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Name : Malvika Rai
Company : IILM Institute for Higher Education, Delhi
Designation : Chairperson
Email : malvika.rai@iilm.edu
Business / Professional profile
Malvika Rai has been involved in Education at all levels in India going back 27 years.
Malvika is currently owner of the IILM institutes of Higher Education and has been
Chairperson for the institutes since 1993. The IILM Institutes strive to impart quality
education in the field of management and is ranked by EDUNIVERSAL amongst the 1000
best Business Schools in the world. Malvika is also Chairperson of the Banyan Tree
Schools, affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education in India.
PRESIDENT, FLO
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Name : Neeta Boochra
Company : Indo Gem Exporters, Jaipur
Designation : Advisor & Director
Email : nboochra@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile
Neeta Boochra is the Advisor & Director of Indo- Gem Exporters, manufacturers and
exporters of precious and semi precious gemstones and jewelry, with overseas offices in Italy and
in Hong Kong.
She is the Founder Director of Silver Centre, manufacturers and exporters of silver jewelry. Neeta
is involved in Shubham Sewa, Promoting education for underprivileged children in well established
school premises. She is also an active Executive Member of Maharani Gayatri Devi Girls’ School
Guild.
SR. VICE PRESIDENT, FLO
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Name : Archana Gupta
Chapter : Delhi
Company : Touchstone, Delhi
Designation : Director
Email : archana_garodia@hotmail.com
Business / Professional profile
Archana Garodia is the Director of Touchstone, jewellery designing and manufacturing company,
which was started in 1996. She wanted to make the enormous treasure of Indian jewelry available
to all everybody. Hence silver was her material of choice in which she re-creates traditional gold
and precious gemstone designs. To produce this she set up a lost wax casting and finishing unit for
silver jewelry in Noida, a suburb of Delhi. Her jewellery is branded and marketed throughout India
and also exported to many countries.
VICE PRESIDENT, FLO
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Name : Anuja Narain
Company : Paash Exclusifs India Exports, Delhi
Designation : CEO
Email : anujapaash@yahoo.com
Business / Professional profile
Anuja Narain is the CEO of Paash Exclusifs India Exports ( Rupalee) , manufacturers and
exporters of handicrafts. It was founded in 1996 and works with a group of 275 women in
the urban village of Karkardooma, Delhi.
Production is based on traditional Indian craft techniques and artisan skills that include
hand embroidery, appliqué, lac work, etc. Rupalee has adapted these traditional skills to
develop products that are in sync with the international market. A clothing line called ‘Fair
Trade in Style’ has recently been launched.
TREASURER, FLO
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Name : Harjinder Kaur
Company : Comvision(India) Pvt. Ltd
Comvision Qfree Tolling infrastructure ltd
Designation : MD & CEO
Email : Kaur@comvisionindia.co.in
Business / Professional profile
Harjinder Kaur has been involved in the business of e-governance since last 20 years &
Intelligent transport solutions since last 4 years. Harjinder is currently MD&CEO of
Comvision group of companies. She has implemented some of the most well known e-
governance projects in country, which later became the blue-print of how the citizen
services by other Govt. depts. in India are given.
Harjinder is one of the well known women entrepreneurs to do e-governance and ICT on a
large scale.
JOINT TREASURER, FLO
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Name : Dr. Manju Kalra Prakash
Company : FICCI Ladies Organisation
Designation : Executive Director
Email : manju.kalra@ficci.com
Dr Manju Kalra Prakash is the Asst. Secretary General, FICCI & Executive Director of FICCI
Ladies Organization, is a PhD in Economics. She has nearly two decades of rich and
enabling experience in International Affairs and has been closely associated with the
promotion of commercial relations between India and countries of America, Middle East,
Africa, ASEAN and OCEANIC.
Over the years, she has been invited to speak across a range of subjects at major
conferences within India and overseas organized by UN, IFC, (World Bank subsidiary),
ASEAN Secretariat, UNESCAP, CACCI, IOR- besides Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal,
Malaysia, China etc. She also has several papers to her credit.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FLO
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Name : Kavitha Varadaraj
Chapter : Coimbatore
Company : Primero Intimates
Designation : Managing Director
Email : kavitha@primerointimates.com
Business / Professional profile
Kavitha Varadaraj is the Managing Director of Primero Intimates, a part of the Premier Group,
based out of Coimbatore. The company has an international reputation for quality and innovation
in textiles, established over 60 years. Premier Mills is a dominant player in the global textile
market today, utilizing cutting edge technology, high-grade raw materials and stringent quality
control to deliver only the finest products to its customers.
The clientele includes some of the world’s finest names in shirting, sheeting, knitwear, apparel and
yarn dying. Premier Mills uses the finest raw cotton chosen from Egypt, USA and India. Premier is
also a Supima licensee and its products carry the Oeko-Tex certification.
PAST PRESIDENT, FLO
2012-13
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Name : Neena Malhotra
Chapter : Delhi
Company : Paash Exclusifs India Exports
Designation : Proprietor
Email : neenamalhotra.ac@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile
Neena Malhotra is the Propreitor of Alert Card Compnay, which deals in Micro-processing of
medical data into Alert Cards for ready reference in case of a medical emergency. The company is
operating on behalf of several hospitals and individuals all over the country & abroad.
Neena is a member of National Level Standing Committee on Women Entrepreneurship set up by
the Ministry of Industry, Government of India. She is also an Honorary Lecturer at the Institute for
the Physically Handicapped (1976-78).
PAST PRESIDENT, FLO
2011-2012
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Name : Ranjana Agarwal
Chapter : Delhi
Company : Vaish Associates
Designation : Partner
Email : ragarwal@vaishassociates.com
Business / Professional profile
Ranjana Agarwal founded Vaish & Associates, Chartered Accountants in 1985. Today the firm is
one of the top twenty accounting firms in the country.
