Top 20 Women Entrepreneurs in Mumbai

Mumbai is a hub for innovation, with women leaders making a significant impact across diverse industries. These entrepreneurs are not only building successful businesses but are also deeply transforming how local communities and markets operate.

Here is a list of 20 influential women entrepreneurs in Mumbai who are driving change in local businesses: 

1. Falguni Nayar – Nykaa

Falguni Nayar revolutionized India’s beauty retail by founding Nykaa, an e-commerce platform that made global and domestic beauty products accessible nationwide. She transformed the local beauty market from physical stores to a trusted, digital-first shopping experience, inspiring countless women to buy online.

2. Akanksha Hazari – LoveLocal

Akanksha Hazari is empowering local neighbourhood shops (kirana stores) to compete digitally. Her platform, LoveLocal, helps these small businesses sell their products online, providing a critical technology boost that allows trusted local retailers to deliver goods quickly and efficiently to customers.

3. Pooja Dhingra – Le 15 Patisserie

Known as India’s ‘Macaron Queen,’ Pooja Dhingra brought sophisticated French confectionery to the local Mumbai food scene. Through Le 15 Patisserie, she has inspired a trend for gourmet desserts and built a thriving local chain that sets high standards for quality and customer experience.

4. Naiyya Saggi – BabyChakra

Naiyya Saggi founded BabyChakra, a platform that provides Indian families with trusted information and a supportive community for parenting and childcare. She transformed the local network for parents by offering advice, services, and products relevant to raising children in India.

5. Anita Dongre – House of Anita Dongre

Anita Dongre built an empire with brands like AND and Global Desi, making contemporary and sustainable fashion accessible to the local consumer. She has transformed the fashion business by blending traditional Indian crafts with modern design, creating a strong identity for Indian clothing globally.

6. Shweta Deshmukh – DEZINEBOX

Shweta Deshmukh’s firm, DEZINEBOX, transforms the local process of interior design and architecture. She focuses on providing holistic design solutions, combining detailed planning with the right products to create functional and aesthetic spaces that reflect the clients’ needs.

7. Mahima Kaul – CoutLoot

Mahima Kaul co-founded CoutLoot, an O2O (Offline to Online) social commerce platform that empowers offline sellers. It enables local shop owners to sell and bargain online easily, connecting them directly with buyers across the country and helping them scale digitally.

8. Amita Goyal – Glasba Financial Services

Amita Goyal transformed her deep experience in banking into an entrepreneurial venture focused on local financial advisory. Glasba Financial Services acts as a crucial one-stop solution, helping small and mid-sized businesses (SMEs) in Mumbai navigate complex financial advisory and fundraising.

9. Urmila & Aarti Samant – Masala Tokri

This mother-daughter duo transformed a traditional kitchen essential—spices—into a premium, gourmet packaged brand. Masala Tokri focuses on authentic, high-quality spice blends, carving out a niche in the competitive local market dominated by older players.

10. Radhika Pillai – Algorisys Technologies

As a co-founder, Radhika Pillai provides technology solutions that transform how local non-IT businesses operate. Algorisys Technologies undertakes software development, helping businesses move their operations to digital platforms, including web and mobile applications.

11. Dr. Neeta Shah – Dr. Neeta’s Wellbeing Center

Dr. Neeta Shah has transformed the local health and wellness business by specializing in homeopathy and a range of alternate therapies. Her center promotes holistic health and offers personalized solutions, empowering individuals to take a natural approach to well-being.

12. Vidushi Vijayvergiya – ISAK Fragrances

Vidushi Vijayvergiya entered the local spice and fragrance market with a focus on premium and unique scents. ISAK Fragrances creates distinct products that offer an artisanal and luxurious experience, elevating the everyday purchase of perfumes and related home products.

13. Seema Agarwal – Kisan Ki Duniya

Seema Agarwal is transforming local agriculture and nutrition by promoting high-quality millets in the Mira Bhayandar area. Her commitment to local produce and healthy grains is changing consumer choices and supporting farmers in the regional ecosystem.

14. Neeti Garg – Hirearchy

Neeti Garg founded Hirearchy, a compassionate HR consulting firm focused on building strong teams. She is transforming the local HR industry by focusing on empowering mothers and other professionals, providing specialized services that foster inclusive and supportive workplaces.

15. Sneha Desle Umbarkar – Kanishka Software

Sneha Desle Umbarkar leverages technology to create innovative products for non-IT local sectors like Real Estate and Manufacturing. Kanishka Software provides cutting-edge solutions that streamline operations, making traditional industries more efficient and technologically advanced.