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The 10th edition of Women Power Summit & Awards 2025 (#WPSA2025) organized by Billennium Divas, a daylong mega conference and awards initiative celebrated the spirit of Women Entrepreneurship like every year for Women Entrepreneurs and the ecosystem players on the 10th May 2025, Saturday in association with National Stock Exchange of India Limited as a “Venue Partner”, supported by Kotak Mahindra Bank as a “Banking Partner” along with several other key partners concluded with a thunderous applause once again making it a humongous success like each year. The event was attended by the “Who’s – Who” of the Women Entrepreneur fraternity, Policy Makers, Thought Leaders, Industry stalwarts & the Startup fraternity from across India, Singapore and Silicon Valley.
The 10th Annual Women Power Summit & Awards 2025 saw participation from more than 200+ Women Entrepreneurs / Founders along with their Women / Men Co-Founders and it acted as an impactful platform to celebrate excellence in various fields by women entrepreneurs and start-up ecosystem enablers who have made a significant mark thereby recognizing their contribution to the entrepreneurship ecosystem through highly curated 40+ award categories. These awards were distinctly curated in honour of the exemplary contribution in earnest efforts in celebrating and “Recognizing Business Excellence” thereby setting a benchmark through a stringent selection process by an elite jury committee thus ensuring complete transparency and fairplay.
The daylong event was chaired by the esteemed Chief Guest. The Chief Guest, Smt. Meghana Deepak Sakore Bordikar Ji, State Minister, Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra along with the Guest of Honour, Smt. Shweta Shalini Ji, Chief Evangelist – Billennium Divas, TEDx Speaker, Social Entrepreneur, Tech Enthusiast, SDG & Govt. Policy Expert and also present were Ms. Parvathi Moorthy, AVP – SME Business Development. National Stock Exchange of India Limited and Ms. Lakshmi Iyer, CEO – Investment & Strategy, Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Ltd and other industry leaders sharing their expertise and insights on aspects such as governments schemes and support to startups, though leadership, Startup exchange, funding and finance strategies, business growth and various areas in overcoming challenges faced by Women Entrepreneurs & Start-up’s followed by various guest speakers & dignitaries who were present at the summit.
Saturday, 10th May 2025, National Stock Exchange of India Limited
The theme for the 10th Annual Women Power Summit & Awards 2025 was “Together, We Rise; Unity, Resilience, and Progress.” Keeping in line with the theme, the daylong event deliberated on key topics as
? Levelling the Playing Field; How Policy Changes Can Unleash the Power of Women Entrepreneurs!
? SME IPO as an alternative means of financing!
? Future Forward; New Age Media & Customer Engagement for Business Growth!
? Divas Speak: Candid Conversations – Finance, Leadership, Mental wellness and building a robust community!
? Beyond the Numbers: Unpacking Gender Bias in Funding Decisions
? Banking on Her: Unlocking Financial Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs
? Unveiling of the new Logo of Billennium Divas; new vigor, same conviction and commitment.
The 10th Annual Women Power Summit & Awards 2025 helped bring women leaders together to connect and be heard, to support and inspire each other to be impactful leaders and to propel their businesses forward in these amazing opportune times.
The event started with the National Anthem and Lighting of the Lamp by the guest dignitaries followed by a power-packed Keynote address by the Chief Guest, Smt. Meghana Deepak Sakore Bordikar Ji, State Minister, Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra and a mesmerizing welcome address by the Guest of Honour, Ms. Shweta Shalini Ji, Chief Evangelist, Billennium Divas, TEDx Speaker, Thought leader, Tech Enthusiast, SDG & Govt. Policy Expert highlighting various dynamic roles women play.