Have vast and incisive experience in audit , tax , business valuations business related services
including back office accounting, management consultancy , risk assurance and due diligence
services.
The firm’s corporate clients include Hero Honda, Eicher group, Purolator, ITW, Radico Khaitan,
Munjal Showa , Flextronics , Sonosite Inc. Guava Technologies etc.
PAST PRESIDENT, FLO
2010-2011
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Name : Kavitha Dutt
Chapter : Chennai
Company : The K.C.P. Ltd.
Designation : Executive Director
Email : kavitha@kcp.co.in
Business / Professional profile
Kavitha D. Chitturi is a Business Management Graduate from Cedar Crest College, Allentown, Penn
and hails from a well-known industrial house in South India – The KCP Limited. She is currently the
Executive Director of The KCP Limited. KCP is involved in the manufacture of Cement, Heavy
Industrial Machinery for Sugar plants, steel and sophisticated high tech equipment for Defence,
Space & Nuclear Projects. KCP has presence in Mini Hydel Power Generation and Biotech industry.
PAST PRESIDENT, FLO
2009-2010
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Name : Anuradha Goel
Chapter : Delhi
Company : Cosco Blossoms Pvt. Ltd.
Designation : Partner/ Director
Email : antoogoel@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile
Anuradha Goel is the Partner/Director in family business Cosco Blossoms Pvt Ltd, Chemical Sales &
Services.She is the Chairperson – PHD Family Welfare Foundation philanthropic outreach and
public welfare programs for the Punjab/ Haryana/Delhi Chamber of Commerce.
Anuradha is involved in social welfare work for the last 35 years in the fields of Public Healthcare.
Received best social worker award from the Federation of Delhi Hospital Welfare Societies
President and founding member, St Stephen's Hospital Patients Welfare Society.
PAST PRESIDENT, FLO
2008-2009
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Name : Surekha P. Kothari
Chapter : Chennai
Designation : Director
Company : Kothari Industrial Corporation
E-mail : tospk4@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile:
Surekha Kothari is an independent professional practitioner of Hypnotherapy and Reiki. She
conducts professional counseling sessions and also organizes presentations to groups, by
conducting workshops and seminars.
Her Hypnotherapy sessions are conducted under strict confidentiality at the Body Mind Soul
Centre, to help and heal clients with mental, emotional and / or physical issues.
PAST PRESIDENT, FLO
2002-2003
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Name : Dr. Kusum Ansal
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Creative Writer & Educationist
Company :
Email id : kusumansal@vsnl.net
Business / Professional profile:
Dr Kusum Ansal is a creative writer and educationist . She is the Director of Chiranjiv Bharati
School and member of Governing Council – Sushant School of Art & Architecture. She has twenty
books to her credit, including short stories, poetry collections, novels, travelogue and auto-
biography. Her books have been translated into Punjabi, English, Urdu, Greek, Russian and French.
Besides Hindi, she writes in Punjabi too.
She has written the screen-play and dialogues for the film ‘Panchvati’ which is based on her novel
‘Ek Aur Panchvati’.
PAST PRESIDENT, FLO
2001-2002
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Name : V.L. Indira Dutt
Chapter : Chennai
Designation : Joint Managing Director
Company : LITTLESVITTLES
E-mail : littlesvittles@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Mrs.V.L. Indira Dutt is the Joint Managing Director of the multi-billion business conglomerate, the
seven decade old The KCP Limited known for its ethics and social commitment is engaged in the
manufacturing of Cement, Heavy Engineering, Sugar, Biotech, Information Technology, Power and
Hospitality.
Mrs. Dutt is Advisor, SAARC Chamber Women Entrepreneurs Council, President, Spastics Society
of Tamilnadu, Chennai and World Telugu Federation. She is also the Vice President of Andhra
Chamber of Commerce & Industry and National Association for Blind
PAST PRESIDENT, FLO
1992-1993
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Name : Ms. Ajitha Yogesh
Chapter : Hyderabad
Company : Hamstech Institute of Fashion and Interior
Designation : Managing Director
Email : ajitayogesh@hamstech.com,
ajitayogesh@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
In 1990 when correspondence education was at a very nascent stage, Ajitha Yogesh started her
first educational institute aptly named SCOPE (Study Circle of Postal Education) that was involved
in training students through correspondence for the external exams in various graduate/PG and
professional exams.
In 1999, seeing the immense potential India has in the world fashion and Interior industry, she
started a specialized training institute “HAMSTECH” catering to the needs of the Fashion & Interior
designers.
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Name : Anjali Aggarwal
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Associate Partner - Delhi
Company : Lustrous Gems Private Limited
Email id: anjaliagl@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Anjali Aggarwal is the Associate Partner - Delhi For Lustrous Gems Private Limited.
Lustrous Gems Private Limited – Jewellers, since 1807, is a 200 year old company and is a Nalin
Jhaveri concern. We are diamond merchants, jewellers, exporters and Importers of diamonds,
birthstones, precious and semi-precious stones and fine jewellery in gold and platinum studded
with these stones, antiques and antique jewellery too.
We specialize in big size diamond solitaires and high-end diamond and precious stone jewellery
made in gold or platinum.
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Name : Arti Hora
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Proprietor
Company : Sheel Industries,
Email Id : Arti_Hora@Yahoo.Com, Hora_Inderpal@Yahoo.Com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Arti Hora is the Proprietor of Sheel Industries, brand owners of "Sheel" & "Hino" dealing in
Locks, Hardware and Security Products based in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh for the last 4
decades. The product profile includes - Padlocks, Door Locks, Mortise Handle Sets, Biometric
Locks, Safes, Shutter Locks, Furniture Locks, Bathroom Accessories, Decorative and Architectural
Hardware. The company also has a outlet in style of "Lock & Decor" in Siddiamber Bazar,
Hyderabad for display of entire range in functional form.
