Across industries, women entrepreneurs in India are building brands that combine creativity, purpose and innovation. From design and fashion to wellness, travel and health-tech, these founders are redefining modern entrepreneurship while creating meaningful impact. Here are inspiring women whose ideas have grown into influential brands loved by thousands.
Karishma Trehan
Founder & Director | Karishma Trehan Designs
Karishma Trehan is a new-generation design entrepreneur redefining luxury interiors through thoughtful, Vastu-aligned spaces.
As Founder and Director of Karishma Trehan Designs, she combines aesthetic sensibility with insights from her early exposure to real estate development. Her philosophy of “functional luxury” focuses on creating spaces that enhance emotional well-being, prosperity and everyday living. Working across Delhi NCR, Karishma’s boutique practice emphasizes purposeful design over excess. Beyond interiors, she is passionate about empowering women through skill-building initiatives, reflecting a balanced journey of creativity, consciousness and meaningful community impact.
Mehak Arora
Founder | KAINICHE
Mehak launched Kainiche in 2019 after leaving her corporate job, starting from a small room at home with a simple vision—to make stylish statement bags accessible and affordable.
What began as a small initiative quickly gained popularity through word of mouth and loyal customers. Over the years, she has participated in more than 200 exhibitions and built a strong community of fashion lovers. With over 3,40,000 followers on Instagram and a YouTube Silver Creator Award, Mehak continues to grow her brand while empowering women to express confidence through fashion.
Lekha B Khona
Founder | Reet Jewellery
Reet Jewellery by Lekha B Khona celebrates heritage while embracing contemporary style.
The brand is known for bold silver-look and oxidized statement pieces that blend traditional inspiration with modern fashion. From striking tribal chokers to celebrity-inspired designs seen on personalities like Kusha Kapila, Reet’s collections stand out for their strong identity and cultural charm. Many pieces sell out quickly, reflecting their growing popularity. Beyond jewellery, the brand also creates bespoke hampers, wedding favors and festive collections, bringing a touch of rooted elegance and individuality to modern celebrations.
Meenakshi Vyas & Rashika Nayak
Co-Founders | NORI
Meenakshi Vyas and Rashika Nayak co-founded NORI to create travel essentials designed specifically for women.
After years working with leading brands like Myntra, Reliance and PharmEasy, Meenakshi recognized that women’s travel needs were often overlooked. Together with Rashika’s artisanal design expertise, they built NORI as a brand focused on intuitive functionality and elegant practicality. Inspired by Meenakshi’s love for bags and travel, the brand simplifies mobility for modern women. Guided by their philosophy “Keep It Movin’,” NORI represents a new wave of women-led innovation in travel gear.
Saloni Anand
Co-Founder | Traya Health
Saloni Anand is the Co-founder of Traya Health, a science-led D2C health-tech platform addressing hair loss through personalized treatment.
An engineer by training, Saloni began her entrepreneurial journey after hunting and struggling to find effective solutions for premature hair loss. In 2019 she co-founded Traya, integrating Ayurveda, dermatology and nutrition into a holistic treatment model. Today the platform has served over 12 lakh customers, with 93% reporting results. Saloni’s leadership has helped build one of India’s most trusted consumer health brands focused on evidence-based care.
Jubilee Raina & Sarah Raina
Co-Founders | POSHTE
Sisters Jubilee and Sarah Raina founded Poshte as a wellness-driven brand rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom and mindful self-care.
Their philosophy centers on the belief that true beauty begins with inner balance. Through nature-led formulations and ritual-based routines, Poshte encourages slow, intentional care that nurtures both emotional well-being and healthy skin. Moving beyond quick-fix beauty solutions, the brand promotes holistic wellness and conscious living. With its thoughtful approach to skin and soul, Poshte resonates strongly with modern consumers seeking harmony between inner calm and outer radiance.
Vandana Sethhi
Founder | Luv My India
Vandana Sethhi is the Founder of Luv My India, India’s first nationalist lifestyle brand celebrating cultural pride through modern design and storytelling.
With over 25 years of experience in advertising, brand communications and filmmaking, she has built a career shaping powerful narratives rooted in Indian identity and consumer insight. Observing that patriotism was often limited to special occasions, Vandana envisioned a brand that integrates national pride into everyday living. Through Luv My India, she encourages Indians to express their roots confidently while blending contemporary aesthetics with heritage-driven storytelling.
MAMTA ROY
Founder | Director, ODETTE
Self-DrivenEntrepreneur, Graduate in Commerce from the HR College, Mumbai and Founder of Mamta Apparels which specialised exclusively in the area of merchandising/ fabric sourcing for international retailers such as the Landmark Group, C & A, Primark, Tom Tailor and several other European brands. Co-founded Odette.in along with her husband Amit Roy in 2020 which is now a Rs.100 crore value fashion brand in the area of accessories and fashion-wear. Interests’ apart from founding companies are shopping, music and spending time with family.
Saumya Alagh
Co-Founder and CEO – NYNM | Truth & Hair
After spending 12 years as a corporate ERP consultant, Saumya’s path took a decisive turn when her 4-year-old daughter innocently asked why she straightened her curls. This poignant moment fueled Saumya’s determination to create a legacy free from societal norms.
