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Meet 5 of India’s sharp-witted women entrepreneurs

In the vibrant landscape of India's entrepreneurial sphere, a formidable force of sharp-witted women has emerged, steering innovation, driving change, and achieving remarkable outcomes. This select group of individuals stands out not only for their business acumen but also for their determination to break barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries.

Who is Ambiga Subramanian, self-made millionaire and first woman to head Indian unicorn?

Subramanian ranked fourth after Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, chairperson of biotechnology company Biocon, with a net worth of over Rs2,500 crore ($381 million). Vembu Radha, director at software products maker Zoho, and Sheela Gautam, chairperson emeritus of mattress-maker Sheela Foam are all behind Subramanian. The Hurun India rich list ranks Indians with wealth in excess of Rs1,000 crore ($152 million).