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Name : Arpita Bansal
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Chairperson
Company : Creative nest Media Pvt. Ltd.
Email I’d : arpita@creativenestmedia.com
Business / Professional profile:
Arpita Bansal is the brain behind the luxury magazine Atelier, which specializes in fashion and
lifestyle underscored with luxury.
At the tender age of 12, Arpita took on the responsibility of becoming an individualistic, mature
and a goal-oriented professional. With years of ongoing learning experience, Arpita has now
reached a commendable position as managing director of Creative Nest Media Pvt Ltd.
She was awarded the Achiever’s Award in the Business Category at the Aadhi-Aabadi Women
Achievers’ Awards 2011, and the Mahila Ratna for Journalism and Woman Entrepreneur by Vishva
Mahila Parivar.
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Name : Bina Mardia
Chapter : Bombay Designation : Image consultant
Company : Image Consulting Business Institute
Email id : mardiabina@yahoo.in
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Beena Mardia is associated with the beauty industry and also has been closely working with
weight management. Now she has ventured into the field of Image management, the art and
science of projecting an appropriate and powerful image, consistently.
Ms Mardia trains people how to optimally use existing resources of clothing, grooming, etiquette
body language and verbal and non verbal communication skills to maximise the impact on others.
She believes that image management can transform ones entire life magically.
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Name : Brijlata Gupta
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Owner
Company Name : Mehak Apaprel
E mail : brijlatagupta@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
During her formative years in school, Ms Brijlata Gupta had shown great interest for the Arts. An
alumnus of NIFT, she participated in the institutes’ annual extravaganza, “Spectrum”, where she
received accolades and appreciation for her work.
She launched her label “BRIJ” in 2003 which helped her to carve a niche in the fashion market.
Playing effortlessly with colours, as the rainbow courts the sun on a rainy day, bringing forth
dazzling hues, her creations speak for themselves.
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Name : Charu Gupta
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Director
Company : J J Consultants Pvt. Ltd
Email id : charu@intr-medini.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Charu Gupta plunged into the world of Interior Decoration of Residences and Hotels, after
diploma in Interior Design and Decoration and Vaastu. Her company, Interior Medini has carved
out a special pride of place in the field of residential and hospitality spaces with exceptional and
path breaking concepts and designs.
She joined her family organisation, J J Consultants as a Director and gave its activities a new
direction. She also dabbles in finance and investments as director of two public listed companies,
Madhuri Holdings & Subh Prabhat Multi Projects.
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Name : Deepikaa Jindal
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Managing Director
Company : JSL Lifestyle Ltd
Email id : deepikaajindal@jindalsteel.com
Business / Professional profile:
Mrs. Deepikaa Jindal is the Managing Director of JSL Lifestyle Ltd. (a subsidiary of Jindal Stainless
Limited). The company designs, manufactures and retails lifestyle products in Stainless Steel under
the brand name ‘arttd’inox’, launched in 2003.
In 2008, she was awarded with the prestigious IWEC award (i.e. International Women
Entrepreneurial Challenge award).
The brand ‘arttd’inox’ has recently forayed into making Stainless Steel Modular Kitchens. Brand
‘Krome’ is the latest addition in the brand portfolio with focus on daily kitchenware products.
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Name : Dhriti Goenka
Chapter : Bombay
Designation : Member, Promoter Group
Company : Goenka Diamond & Jewels Limited, Special Portfolio - Retail,
Ceres- The House of Goenka
Email id : dhriti@goenkadiamonds.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Dhriti Goenka’s experience of over 6 years as a merchant banker came in handy when
she decided to make a switch into the business of diamonds, with CERES- THE HOUSE OF
GOENKA that specialises in handcrafted jewels lavishly adorned with the rarest diamonds
and the finest gemstones.
CERES enjoys retail presence in India and Malaysia through four exclusive boutiques. The
jewellery is sold internationally (Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, The Gulf Countries) only to
private clients. CERES stocks a stunning collection of large sized solitaires.
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Name : Divya Suri Singh
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Executive Director
Company : The Lalit Hotel, New Delhi
Email id : divyasuri@thelalit.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Divya Suri Singh took upon the mantle of an Executive Director with The Lalit Suri Hospitality
Group in 2009 and holds a position spanning number of disciplines including Legal & Company
Affairs and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Additional to her role in the Group, Ms Suri is currently the Chairperson of Young FICCI Ladies
Organization (YFLO), where she leads the institution with the objective of meeting the unique
needs and aspirations of young women from diverse professional and entrepreneurial
backgrounds. She also enjoys membership of The Delhi High Court Bar Association.
CHAIRPERSON, YFLO
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Name : Gayatri Jolly
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Volunteer
Company : Adharshila
Email id : gayatrijolly1@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Gayatri Jolly is a volunteer for Adharshila, an NGO based in the slums of New Delhi.
The mission of this NGO is to work at the grassroots level with dedication and sincerity to
empower the underprivileged sections of society through various programs and also work
in the areas of Women’s empowerment, Health care, Legal awareness, SHG program (Self
– help group) etc.
Ms Jolly works full time with Fena Private Limited and volunteer with Adharshila where
she is in charge of marketing, primarily through social media outreach.