Passionate about hair care, Saumya had long explored the intricacies during her free time. The convergence of her daughter’s question and passion led to the launch of NYNM in 2018. In just one year, NYNM achieved a significant milestone with 1000+ orders per month and over 50% returning customer rate.
Queenie Singh | Founder, Jewels by Queenie
Queenie Singh is the visionary behind Jewels by Queenie, a luxury fine jewellery brand known for its bold, contemporary designs and artisanal craftsmanship. Her work reflects a refined approach to modern Indian jewellery, blending timeless elegance with statement-making aesthetics.
Tanushri Biyani – Founder, Anaar
Tanushri Biyani founded Anaar as a footwear and accessories brand that merges comfort with contemporary Indian design. Her vision of accessible, stylish luxury has made Anaar a growing name among fashion-forward consumers.
Mrunalini Rao | Eponymous Design Label
Mrunalini’s journey into fashion was one of courage and determination. Choosing design over
medicine, she graduated as a gold medalist from NIFT and refined her craft at leading design houses
before launching her own label. What began as a passion for creating beautiful clothing soon evolved
into a vision—to craft heirlooms, not trends. The label embraces a slow, thoughtful approach to
fashion, where every design is meticulously handcrafted from a blank canvas to a finished
masterpiece.
Ridhi Bansal | Co-founder of ITRH
As the co-founder of ITRH, Ridhi Bansal has redefined wedding couture by seamlessly blending India’s age-old artisanal traditions with modern opulence. Her innovative approach to heritage craftsmanship—reviving techniques like Kalamkari, Chikankari, and Gota-weaving—has transformed bridal fashion, making luxury both timeless and sustainable.
Ranna Gill | Eponymous Design Label
A pioneer in Indian fashion, Ranna Gill has redefined contemporary womenswear, seamlessly blending heritage craftsmanship with global trends. Her brand stands out for its impeccable embroidery, tailored silhouettes, and rich color palettes. With flagship stores across India and an expanding international presence, Ranna’s vision continues to shape the industry.
Richa Bansal | Founder – Purple & Pink Digital & All Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
Richa Bansal is a leading hospitality marketing expert and entrepreneur, best known as the Founder of Purple & Pink Digital, a global hospitality-focused marketing agency, and the Founder of All Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), a community dedicated to empowering and connecting women in business. Over the years, her work has helped more than 100 businesses globally build stronger brands and grow their market presence. Known for her strategic thinking, creative storytelling, and deep understanding of hospitality consumer behavior, Richa continues to influence how hotels approach digital marketing and brand building in the modern era.
Ridhi Mehra | Eponymous Design Label
Since 2012, Ridhi Mehra has modernized Indian ethnic wear, effortlessly merging traditional craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics. Her innovative pre-draped saree revolutionized occasion wear, making heritage more accessible. Her Safarnama campaign marked a defining moment, introducing bridal couture that bridges intricate hand embroidery with modern silhouettes.
Esha Bhambri | House of Fett
Founder of House of Fett, Esha Bhambri has transformed premium womenswear with her dynamic, runway-inspired designs. Within five years, she built a self-funded brand with 15 retail stores across India, proving that passion and innovation can reshape an industry. House of Fett’s success is driven by fresh, fast-evolving collections and digital growth strategies, achieving a 160% YOY increase in sales. With a strong focus on customer experience and affordability, Esha’s brand has redefined contemporary fashion.
Mrunal Khimji | Founder, Eponymous Design Label
Originally from India and based in Muscat, Mrunal Khimji is a designer and entrepreneur whose work is deeply rooted in craftsmanship and cultural dialogue. After studying Jewellery Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, she developed a strong appreciation for precision, detail, and the artistry of handmade work, principles that continue to shape her design philosophy. For over two decades, she has worked closely with Indian designers and textiles, playing a significant role in taking Indian fashion and design onto a global platform through her venture, Mrunal’s Boutique, which she founded in 2007. In 2024, she launched her eponymous brand, Mrunal Khimji Label, a natural progression of her long-standing journey in fashion. Through the label, she brings together Indian craftsmanship and Middle Eastern influences, creating fluid silhouettes and intricately detailed pieces that reflect her enduring commitment to artisanal design and thoughtful luxury.
Shailja Kashyap | Founder, Mamash Organics
Shailja Kashyap is the founder of Mamash Organics, a hormone-conscious Ayurvedic skincare brand designed for women experiencing hormonal skin concerns that occur due to PCOS, thyroid, etc that most of the women face everyday. Rooted in a four-generation Ayurvedic legacy, the brand blends traditional formulation wisdom with modern clean-beauty standards to create products that support hormonal balance while caring for the skin. Inspired by her own hormonal health journey, Shailja launched Mamash Organics to introduce a new category in India, skincare that works in harmony with women’s bodies rather than against them.
Ramya Murlidhara | Founder, WEDNIX Studios
Ramya Murlidhara is an award-winning wedding photographer and the creative force behind WEDNIX Studios. Known for her ability to capture genuine emotions, she transforms fleeting wedding moments into timeless memories that families cherish for generations. Her photographs highlight laughter, rituals, intimate glances, and the beauty of cultural traditions with elegance and authenticity. With over a decade of experience, Ramya has built a reputation for storytelling through imagery and attention to detail. Her passion, creativity, and dedication have made her a respected name in the wedding photography industry. Through her work, Ramya continues to inspire aspiring photographers to pursue their passion and capture stories that last forever.
