The stage is set for one of the most prestigious celebrations in India’s advertising, media, and marketing ecosystem—the 13th edition of IMPACT 50 Most Influential Women 2025. Organised by the IMPACT Magazine, the event will be held at a prestigious hotel in Mumbai on 26 May, 2026. The platform has consistently recognised women leaders who are reshaping businesses, industries, and culture through visionary leadership and innovation. Beyond celebrating their professional achievements, the platform also highlights the growing influence of women leaders in shaping conversations around inclusion, innovation, growth, and the future of business in India.
Over the years, IMPACT 50 Most Influential Women has evolved into a benchmark of excellence, honouring some of the most respected and accomplished names across advertising, media, marketing, digital, entertainment, and communications. Previous editions have seen iconic industry leaders top the list, including Sandhya Devanathan, VP, Meta, India and SEA (2024), Anupriya Acharya, CEO, Publicis Groupe, South Asia (2023); Shereen Bhan, Managing Editor, CNBC-TV18 (2022); Kalli Purie, Vice Chairperson, India Today Group (2020);Tanya Dubash, Executive Director and Chief Brand Officer, Godrej Industries (2019); Nadia Chauhan, Joint Managing Director & Chief Marketing Officer, Parle Agro (2018); Ekta Kapoor, Joint Managing Director and Creative Director, Balaji Telefilms (2016); Kirthiga Reddy, then Managing Director of Facebook India (2015).
This year’s jury was led by jury chair Sam Balsara, Chairman & Founder of Madison World and co-jury chair Dr. Annurag Batra, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, BW Businessworld & Founder, exchange4media group. The jury comprised some of the most respected voices from the industry.
As anticipation builds, IMPACT 50 Most Influential Women 2025 promises to be an inspiring celebration of leadership, resilience, and ambition—honouring women who continue to challenge conventions, break barriers, and lead with purpose and impact.