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Name : Gita Ramesh
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Joint MD
Company : Kairali Ayurvedic Group
Email id : gita@kairali.com
Business / Professional profile:
After having done Bachelor in Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery and M Sc. (Biochemistry), Mrs. Gita
Ramesh utilized her knowledge & expertise to the fullest and decided to accomplish her vision of
taking Ayurveda to a different level. With sincere visionary steps the first petal bloom in the year
1989 in the form of Kairali Ayurvedic Centre (New Delhi). Today Mrs. Gita Ramesh is Joint
Managing Director of many companies and provided employment to over 700 employees in 40
locations across 10 countries.
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Name : Kakoli Sen
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Designation : Visual Artist
Company : Free Lancing
Email id : senkakoli@hotmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Kakoli graduated from Delhi University. She did her diploma in Commercial Art from
Polytechnic, New Delhi. She also did Art Appreciation Course & India Art & Culture Course
from National Museum, New Delhi; a recipient of various national & international awards.
She is the recipient of Human Resource Development Ministry’s junior fellowship.
Kakoli has to her credit numerous successful solo shows & has also participated in various
group shows in India & abroad. She has participated in various art camps & workshops.
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Name : Kiran Sharma
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Director
Company : ITE India Pvt. Ltd.
Email id : kiran.sharma@brideandstyle.in
Business / Professional profile:
Kiran Sharma is the Director of ITE Group based in New Delhi.
Ms Sharma formed ITE Group, the premier organization for trade promotion activities
through trade exhibitions, shows and events. It was the first company to organize
International exhibitions in India such a Delhi International Motor Shows, Delhi
International Healthcare Exhibition, Oil & Gas, Power Generation India, Intermodal etc.
In 1996, ITE Group organized the First Delhi International Jewellery & Watch Exhibition in
Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, London and Bangkok.
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Name : Kirti Sethia Bengani
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Director
Company : “Axis In”
Email id : kirti@axisin.com; kirtibengani@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Kirti Sethia – Interior Designer practicing in INDIA from past 9 years. She is adept and creative in
residential, commercial, institutional and hospitality design.
Attached to “Axis In” ( www.axisin.com) and “YIDA”- a well known vaastu and feng-shui
Consultant, currently operating from New Delhi with head office in Kolkata and branches in
Silliguri, Cooch-Bihar, Hyderabad, undertakes design consultancy and turnkey projects pan India.
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Name : Krina Sanjiv Shah
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Designation : Director
Company : Executive Excellence Consultancy Pvt Ltd
Email id : krinas1@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Krina Sanjiv Shah is the Director of Executive Excellence Consultancy Pvt Ltd. The
company is doing Management consultancy in association with Prof Rooshikumar Pandya
- a well known Management guru in India, who has served many corporates of India and
world over.
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Name : Lipika Sud
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Director/ Proprietor
Company : Lipika Sud Interiors Pvt. Ltd. / Art N Aura (Art Services)
Email id : lipika@lipika.com, info@lipika.com
Business / Professional profile:
Lipika Sud is a well known Interior Designer practicing for the past 22 years. She has worked on
several prestigious projects in India and Abroad. She has her own Design firms, Lipika Sud Interiors
Pvt. Ltd and Art N Aura-Art Services.
She has expertise in Residences, Corporate and Hotel Interiors(www.lipika.com) and specializes in
Interior Styling. With a deep knowledge of Traditional and Modern Art and Crafts she can decorate
any small or large space with Wall Art, Murals, Art Installations, etc in a very aesthetic way.
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Name : Madhu Banthia
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Designation : Partner
Company : Aspiration
Email id : madhu.aspiration@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Aspiration, a lifestyle exhibition began its journey in the year 2007 with the joint efforts of Madhu
Banthia and Shalini Agarwal. It began as a small exhibition showcasing 12-15 designers and has
now grown with 50-60 exhibitors in each show. The very first show was held in jaipur followed by
Ahmedabad in the same year and now has spread to Surat, Baroda and Guwahati ,with further
plans of spreading to other two-tier cities.
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Name : Manju Agarwal
Chapter : Kolkata
Designation : Proprietor
Company : Himalaya Industries
Email id : hvakolsp@yahoo.co.in
Business / Professional profile:
Himalaya Industries, headed by its proprietress Mrs. Manju Agarwal, is a small scale industry
manufacturing RCC spun pipes and allied products in Khamgaon, Maharashtra since the year
1983.It supplies pipes of different dimensions to various government departments and
contractors. These pipes are used in irrigation,drainage,highways,wateworks etc.The products
manufactured conform to ISI standards under BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS(BIS).The
operations of the factory are headed by a qualified civil engineer and trained supervisors with a
force of about 50 workers to deliver quality products to its customers as per their requirement.
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Name : Meghali Das
Chapter : North East
Designation : Managing Director's Advisory Council
Company : Avon
Email id : meghalidas@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Among the leading women entrepreneurs of not only the state of Assam but also of the country,
Meghali Das occupies a proud position. She is a leader in Avon, holding the foremost position in
the country today.
She has been working with Avon as SEUL (Senior Executive Unit Leader) for the last 15 years and
a MDAC member (Managing Director's Advisory Council). She achieved International Avon Global
Hall of Fame (New-York) for ten consecutive years (1999-2009) as India's No1 Independent Sales
Manager for Sales performance.
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Name : Mourya Boda
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Chairperson & Managing Director
Company : Brilliant Bio Pharma Limited
Email id : mouryaboda@yahoo.com,
Business / Professional profile:
Mourya Boda is the Chairman and Managing Director of M/s BRILLIANT BIO PHARMA
LIMITED a Division of TGV Group of Industries (www.tgvgroup.com). We are into
manufacturing of Veterinary Biological like Rabies, FMD vaccine, Bacterial vaccine etc. It is
the 2nd
leading Veterinary Biological Company in India. The company has a strong
presence of Domestic as well as International Market, exporting products to more than 20
Countries across the Globe.