This was then followed by an insightful, captivating and enthralling ‘Fireside Chat’ on the imperative topic titled “Leveling the Playing Field; How Policy Changes Can Unleash the Power of Women Entrepreneurs!” with Ms. Shweta Shalini, Chief Evangelist, Billennium Divas, TEDx Speaker, Thought leader, Tech Enthusiast, SDG & Govt. Policy Expert & Smt. Meghana Deepak Sakore Bordikar Ji, State Minister, Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra where they deliberated on areas of great opportunities and initiatives fostering growth for women and the society
This was followed by yet another key highlight of the event; the unveiling of Billennium Divas New Logo by Smt. Meghana Deepak Sakore Bordikar Ji, State Minister, Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra, Ms. Shweta Shalini Ji, Chief Evangelist, Billennium Divas, TEDx Speaker, Thought leader, Tech Enthusiast, SDG & Govt. Policy Expert, Ms. Navneet Kaur Dhillon, 50th Femina Miss India World, Actress, Entrepreneur, Co-Founder & CEO, Women Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development (W.E.E.D), CA. Amit Singal, Partner, Fluid Ventures & RealTime Angel Fund, Ms. Jyoti Tiwari, Founder & CEO, Ingenious Works, Ms. Minal Kothari, Co- Founder & Chief Diva, Billennium Divas Private Limited & Mr. Bhavesh Kothari, Strategic Advisor & Mentor, Billennium Divas Private Limited highlighting a renewed vigour with the same conviction and commitment in its quest to nurture and encourage more women in entrepreneurship and investments.
A logo is a strong visual, represents a brand’s identity in a simple, recognizable, memorable way and it’s often the first impression people have of a business. It serves as the cornerstone of a brand’s identity, reflects brand’s mission, vision, values, and tone thereby highlighting it as established and trustworthy.
Billennium Divas new logo encapsulates the organization’s core mission: empowering women entrepreneurs and fostering gender-inclusive innovation thereby reflecting the organization’s focus on innovation, inclusivity, and the celebration of women’s contributions to entrepreneurship.
The shape resembles a dynamic, flowing female form or a flame, symbolizing growth, empowerment, and movement.
The layered gradient from light pink to deep purple suggests transformation, diversity, and strength.
The circle enclosing the figure indicates wholeness, unity, and protection.
Text around the Circle: Reads: “Championing Tomorrow’s Growth Today”, suggesting a forward-looking mission—investing in women’s potential now for a stronger future.
Typography and Color:
“Billennium” in a deep purple: often associated with wisdom, ambition, and luxury.
“Divas” in a warm rose hue: evoking femininity, passion, and empowerment.
“Fund” in a gold-yellow: connoting value, prosperity, and success.
The event further proceeded with a very interactive Panel Discussion session on a very imperative and an interesting topic “Future Forward; New Age Media & Customer Engagement for Business Growth”! with some distinguished panelists such as Ms. Preeti Vyas, President & CEO, Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd, Ms. Navneet Kaur Dhillon, 50th Femina Miss India World, Actress, Entrepreneur, Co-Founder & CEO, Women Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development (W.E.E.D), Ms. Bhagyashree Bhansali Jain, CEO & Founder, The Disposal Company, Ms. Payal Jain, CEO & Co – Founder, Funngro, Ms. Jyoti Tiwari, Founder & CEO, Ingenious Works and brilliantly moderated by Ms. Soumini Sridhara Paul, Entertainment Industry Professional, Talent, A&R and IPs. The key takeaways of the panel discussion; Align media investment with next-gen consumer expectations, equip marketing teams with tools for agile, real-time engagement, build a roadmap from content to conversion with the goal being on using innovative media and engagement tactics to increase reach, loyalty, and revenue leading to business growth.
This was in turn followed by another fantastic session on “SME IPO as an alternative means of financing” by Ms. Parvathi Moorthy, AVP – SME Business Development, National Stock Exchange of India Limited. She aptly highlighted how SME IPOs serve as a viable and strategic funding option for mature and growth-oriented small businesses aiming to scale operations, expand market presence, or reduce debt burdens. As capital markets evolve, SME IPOs are becoming an increasingly important pillar of SME financing ecosystems in emerging economies.
Another interesting new segment introduced in the agenda in line with the event theme was a session titled Divas Speak: Candid Conversations, which revolved around Finance, Leadership, Mental wellness and building a robust community driving holistic growth. An interactive yet candid session where the esteemed panellists such as CS. Divya Momaya, Founder, MentorMyBoard, Ms. Priyanka Acharya, Director, LaxmiGyaan, Ms. Riddhi Doshi Patel, Founder, LAJA and moderated by Ms. Minal Kothari, Co-Founder & Chief Diva, Billennium Divas deliberating on the interconnected pillars of personal and professional success—financial literacy, strong leadership, mental well-being, and a resilient community which aligned with the theme of the event. Each element plays a vital role in creating sustainable success and meaningful impact. To thrive in a rapidly changing world, we must invest equally in financial education, authentic leadership, mental well-being, and community strength. Together, these pillars create a robust foundation not just for success, but for significance and impact.
