 2025
Indian business leaders have emerged, not just adapting to change but also driving it. These individuals are visionaries, innovators, and strategic thinkers who are transforming industries, building resilient companies, and defining India’s role on the world stage. Their influence extends beyond boardrooms, from leading green energy and AI breakthroughs to reimagining banking, manufacturing, and transportation. This curated list of Portfolio highlights India’s top business leaders of 2025, those who are rewriting business norms and inspiring future entrepreneurs, investors, and changemakers. Explore their journeys, learn about their contributions, and watch their impact on the future unfold. Portfolio is commemorating market trends, startups, leadership, and insights from business leaders to help our readership benefit and step into the world of business. So dive into the practicality, vision, and strategy of business leaders through our upcoming edition.
Dr. Chinmoy Mukherjee
Chairman and Managing Director
Maker&Son Private Limited
Dr. Mukherjee built a career defined by resilience, adaptability, and unwavering vision. From navigating India’s early infrastructure challenges to landmark projects like the Burj Khalifa, he has led complex engineering, corporate, and human initiatives. His journey reflects a rare blend of technical mastery and people leadership
Anitya Pun
Head of Finance
Anitya is a strategist who turns numbers into narratives of growth. From retail giants like Lifestyle and Pantaloons to dynamic startups like Wooqer, AntWorks, and Infeedo, he has mastered the art of balancing precision with vision. A Chartered Accountant by training and a leader by instinct, his journey is defined by resilience, foresight, and the ability to scale businesses with impact.
Ashyin Thakral
Head of Strategic Partnerships
Tata 1mg
Ashyin thrives at the intersection of innovation and human connection, turning complex healthcare solutions into trusted experiences.From building content at HealthKart to driving growth at Swiggy’s early NCR days, she has consistently transformed ideas into impact. With a builder’s mindset, grit, and curiosity, she shapes partnerships that make healthcare more human, accessible, and meaningful.
Ravindra Vytla
Vice President – Exchange Technology
Ravindra is a technology leader who turns bold ideas into impactful solutions. From pioneering SMS-based school communication platforms to leading global teams, he has consistently embraced change as a catalyst for innovation. Today, he drives AI-led transformation at IEX, blending deep technical expertise with visionary leadership to shape the future of energy trading.
Satish Batra
Assistant Director
Satish Batra is a real estate leader who blends ethical clarity with forward-thinking ambition. With a career spanning global finance and high-stakes property markets, he builds trust-driven, future-ready teams and investment strategies that endure. At the intersection of disruption and opportunity, Satish champions resilience, transparency, and purposeful leadership in India’s evolving real estate landscape.