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Name : Nonita Sehgl
Chapter :
Designation : Marketing Head
Company : Peekay Farm Equipments (I) Pvt Ltd
Email id : ns@peekayfarmequipments.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Nonita Sehgl is the Marketing Head at Peekay Farm Equipments (I) Pvt Ltd, dealing in
Grain Dryers and agricultural equipments like garden tools, weeders, power tillers, power
sprayers etc. The company has a dealership network all over India and is in this field since
the last 20 years.
Ms Sehgl looks after Sales force, Marketing strategies and dealership network. She has
also launched a brand “Wonderland” that deals in exclusive Garden décor, Garden
equipments and Garden accessories.
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Name : Parvathy Ramaswamy
Chapter : Bombay
esignation : Director
Company : Global Transaction Banking (Indian Sub Continent)
Email id : ns@peekayfarmequipments.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Parvathy Ramaswamy is a banker by profession with over 2 decades of experience in this Industry.
Currently she is the Director at Societe Generale (French Bank) at Global Transaction Banking,
covering the Indian Sub Continent. Prior to Societe Generale, Parvathy gathered rich experience as
an amateur banker with ANZ Grindlays Bank where she worked for 10 years. The para-professional
side of Parvathy encompasses several activities some of which includes presentations on
Arthashastra , CSR Ambassadorship and working with the Chinmaya Mission.
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Name : Pooja Agarwal
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Designation : Director
Company : Panache
Email id : pooja@panachestudio.in
Business/ Professional Profile:
Ms Pooja Agarwal has 20 years of work experience that is directly relevant to managing and
operating a successful clothing boutique. The first eight years of her professional experience were
spent in designing; she has B.SC degree in textile and fashion. She also went on to actively teach
fashion at the College of Wighan and Leigh in Calcutta.
A multi-faceted personality with varied interests, she is also a co-founder of an organization “WE”
which hosts plays in the city for which the proceedings go to a NGO.
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Name : Pooja Bansal
Chapter : Delhi
Company : Denotation
Designation : Owner and Main Designer
Email id : denotation@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile:
Pooja Bansal is Owner & Main Designer of Denotation, a 13 year old company based out
of Delhi doing essentially Residential Interiors. The Forte of the company has been the
service, attention to detail and individualistic design for each client ultimately making the
‘house’ a ‘home’. We now have a reference library of 50 residential interiors completed
by us. Our clients are our strength who keep us busy with repeat work from their end. We
take up design and execution both and hand over a final product to the client.
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Name : Pooja Mitra
Chapter : Hyderabad
Company : Director
Designation : Oi Playschool Banjara Hills
Email id : art.pooja@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile:
Pooja Mitra is the Director of the franchisee for Oi Playschool Banjara Hills. Oi Play
School is an educational initiative of People Combine, a group that has pioneered &
redefined the way education has been perceived in India, the creators of Oakridge
International School – the first IB World School of Andhra Pradesh.
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Name : Punam Chopra
Chapter :
Company : Director
Designation : Dewan P.N Chopra Consultants Pvt Ltd.
Email id : pchopra@dpncindia.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Punam Chopra is the Director of Dewan P.N Chopra Consultants Pvt Ltd., one of the leading
Financial Consulting Groups of Northern India. Over 75 year history, the company has been
rendering expert professional services encompassing Tax Advisory & Compliance, Corporate
Finance including Fund Sourcing (Debt / Equity), Transaction Advisory & Transaction Support.
The Company is an independent member of The Leading Edge Alliance (LEA), which is ranked as
the 2nd largest International Firm Association of independently-owned Accounting and consulting
firms.
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Name : Purnima Jhunjhunwala
Chapter : Delhi
Company : Owner and Jewelry designer
Designation : Vasundhara by Purnima Jhunjhunwala
Email id : purnima69@hotmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Purnima Jhunjhunwala is a jewellery designer and is the proprietor of “Vasundhara by Purnima
Jhunjhunwala’s”. Her collection includes handcrafted polki, jadau, and diamond jewelry; each
piece is handcrafted and beautifully designed.
Purnima Jhunjhunwala had a passion for jewelry since childhood and this culminated into her
getting into designing jewelry.
Her support team comprises of over 50 experienced craftsmen from Jaipur and Kolkata and a
number of talented jewelry designers.
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Name : Priyanka Ganeriwal Allahabadi
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Proprietor
Company : Weddings n More & Party Hunterz
Email id : weddingsnmore@gmail.com,priyanka@partyhunterz.com
Business / Professional profile:
Weddings N More is a complete wedding solution firm. It deals with not only the look of the
weddings but also the services involved. And is one of the oldest wedding planning firms in
Hyderabad and has to its credit about 150 weddings & related functions.
Priyanka Ganeriwal Allahabadi is a Post Graduate with specialization in HR & Training and worked
for Deloitte Consulting for 3 years. Also recently has launched her 2nd
venture – a party boutique
“Party Hunterz” the only one stop shop for all party needs & supplies.
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Name : Prerana Salaskar Apte
Chapter : Bombay
Designation : Partner
Company : The Tipping Point
E-mail : Prerana@thetippingpoint.firm.in
Business/ Professional Profile
The Tipping Point’s inception in 2004 was goaded with a desire to affirm that Wealth Management
is a serious profession- a specialized profession. The firm, over a short span of time has built a brand
name synonymous with world class investment advisory and proactive, timely operational support
against a backbone of strong work ethics and principles. Over the years, The Tipping Point has met
morphed from a pure investment advisory to one of the first independent practitioners and
promoters of Financial Planning for Individuals in India.
The views and opinions of the partners have regularly appeared in leading financial publications,
web portals and the television media.