The post lunch session was yet another power packed panel discussion aptly titled “Beyond the Numbers: Unpacking Gender Bias in Funding Decisions” with some distinguished investors from the startup ecosystem such as Ms. Vinita Gupta, Silicon Valley Tech Entrepreneur & Board Member, CA. Amit Singal, Partner, Fluid Ventures & RealTime Angel Fund, Ms. Gauri Kuchhal, Fund Manager, Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund, Mr. Rajiv Jain, Startup Mentor & Coach, Angel Investor, Ms. Kruti Raiyani, Partner, She Capital and moderated by Ms. Bhawna Bhatnagar, Co-Founder, We Founder Circle & EvolveX. Here are some of the excerpts of the discussion from the elite panellist; Despite progress in diversity and inclusion, gender bias remains a persistent barrier in funding ecosystems—from venture capital and grants to business. This panel highlighted the systemic, cultural, and structural factors that contribute to funding disparities faced by women entrepreneurs. A stark reality is that women-founded startups receive less than 3% of global VC funding, despite evidence that they often outperform male-led enterprises in ROI. Another statistic says that investment firms with female partners are twice as likely to invest in companies with women on the executive team or women led.
Coming up next on the agenda was another scintillating session on “Banking on Her: Unlocking Financial Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs powered by Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited. The two dynamic women thought leaders such as Ms. Lakshmi Iyer, CEO – Investment & Strategy, Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Ltd & Ms. Nidhi Kaushik, Senior Vice President, Regional Head, FX & Sales, Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited. The key highlights of the session were; 1. Hausla Campaign – How Kotak is helping Women achieve their dreams through different product and schemes. Hausla Campaign by Kotak Mahindra Bank is an inclusive initiative designed to support and uplift women across India by providing them with access to financial tools, resources, and opportunities. Through a suite of dedicated products and schemes, Kotak aims to nurture entrepreneurship, boost financial independence, and help women achieve their personal and professional dreams. 2. Indian market outlook – Women driving employment boom–Growth of Women entrepreneurship in India. Women are not just participating in India’s economic growth—they are leading it and with increasing access to funding, supportive policies, and a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, women are driving innovation, job creation, and inclusive economic development across the country.
Another highlight was the PitchPower: Pitch session by top 09 curated Women led / Co-Founded start-ups to an elite set of Investor Panel for their fundraise powered by Xccel Ventures and Billennium Divas. Surely an exciting moment as they engaged in some interesting statistics and numbers in their quest to raise capital pitching to an impressive lineup of Investors, mentors and ecosystem enablers such as CA Amit Singal, Partner, Fluid Ventures & RealTime Angel Fund, Ms. Gauri Kuchhal, Fund Manager, Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund, Mr. Nikhil Gupta, Accelerator & AIF Fund Manager, Angel Investor, Ms. Jyoti Tiwari, Founder & CEO, Ingenious Works, Mr. Devang Raja, Founder, Venture Wolf, Ms. Kruti Raiyani, Partner, She Capital, Ms. Bhawna Bhatnagar, Co-Founder, We Founder Circle & EvolveX, Mr. Chintan Oza, Founder, Anantam Ecosystems, Angel Investor, Mr. Koushik Sekhar, Managing Partner, Enlighten Capital, Ms. Deeksha Narendra Kumar, India Investment Team, Silicon Road Ventures, Mr. Kiraan Mehta, Head Screening & Grants, JITO Incubation & Innovation Foundation, Mr. Sagar Babar, Founder, Xccel Ventures, Ex-Shark Tank India Team, Ex – T-Hub, Mr. Suraj Doshi, Investment Lead, BeyondSeed, Mr. Karan Lalwani, Manager, Hem Angels. Some interesting innovative products and solutions were showcased to a marquee set of investors and pitched for fundraise thus grabbing the attention and interest of the investor panel.
