The Top Leadership Titans of the Year 2025 list honours the nation’s influential and visionary leaders. These trailblazers, spanning diverse sectors such as business, politics, and social work, have played a pivotal role in shaping India’s growth story. Through innovation, strategic insight, and unwavering dedication, they drive progress and inspire future generations of leaders.
Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons
Natarajan Chandrasekaran is the Chairman of Tata Sons, appointed in 2017. He previously served as CEO and MD of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), where he led its global expansion. Known for his leadership and strategic vision, Chandrasekaran has been instrumental in shaping the Tata Group’s success.
Dr. Rahil Chaudhary, managing director of Eye7 Eye Hospitals
Dr. Rahil Chaudhary, a renowned Cataract & Refractive Surgeon and Managing Director of Eye7 Eye Hospitals, Delhi-NCR, has achieved another milestone by entering the Limca Book of Records for correcting the highest recorded myopic spectacle power of -32.5D using advanced Phakic IOL (ICL) technology. He’s also recognised for introducing AI-powered LASIK and holds the Guinness World Record for the most LASIK surgeries in a day.
Akshay Jain, founder & managing director at Namo eWaste Management
Akshay Jain is the visionary Founder and Managing Director of Namo eWaste Management Ltd., a leader in India’s e-waste recycling industry. Driven by a passion for sustainability, he aims to revolutionise waste management through cutting-edge technologies, environmental stewardship, and social impact. His leadership focuses on creating a cleaner, greener future by responsibly recycling electronic waste, empowering communities, and advocating for global environmental change.
Vinod Nair, president at Noventiq Services India
Vinod Nair, President – Noventiq India, built a US$800M multi-cloud and cybersecurity solutions giant within a decade, blending sharp business acumen, people-first ethos, and strategic acquisitions. Under his leadership, Noventiq (headquarters in London) became India’s largest Microsoft Cloud partner in record time, with substantial investments in Global Development Centers, Security Operations Centers, and a 3,000-strong workforce.
Richa Singh, founder of My Earthy Styling
A celebrity stylist who has worked with Bollywood stars, she’s known for her commitment to sustainability in fashion, advocating for recycling, renting, and repeating. After styling celeb weddings, she’s launching “Mira,” a luxe wedding styling platform that brings together stylists, makeup artists, designers, and photographers to collaborate for better results, where sustainability would be her priority.
Rajesh Verma, founder of Travelution
Rajesh Verma is a seasoned travel entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience in the Travel & Hospitality Industry. He is the Managing Director at Travelution DMC – an inbound & destination management company that caters to foreign tourists traveling to Dubai and the Indian subcontinent. He is also the founder/team head at The Travel Republic (TTR) – India outbound B2B wholesalers for Vietnam, the Philippines, Bali & Europe. His passion for travel brought him into the travel industry in the year 2010, leaving a well-paid Wealth Management profile with a reputed bank. Now, with offices in four countries, both companies are jointly heading towards a turnover of USD 5 million soon.
Prashant Bora, founder, MD and CEO of Bora Multicorp
Prashant Bora, Founder and CMD of Bora Multicorp, an Indian conglomerate, excels in merchant exports of Smartphones. With a diverse portfolio spanning manufacturing, e-commerce, and B2B trade, the company boasts a global presence. Bora, a seasoned entrepreneur and philanthropist, emphasises innovation, integrity, and stakeholder relationships.
Prafull Garg, CEO & founder of Nvedya Group of Companies
Prafull Garg has positioned Nvedya as a client-centric leader across diversified sectors through its ISO 9001:2015-certified sub-companies, providing tailored solutions—whether managing taxes, launching startups, handling real estate, upgrading IT infrastructure, or advancing healthcare. The name ‘Nvedya’ is inspired by Prafull’s daughter, Naivedya. The Nvedya Foundation supports causes such as education, healthcare, and the environment.
Nikhil Chopra, director, North & East India, DB Schenker
Nikhil Chopra, chartered accountant and ISB alumnus brings over 16 years of leadership excellence. Renowned for driving transformative growth, market leadership, and operational excellence, he combines strategic vision with financial expertise to deliver sustainable business outcomes, cementing his reputation as an influential leader in the logistics and supply chain industry.
Geeta Bora, founder of Spherule Foundation
Dr. Geeta Bora, the Founder of Spherule Foundation, worked in the US IT industry for a decade before returning to India to focus on the development sector. Her impactful social work is recognised both nationally and internationally. Spherule Foundation operates nationwide and is ranked among India’s top 10 most trusted NGOs.
Madhavi Patri Subramanian, director at ArogyaAishwarya
Cdr Madhavi (Retd) shattered barriers, excelling in multiple dimensions- aviation, corporate leadership, wellness. International Yoga Gold medalist, Podium runner, “Inspiring Board Director-2024” awardee, BRSR expert. Outstanding in every sphere. Through ArogyaAishwarya, she empowers individuals and corporates with holistic wellness. Her book “30 Minutes a Day to Immunity and Health” fuels transformation, a compelling guide for healthy living.
Ramakanth, founder and managing director at Axle HRM
Ramakanth (RK), founder of Axle HRM, a Hyderabad-based HR tech consulting firm, is an alumnus of ISB and JNTU UCEA. He champions service excellence and work-life balance, driving strategic partnerships across Australia, Singapore, and the US. RK’s leadership is rooted in humility and a people-first approach.
Purvi Shah, founder at Purvi Shah Interiors
Purvi Shah Interiors, established in 2005, is a premier interior design studio known for its expertise in Vaastu consultation and colour therapy. With 100+ projects and 15+ years of experience, the studio delivers bespoke, functional designs. It won the 2021 National Architecture & Interior Design Excellence Award for creativity and precision.
P K Samal, founder & managing director of Edovu Ventures Group
P K Samal is a visionary education leader who is transforming learning across 50+ countries. He pioneered K12 Schools, EduXLL, and American EduGlobal Schools, establishing them globally. Expanding further, he launched EduGlobal Tuitions and EduGlobal Junior for International curriculum tutoring and pre-primary education. With AI-driven LMS, digital learning, metaverse & blockchain, he is building a future-ready ed-tech and education ecosystem worldwide.
Harsh Gupta, founder of MOSFET Technologies
Harsh Gupta is the founder of MOSFET Technologies, a firm pioneering in Visibility, Security & Safety in mobility. Committed to making India a global leader in telematics and AI-driven mobility solutions, he is transforming connected vehicles, fleet, and delivery management through cutting-edge AI & machine learning, ensuring safer, smarter, and stress-free transportation.
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