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Name : Rama Sodhani
Chapter :
Company :
Designation : Elemention Health & Sport Pvt Ltd
Email id : rama@indiancarpetcentre.net
Business/ Professional Profile
Elemention Health & Sport Pvt Ltd is an Indo-European partnership delivering professional well
being solutions to members of its health clubs and spas. Its network extends across Mumbai,
Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida and Chandigarh. Besides operating its own health clubs, Elemention also
manages clubhouses for condominiums, with services including gym, swimming pool, racquet
sports, indoor sports, bowling alleys, theatres, etc and also operates corporate gyms.
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Name : Rekha Lahoti
Chapter : Hyderabad
Company : Proprietor
Designation : Kalakriti Art Gallery
Email id : rekha@sarang.in
Business/ Professional Profile
Rekha Lahoti, a fashion designer from Hyderabad has carved a niche for herself in the fashion
industry. A student of Fine Arts from Kolkata and her natural flair for art were the right ingredients
put together in bringing out her explosive yet subtle designing of sarees. More than a decade and
a half has gone into this art and has enabled her to put her own stamp of styling both ethnic and
contemporary wear.
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Name : Ritu Bhagat
Chapter : Delhi
Company : Director - PR & Corporate Communication
Designation : Fusion Life Magazine
Email id : Ritubhagat.fusionlife@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Ritu Bhagat is the Director – PR & Communications of Fusion Life Magazine ( The Lifestyle Lifeline),
with its unmatched editorial contents provide the readers a contemporary kaliedoscopic view of the
world of life style, fashion, beauty, food, entertainment, bollywood, jewellery, liquor, travel and much
more. The pages are filled with mind blowing editorial features, trend setting photography and
innovative design with unbeatable paper and printing quality. This one-of-a-kind of magazine serves as
a beacon for new thoughts in the new world by dedicated celebration of life style in true sense.
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Name : Romi Trehan
Chapter : Delhi
Company : Director
Designation : The Luxury Trains
Email id : rtrehaan@theluxurytrains.com
Business/ Professional Profile
A Bachelor of Arts Graduate from HP University with humble beginnings started 15 years go with a
small office in Shimla and Delhi marketing domestic and inbound holiday packages to people in
India as well as abroad. Having a keen eye for niche holiday segments and realising the
romanticism of a “Train” holiday experience for mature travellers all over the world, The Luxury
Trains was established to provide amazing train holiday experiences.
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Name : Dr. Rupa Batra
Chapter : Delhi
Company : Founder & Chairperson
Designation : Global Vaastu Pvt. Ltd.
Email id : batrarupa@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
An interest in occult and pseudo sciences fourteen years back, Dr. Rupa Batra has developed an
expertise in the field of Vaastu, Astrology, FengShui and Pyramidology. With a through
understanding of all the principles of Vaastu and the like subjects, she provides an expert
knowledge about the same to her clients backed with scientific reasoning and explanation.
Her clientele includes people from all spheres of life around the globe. She not only advises her
clients on solutions to their problems but also organizes various workshops and seminars in the
field of Vaastu and other subjects for the general benefit of people.
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Name : Surabhi Mehta
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Company : Magnolia Image Consulting
Designation : Proprietor
Email id : magnoliaimageconsulting@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Surabhi Mehta is a certified Image Consultant who works with people to help them
portray an appropriate, authentic, attractive and affordable image at all times.
Magnolia Image Consulting offers personal and corporate image consulting and guide in
presenting oneself to the best advantage and in expressing one’s highest potential..
Whether as a stylist for brides to be or expecting mothers, professionals looking to tap
new opportunities or corporate branding, Ms Surabhi Mehta can help polish your image.
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Name : Sandhya Kasliwal
Chapter : Jaipur
Company :
Designation : Therapist & Educator
Email id : sandhyakasliwal@hotmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Ms Sandhya Kasliwal is an occupational therapist and special educator specialized in teaching
children with learning disability. This is a hidden handicap seen in children who despite being
intelligent are not able to perform well in academic areas. She works with these children on one-
to- one basis in liaison with their respective schools.
She also conducts workshops in various schools on awareness building, language skills reading,
maths etc.
Name : Santosh Mahendra Shah
Chapter : Ahmedabad
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Company : Cilantro food products Pvt Ltd
Designation : Chair-person
Email id : santosh@cilantrofoods.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Health food was the top most priority when Ms Santosh Mahendra Shah decided to set up a Nut
processing unit.
The company processes entire range of Healthy, innovative, exotic and mouth watering seasoned
and coated nuts like Almonds, Cashews ,Pistachio’s, Peanuts under the brand name” Rosca.”
100% Oil free dry roasted nuts under controlled temperature ensures retention of good taste and
flavour for a very long time in the ISO 22000:2005 HACCP certified plant.
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Name : Sapna R Aeren
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Director
Company : Aeren R Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
Email id : sapnaaeren@aerenr.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Sapna R. Aeren is the Director of Aeren R Enterprises, a conglomerate of companies engaged
primarily in the field of Real Estate and have active involvement in other areas such as Logistics,
International Trading, Entertainment, Venture Capital and Asset Management.
It sustains growth and leadership in a dynamic business environment by presence in various
strategic business units.
Fortune R City and Fortune R Centre in Ludhiana, Jaipur Center- a retail cum office complex,
Kanpur Logistics Park (KLPL),Crown Interiorz at Faridabad are some of the major projects of this
company.
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Name : Seema Jajodia
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Director
Company : Nourish Organic Foods P Ltd
Email id : seemajajodia@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
As a keen organic follower, Mrs. Seema Jindal Jajodia is constantly promoting organic lifestyle and
has established an organic foods company Nourish Organic Foods Pvt. Ltd. "Healthy Eating for
Urban Living" is the driving principle behind developing healthy and organic ready-to-eat food
products for urban masses. Being an inspiring and motivating health food promoter, she has also
launched Nourish Organic Foods Store in Lodhi Colony, in the heart of the capital city of Delhi.