The next up on the agenda was the main highlight of the day, the much awaited and talk about moment of the event, the 10th Annual Women Power Summit & Awards 2025, a highly process driven awards by Billennium Divas with an aims at “Recognizing Business Excellence” via dedicated 30 Award Categories for Women Entrepreneurs / Women Founded / Co-Founded Startups & 10 Award Categories for ecosystem players. A total of more than 68+ women entrepreneurs and 12 Ecosystem Enablers were felicitated at the much glam awards ceremony which created another major milestone in the history of Billennium Divas. All the applicants / nominees had to undergo a very stringent selection process to qualify for the top 3 places in each category and then join the stage on the d-day as winners and runner-ups in each category thus making it a ‘Recognition Well Deserved’ for all these women entrepreneurs and ecosystem enablers.
Here is the link to the photographs of the scintillating moments captured at the 10th Annual Women Power Summit & Awards 2025” in Mumbai on this 10th day of May 2025, Saturday, in association with National Stock Exchange of India Limited as our Venue Partner, Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited as our Banking Partner, and organized by Billennium Divas – https://t.ly/CMh1p
The 10th Annual Women Power Summit & Awards 2025, boasted of marquee names and illustrious industry thought leaders as esteemed Jury Committee members and industry captains such as Smt. Shweta Shalini, Chief Evangelist – Billennium Divas, Shri. Ajay Thakur, Head SME’s & Startups – BSE, Mr. Ramanan Ramanathan, Board Member, Strategic Advisor & Consultant, Former (First) Mission Director – Atal Innovation Mission – Addl Secy NITI Aayog, GoI, Mr. Rajiv Jain, Startup Mentor & Coach, Angel Investor, Dr. Padma V. Devarajan, Founder and Managing Director, Instavet Biopharm Pvt. Ltd, Mr. Amit Singal, Founding Partner – Fluid Ventures and Ms. Jyoti M Tiwari, Founder & CEO, Ingenious Works, who were spearheading the awards curation and selection process to ensure fairplay and transparency for this seasons awards like every year.
This exclusive invitation-only event brought together the most sought-after women leaders, women entrepreneurs, startup investors, media, enterprise partners, startup ecosystem players and mentors to support female founders through participatory presentations, Panel discussions, and more. The attendees were 200+ savvy Women Entrepreneurs / Leaders along with their men counterparts from diverse backgrounds, passions, and pursuits for a day of candid conversations, provocative thinking, innovative business ideas, and workable solutions to your business growth challenges.
The event was hosted by Billennium Divas, a global initiative dedicated to nurturing and encouraging women entrepreneurs and fostering sustainability, under the theme ““Together, We Rise; Unity, Resilience, and Progress.” The summit celebrated women’s achievements in entrepreneurship and emphasized the importance of environmental stewardship in achieving sustainable development goals.
What made this event unique was the launch of the Billennium Divas New Logo, the celebration of the 10th edition of the Women Power Summit & Awards with a cake cutting ceremony and a soft launch of the Billennium Divas Angels along with the announcement of the Women Power Summit – Bengaluru edition on the 26th of July 2025 thereby driving further the mission to nurture and encourage more women in entrepreneurship and investment and contributing to the clarion call of our honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji for a Viksit Bharat.
The 10th Annual Women Power Summit & Awards 2025 garnered tremendous support from high profile institutions and organizations as “Partners” such as National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, Eves Entrepreneurship Excellence Academy, Consortium of Empowered Women Entrepreneurs (CEWE), Fluid Ventures, RealTime Angel Fund, ah! Ventures Fund, Venture Wolf, Anthill Ventures, Swishin ventures, Xccel Ventures, Enlighten Capital, Community Managers Forum, i-Spark Foundation Incubator, JITO JIIF, MentorMyBoard, LAJA, Woman Hike, Anantam Ecosystems, Lean Campus Startups, Vats Creations, Startupholic Catalyst, 100xStartup, BetweenUs, Bodhi, Ami Polymer, Tata Soulfull, Organic Sattva, Buti Gandhark, Easy Knowledge, Picasso Parri, Aster care, StartupNews.fyi, SME WORLD Magazine and Trade Fair Times to make this event a benchmark in recognizing and felicitating the empowered women entrepreneurs across the country and to celebrate Women entrepreneurship in style and grace. The event has been creating a major buzz and getting lots of appreciation for the high quality of content and the impact it has created on various social media channels such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.
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We look forward to seeing you at the 11th Edition of Women Power Summit & Awards soon!
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