10 Super-Rich Indian Biz Women And Their Educational Qualifications --From Nita Ambani To Sudha Murty

From Nita Ambani To Sudha Murty, here is looking at 10 succesful women who have not only carved a niche for themselves but also made millions of other women in India take inspiration from them.

 

Nita Ambani is the chairman of the Reliance Foundation, Dhirubhai Ambani International School and a director of Reliance Industries. She earned her bachelor’s degree in commerce from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics. Nita Ambani is married to Mukesh Ambani, the richest person in India.

Celebrated author and philanthropist and the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation Sudha Murty is married to IT czar NR Narayana Murthy. She graduated from the Indian Institute of Science with a Master's in Computer Science after receiving her Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the B.V.B. College of Engineering & Technology (now KLE Technological University).

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is the founder and executive chairperson of Biocon Limited and Biocon Biologics Limited. She received her education at Bishop Cotton Girl's High School in Bangalore, graduating in 1968. Following that, she enrolled at Mount Carmel College, a women's college affiliated with Bangalore University, where she pursued pre-university courses.

Indra Nooyi, the former chairman and CEO of PepsiCo has a Bachelor’s degrees in physics. She graduated from the University of Madras in 1975. She did her Post Graduate Programme Diploma from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta in 1976. She also has degree in public and private management from Yale School of Management (1978).

Falguni Nayar is the CEO of Beauty and fashion ecommerce giant Nykaa. She graduated from Sydenham college. She has earned Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree (1980 - 1983) in Accounting and Business/ManagementBachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting and Business/Management. Falguni Nayar did her MBA (1983 - 1985) From Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. She has Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, GeneralMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, General.

Roshni Nadar is Shiv Nadar's daughter who serves as the CEO of HCL Companies. Roshni attended Northwestern University, studying in communication with a focus on radio, TV, and film. She completed her schooling from Vasant Valley School. She received her MBA from Kellogg School of Management. 

Leena Gandhi Tewari the chairperson of privately held Pharma company USV India. Leena is a commerce graduate. She earned her B.Com degree from the University of Mumbai. She also has a degree in Master of Business Administration from Boston University.

Smita Crishna, is the daughter of Naval Godrej, from the Godrej clan, and owns a 20 percent stake in the family assets. She completed her schooling from J B Petit school in Mumbai. Smita has a Bachelor’s degree in History and Political Science from St. Xavier’s College Mumbai.

Radha Vembu is the co-founder of software company Zoho. She is the sister of Sridhar Vembu. Radha completed her primary education from National Higher Secondary School from Chennai. She graduated from IIT Madras with degree in industrial management.

Reshma Kewalramani, is the president and CEO of a Boston based biotechnology company Vertex Pharmaceuticals. Reshma completed course on liberal arts/medical science from Boston University. She gained fellowship from Massachusetts General Hospital with a degree in General Management from Harvard Business School in 2015.