PAST CHAIRPERSON, YFLO
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Name : Shaifalika Panda
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Chief Executive Officer
Company : Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation
E-mail : shaifalika@imfa.in
Business/ Professional Profile
Shaifalika Panda is the Chief of CSR (Special Initiatives) of Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd, a leading
producer of Ferro Alloys in India. She spearheaded the formation of the Bansidhar & Ila Panda
Foundation and serves as a trustee besides being responsible for its overall activities as CEO. The
foundation focuses on water & sanitation, education, skill development and women & children’s
initiatives.
Shaifalika graduated with honours cum laude in 1992 with a dual concentration in Marketing and
International Management from School of Management, Boston University, USA.
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Name : Shalini Biswajit
Chapter : Chennai
Designation : Artist and Director
Company : Forum Art Gallery
E-mail : forumartgallerychennai@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Forum Art Gallery founded by artist Shalini Biswajit in 1997, stands today as one of the country’s
distinguished and well-defined center of contemporary art promoting paintings, sculpture,
photography, cartoon art, new media and installation art.
With several well documented and curated shows to its credit in India and abroad and a prominent
presence in Art Fairs promoting young and established artists, the gallery also imparts art
education to adults and children and art therapy to physically challenged and terminally ill children
making it a unique gallery in the Indian visual artscape.
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Name : Sheena Agarwal
Chapter :
Designation : Director / Principal Trainer
Company : Urbanista Image Consulting LLP
E-mail : info@urbanista.in
Business/ Professional Profile
Sheena Agarwal, Director-Urbanista Image Consulting, is a certified Image and Professional
Consultant from London Image Institute and Academy of Image Mastery. She caters to college
students, executives and women entrepreneurs by conducting workshops and individual coaching
in appearance, behavior, communication and presentation skills.
Leaving a lucrative career with Goldman Sachs, Sheena opted to make a career in image
consultation, thus starting Urbanista Image Consulting.
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Name : Shobhana Tuwani
Chapter :
Designation : Proprietor
Company : INNOVATIONS (Décor & Event Management)
E-mail : shobhanatuwani@rediffmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Innovations is an Event Management company established by Mrs. Shobhana Tuwani in year 2002.
It comprises of team of best Creative Directors, Production Personals, Florists and Artist Managers
from all over India. Innovations aim is to provide one stop solution for Weddings, Anniversaries,
Birthdays, Get-togethers, Corporate Events & related services. It also provides Invites, Logistics,
Venue, Décor, Music-n-entertainment, Ritual support, Gifts-n-Packing etc.
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Name : Sucheta Shah
Chapter : Bombay
Designation :
Company : Atlas Integrated Finance Ltd
E-mail : sucheta@aifl.net , suchi_shah@hotmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Atlas Integrated Finance Ltd is a member of the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. And Bombay
Stock Exchange in the Capital Market and Derivative Segment, member of Currency Derivative
Segment and Debt Market and a SEBI registered Portfolio Manager.
The objective of the company is to provide Insight into Indian Companies and advice strategic
investments in growth companies through our research reports and to provide complete basket of
financial services by venturing into new horizons
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Name : Sugandha Patni
Chapter :
Designation : Owner
Company : "LEAVES" a precious canvas
E-mail : leaves_jaipur@hotmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Sugandha Patni is the owner of “Leaves”, a collection which rejuvenates your mind and soul by
perfect combination of gemstones in paintings. These paintings are mainly made of natural precious
stones. The precious stones include emerald, ruby, blue, yellow and multi sapphires, pearl etc. Semi
precious stones like amethyst, carnelian etc are also used to enhance the variety. Some of the items we
make are picture frames, table tops, photo frames, table mats, trays etc.
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Name : Ch.Sumalatha
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Creative Director
Company : Pushpanjali Flower Designers
E-mail : sumalathachitti@yahoo.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Sumalatha is a Hyderabad based much sought after flower decorator, one of the top decorators of
the city in this profession since15 years. Her passion drives her to be extremely creative, artistic,
detail oriented and a through professional.
Her clients are top Tollywood actors and elite of Hyderabad. She worked with the top Art directors
.She is trained in Ikebana and enjoys teaching the art. Her mission is to make every event a special
and memorable one.
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Name : Sunita Shekhawat
Chapter : Jaipur
Designation : Proprietor
Company : Midas Designer Jewellery
E-mail : sunita@sunitashekhawat.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Sunita Shekhawat is one of the ace jewellery designers in Jaipur. She designs her signature
jewellery under the label ‘Midas’.
She designs exclusive high end bridal jewellery in Kundan Meena, Jadau, Polki diamonds and
precious stones such as emeralds and rubies. She specializes in exclusive jewellery designs
predominantly for the royalties and has clientele From Bollywood and top notch business Families
and Industrialists.
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Name : Swati Jhajharia
Chapter :
Designation : Designer
Company : LITTLESVITTLES
E-mail : littlesvittles@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Swati Jhajharia launched her own garments brand “Littlevittles” for kids, under which she designs
kurta pyjamas, churidars, pathanis and jacket styles with jodhpuris and harems for kids from 1 to
10 years age. Her brand also includes linen shirts, pants, ties, shoes for boys. She further plans to
introduce activity quilts and mats for toddlers.
She has done designing course from IDEAL Institute Ahmadabad and has designed for Chennai
based kids boutique Whims n Fancies.
