Many Indian women carry on with the business traditions of their families. In addition to inheriting wealth, some heiresses are demonstrating their leadership in the business sector. These strong women are leaving their impact on their family enterprises and beyond, from technology to retail. Their voyage demonstrates creativity, tenacity and intelligence. They inspire a new generation of female entrepreneurs as they take multibillion-dollar companies.
Curious about names on this list? Here are Indian billionaire daughters whose leadership and vision influence business direction. They have inherited and expanded their family enterprises into multibillion-dollar corporations. However, women working behind the scenes are sometimes ignored, even if the men in these families frequently get well-deserved fame. These Indian women are carrying on the business of their families.
Here is the list of Indian heiresses who are excelling in their businesses:
1 Roshni Nadar
The first female CEO of a publicly traded IT company is Roshni Nadar Malhotra. As its chairperson, she has led HCL Technologies to new height by emphasizing digital innovation and international expansion. Through Shiv Nadar Foundation Roshni, a Stanford alumnus, is also heavily involved in philanthropy. She is the daughter of HCL founder Shiv Nadar, is one of the most influential business women in India. After receiving 47% of father’s stake in HCL, and Vama Delhi, she has become India’s richest women and the third richest person overall.
She is 43 years old and married to Shikhar Malhotra, who is the CEO and Vice Chairman of HCL Healthcare. He is also the director of HCL Corporation and a member of HCL Tech Board.
2 Isha Ambani
She is the daughter of Mukesh Ambani, and is powerful figure in India’s telecom and retail business. She was instrumental in the growth of Reliance Jio and the transformation of the digital economy. As a director she leads Reliance Retail’s premium retail and e-commerce initiatives.
She is also actively involved in the work done by Reliance Foundation. An art enthusiast, she leads all the art & culture initiatives undertaken by Reliance Foundation. She is 33 years old and married to Anand Piramal. He belongs to the business family known as Piramal group.
3 Nisaba Godrej
She is the Executive Chairperson of Godrej Consumer Products Limited. She has been a key architect of GCPL’s strategy and transformation for almost two decades. She is also the Chairperson of Teach for India and sits on the board of Godrej Industries, Godrej Agrovet, Bharti Airtel and Mahindra and Mahindra. She is the daughter of Prameshwar and Adi Godrej. She is 47 years old and she is married to Kalpesh Mehta, who is founder of Tribeca Developers and the licensed Indian partner of Trump’s Towers projects. He is closely associated with USA President Donald Trump’s family.
4 Jayanti Chauhan
She is the daughter of Ramesh Chauhan, the founder of Bisleri. She is 40 years old (unmarried) and currently Vice Chairperson of Bisleri International. She has been associated with Bisleri since the age of 24. She has been instrumental in developing Bisleri, India’s top bottled water brand. After she took over the business, the market share of Bisleri is steadily increasing.
In Chauhan family there are three more heiresses who are involved in the business, and they are daughters of Prakash Chauhan ( younger brother of Ramesh Chauhan and founder of Parle Agro-flagship brand Frooti), and they are Schauna Chauhan- CEO of Parle Agro, Nadia Chauhan- CMO and JMD of Parle Agro, and Alisha Chauhan-Director of Parle Agro.
5 Ashni Biyani
She is the daughter of retail tycoon Kishore Biyani, and founder of Future Consumer Ltd. Prior to company’s reorganization, she was influential in changing the retail scene in India. She ventured into new horizons by resigning from her post at FCL in 2022. She founded her own fashion accessories brand Holii, in collaboration with luxury leather brand Hidesign. She is 39 years old. She is married to Viraj Didwania (Vedanta Group Chairman)
6 Vanisha Mittal
She is the daughter of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, has played a significant role in the strategic expansion of AcelorMittal, the biggest steel producer in the world. She joined Aperam in April 2011 and since has held the position of Chief Strategy Officer. She is 44 years old and married to Amit Bhatia, who is British-Indian businessman, and founder of AyBe capital Advisers.
7 Tanya Dubash
She is the Executive Director and Chief Brand Officer of Godrej Industries, and is known for taking up the responsibility of rebranding exercise in 2008, Godrej Masterbrand Startegy. She is on the boards of Godrej Industries, Godrej Consumer Products limited and Godrej Afrovet Limited. She is the eldest daughter of Parmeshwar and Adi Godrej. She is 56 years old and married to Arvind Darab Dubash, and he is currently associated with 28 companies.
8 Radhika Piramal
The Executive Vice-Chairperson of VIP Industries, the top luggage brand in India. VIP has grown both domestically in India and abroad under her leadership, and direction. She was earlier MD of VIP Industries from 2010-17. She is 45 years old, she is lesbian and married to Amanda.
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Anil Malik
Mumbai, India
12th March 2025