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Fortune India 40 Under 40 2025
Fortune India 40 Under 40 is a flagship celebration that recognises the country’s most impactful young achievers across business, entrepreneurship, technology, and the creative economy.
Scheduled for August 9th, 2025, at Taj Lands End, Mumbai, the event spotlights a new generation of leaders who are bold, future-ready, and reshaping the rules of business.
Bringing together a dynamic mix of founders, CXOs, changemakers, and innovators, the annual gathering features thought-provoking conversations, inspiring stories, and powerful networking. 40 Under 40 is more than a list — it’s a movement that honours those who are not just excelling in their domains, but also influencing how India thinks, builds, and grows.
Date: August 9th, 2025
Venue : Taj Lands End, Mumbai
Chief Guest
Smt. Rajashree Birla
Chairperson, Aditya Birla Centre for Community Initiatives and Rural Development
Fireside Chat 1
AI : Made In India
Pratyush Kumar
Co-founder, Sarvam AI
Fireside Chat 2
Entrepreneurship Masterclass
Ronnie Screwvala
Founder Unilazer Ventures; Chairperson and Co founder UpGrad
Fireside Chat 3
Building Sustainable Businesses
Sanjiv Mehta
Executive Chairman, L Catterton India
Fireside Chat 4
The Challenge of Public Markets
Ashish Kumar Chauhan
MD & CEO, NSE
Panel Discussion 1
From Niche to Scale
How do visionary entrepreneurs turn niche ideas into scalable, impactful businesses? This panel explores the journey of building for a focused market and then growing to meet wider demand—without losing the brand’s core identity.
Palak Shah
Co-founder & CEO, Ekaya Banaras
Sagar Daryani
Co-founder & CEO, Wow! Momo
Ayush Bathwal
Cofounder, Third Wave coffee
Saloni Anand
Co-founder, Traya
Panel Discussion 2
Reinventing Legacies
Preserving the past while embracing the future—this panel dives into the art of reinventing legacies. Hear from leaders who are reshaping iconic names through bold vision, innovation, and a deep sense of purpose.
Avantika Saraogi
Executive Director, Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd
Keshav Reddy
Founder, Equal
Aman Mehta
MD, Torrent Pharmaceuticals
Agenda
From torchbearers of legacy empires reimagining traditional businesses to first-generation entrepreneurs building bold ideas from scratch — a new generation of changemakers is redefining what it means to lead. This year’s 40 Under 40 celebrates the trailblazers driving innovation, impact, and growth across sectors.
Editor-in-Chief's Address
5:15 PM - 5:25 PM
Panel Discussion 1 - From Niche to Scale
5:25 PM - 5:45 PM
Fireside Chat 1 - AI : Made In India
5:45 PM - 6:05 PM
Panel Discussion 2 - Reinventing Legacies
6:05 PM - 6:25 PM
Fireside Chat 2 - Entrepreneurship Masterclass
6:25 PM - 6:45 PM
Fireside Chat 3 - Building Sustainable Businesses
6:45 PM - 7:05 PM
Fireside Chat 4 - The Challenge of Public Markets
7:05 PM - 7:25 PM
Awards Ceremony
7:25 PM - 7:55 PM
Group Photograph
7:55 PM - 8:05 PM
Networking & Dinner
8:05 PM Onwards
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