NEW DELHI: The 2024 Hurun India Rich List, released on Thursday, spotlighted the top 10 self-made women in India, with Radha Vembu of Zoho leading the group with a net worth of Rs 47,500 crore.
She is followed by Falguni Nayar of Nykaa and Jayshree Ullal of Arista Networks, both with fortunes exceeding Rs32,000 crore. Neha Bansal, co-founder of the eyewear retail company Lenskart, emerged as the youngest self-made woman entrepreneur on the list.
Juhi Chawla, with a wealth of Rs4,600 crore, also made it to the list. In addition to being recognised among self-made women, Chawla secured a spot next to Shah Rukh Khan in the category of silver screen titans in the 2024 Hurun India Rich List.
Radha Vembu, co-founder and CEO of Zoho, a global technology company, leads the rankings with her impressive net worth, solidifying her position as one of India’s most successful entrepreneurs.
Falguni Nayar, founder and CEO of Nykaa, has transformed India’s beauty retail landscape. With a net worth of Rs32,200 crore, Nayar has built Nykaa into a leading online beauty platform.
Jayshree Ullal, CEO of Arista Networks, is another standout entrepreneur on the list. With a net worth of Rs32,100 crore, Ullal has guided Arista Networks to become a top provider of cloud networking solutions.
Other notable women entrepreneurs:
- Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw: Founder and Executive Chairperson of Biocon, Mazumdar-Shaw has made significant contributions to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
- Neha Narkhede & Family: Co-founder of Confluent, a leading data streaming platform, Narkhede and her family have achieved notable success in the tech sector.
- Juhi Chawla: The famous Bollywood actress has also ventured into entrepreneurship with investments in the entertainment industry.
- Indra K Nooyi: Although no longer based in India, former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi remains one of the most influential Indian women in business.
