Mumbai: Fortune India hosted its flagship Most Powerful Women (MPW) 2026 celebration at the Four Seasons Hotel, Mumbai, on Friday, bringing together women leaders from business, finance, technology, healthcare, public policy and entrepreneurship.
The event marked the unveiling of the Fortune India Most Powerful Women 2026 list, recognising 100 women whose leadership is shaping India’s economic and business landscape.
The programme featured a series of discussions on leadership, artificial intelligence, financial empowerment, entrepreneurship, inclusion and nation-building.
Nita Ambani, Chairperson of Reliance Foundation and the No. 1-ranked Most Powerful Woman on this year’s list, said leadership should be rooted in compassion, inclusion and opportunity, adding that investing in girls is essential for India’s future.
Business leaders across sessions said that while artificial intelligence, geopolitical shifts and rapid technological change are reshaping industries, leadership will continue to rely on curiosity, resilience, customer focus and human judgment.
Discussions on financial inclusion highlighted that the next phase of women’s empowerment extends beyond access to financial services to wealth creation and financial decision-making.
The event also included sessions on building inclusive workplaces, creating enduring consumer brands, and the role of nutrition and healthcare in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat.
The 2026 edition reaffirmed Fortune India’s commitment to recognising women driving meaningful impact across business and society through its Most Powerful Women platform.
