55 women. 72 years. 11%. For the first time in the Fortune 500's history, women lead more than one in ten of America's largest companies — and the record arrived in the same year that Oracle, Fannie Mae, and Hershey all lost their women CEOs within weeks of each other. That tension is the entire story.
From ₹37 Crore to ₹53.5 Crore in One Year: Inside the ₹580 Crore Lending Machine Nithin Kamath Built Without Anyone Noticing — And Why Nil NPAs Should Have Every Fintech in India Paying Attention
"It's not only a love story. There are many layers to their story. It has a deeper philosophy." Imtiaz Ali has spent his career exploring love as confusion, longing, and self-discovery. Now he wants to take on the most profound love story in Indian mythology—and he's willing to face the controversy to do it.
Pramaana Labs has raised a remarkable $27 million seed round from Khosla Ventures, Accel, Nexus Venture Partners and Premji Invest, highlighting growing investor conviction in India's next generation of AI startups.
The woman who will soon run a $90 billion financial empire started as an investment banker at Credit Suisse and UBS. She joined CME Group in 2006 and steadily rose through the ranks, becoming CFO in 2023 and President in 2024. In March 2027, Lynne Fitzpatrick will become the first female CEO of the world's largest derivatives exchange—a position that gives her oversight of markets that influence global interest rates, commodity prices, and the financial system itself.
Pet healthcare startup Vetic raised $40M led by Bessemer Venture Partners — adding 25 new centers in major Indian cities, expanding at-home vet services, and investing in AI. Valued at $130-140M, the pet care gold rush is real
In March 2025, Shiv Nadar transferred 47% of his stake in HCL Corporation to his daughter, placing control of a $55 billion empire in her hands. A year later, Roshni Nadar Malhotra is not just India's richest CEO—she is the third-wealthiest individual in the country. The era of quiet succession is over. The era of influence is just beginning.
L'Oréal just acquired a majority stake in Innovist — the parent company of Bare Anatomy and Chemist at Play — in a deal valued at around ₹4,000 crore, making it the largest acquisition ever in India's beauty and personal care startup space. The French beauty giant is finally admitting it can't win the Indian beauty war alone.
Mental health startup Lissun raised ₹2.77 crore from Zerodha-backed Rainmatter at a 40% higher valuation of ₹101 crore — delivering 35,000+ therapy sessions across 40+ cities and acquiring US-based AI tech to power child behavioral healthcare. Investors are finally taking mental wellness as seriousl
"If you want to get promoted, you've got to do the things that we do to operate Accenture," Julie Sweet says. Her message is unequivocal: AI fluency is no longer optional for career advancement. But for women, who often have less access to technical training and face systemic barriers to leadership, the mandate raises a critical question: Is this a lever for equality or another hurdle in a system that isn't built for them?