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Name : Vandana Balasaria
Chapter :
Designation : Director
Company : Hobb International Pvt. Ltd
E-mail : vandy@hobbinternational.com ; Vandyhobb@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Vandana Balasaria is the Director of HOBB International Pvt. Ltd., an established company that
deals with direct manufacturers thus offers services right from factory to the customer
warehouse. Having sales office in US HOBB has a 100% supply chain and is a Highest Exporter
Award Winner. HOBB manufactures Pole Line hardware fittings as per USA ASTM.
She is the Admin and Finance head of the organization.
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Name : Vanita Agarwal
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Designation : Director
Company : Sagaa Lifestyle
E-mail : Vanita.agarwal159@gmail.com, buyer@sagaalifestyle.com
Sagaa Lifestyle is an epic of never ending Fashion and Trend. It is a multi-designer store which has
been stocking India's top designers. It’s a brainchild of Vanita Agarwal who is fashion forecaster
and does fashion policing. Her fashion fad has been covered in almost all dailies like TOI mirror,
DNA, Femina, Bhaskar and other leading magazines.
It’s one of the favorite destinations for celebrities like Ekta Kapoor, Tushar Kapoor, Shefali Chaya,
Vipul Shah, Shradha Kapoor, Rahul Bose, Sayali Bhagat and many more when they are travelling
to Ahmedabad.
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Name : Vibha Bhatia
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : General Manager
Company : Professional Conference & Event Organizer
Email id : vibhabhatia78@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Vibha is an accomplished professional with more than 12 years of experience in tourism and service
industry. She is a trained Professional Conference and Event Organizer and has played an active role in
strengthening MICE activities in India through her extensive understanding of service industry. At
present, her primary focus is to work with Hyderabad Convention Visitors Bureau and Government of
Andhra Pradesh to promote Hyderabad to convention and non convention tourists both within the
country and abroad. Vibha is an avid traveler, enjoys old music and reading books.
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Name : Vasudha Sanghi
Chapter :
Designation : Director
Company : The Jaipur Kitchen
E-mail : vsanghi@me.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Vasudha Sanghi is trained as a Graphic designer and has worked with NDTV. Her passion
for travel and food drove her into the new venture related to food & tourism. She started
her own culinary event company ‘The Jaipur Kitchen’ with the aim to bridge the gap
between the chef and the gastronome with exciting cooking workshops and culinary
events with the top chefs in this city as well as other chefs from across India.
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Name : Voila Kapoor Dr. Niru Setia Kapoor
Chapter : Ludhiana Ludhiana
Designation : Partner Partner
Company : Voyala Jewels Voyala Jewels
E-mail : voilakapoor@hotmail.com setiakapoorniru@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
‘Voyala Jewels’ by Voila Kapoor Aditya from Ludhiana is an inspiration from the Spanish - imbibing
the spirit ‘.Voyala Jewels specializing in diamond, gold & fashion silver jewellery has never lost sight
of its vision to create exquisite, timeless, unique pieces, blending fashion with jewelry design. A
lifestyle both elegant and feminine, yet sophisticate and sensual, where Voila combines classic
traditional materials with modern twist in designs to create wearable collections that embody an
independent style. The designs created under this label have undergone the tests of time having
been showcased at various fashion week’s such Lakme Fashion Week and other International shows
across the world. The label also sells through various stores in India, Malaysia, Mauritius, Pakistan,
Muscat and Canada.
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Name : Wandana Parnami
Chapter :
Designation : CEO
Company : White Peacock
E-mail : wpwhitepeacock@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Wandana Parnami is the CEO of White Peacock, manufacturers and exporters of marble
sculptures, artifacts, paintings etc. The initiative of her company is to revive the art and craft of
ancient and contemporary India. White Peacock aims at providing maximum no of employment to
artists and thus be a part of social upliftment through art and crafts
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Name : Ms. Ajitha Yogesh
Chapter : Hyderabad
Company : Hamstech Institute of Fashion and Interior
Designation : Managing Director
Email : ajitayogesh@hamstech.com,
ajitayogesh@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
In 1990 when correspondence education was at a very nascent stage, Ajitha Yogesh started her
first educational institute aptly named SCOPE (Study Circle of Postal Education) that was involved
in training students through correspondence for the external exams in various graduate/PG and
professional exams.
In 1999, seeing the immense potential India has in the world fashion and Interior industry, she
started a specialized training institute “HAMSTECH” catering to the needs of the Fashion & Interior
designers.
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Name : Dr.Rama Patnayak
Chapter : Delhi
Email id : ramapatnayak@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Dr. Rama Patnayak is an experienced educational administrator and writer. She has authored
books on development and has been a consultant to several national and international
organizations. She was also Principal of Shivaji College, University of Delhi.
Dr. Patnayak’s areas of interest are Educational administration, Research, Consultancy, training,
Mentoring, presentations, workshops.
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Name : Anjali Aggarwal
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Associate Partner - Delhi
Company : Lustrous Gems Private Limited
Email id: anjaliagl@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Anjali Aggarwal is the Associate Partner - Delhi For Lustrous Gems Private Limited.
Lustrous Gems Private Limited – Jewellers, since 1807, is a 200 year old company and is a Nalin
Jhaveri concern. We are diamond merchants, jewellers, exporters and Importers of diamonds,
birthstones, precious and semi-precious stones and fine jewellery in gold and platinum studded
with these stones, antiques and antique jewellery too.
We specialize in big size diamond solitaires and high-end diamond and precious stone jewellery
made in gold or platinum.
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Name : Arpita Bansal
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Chairperson
Company : Creative nest Media Pvt. Ltd.
Email I’d : arpita@creativenestmedia.com
Business / Professional profile:
Arpita Bansal is the brain behind the luxury magazine Atelier, which specializes in fashion and
lifestyle underscored with luxury.
At the tender age of 12, Arpita took on the responsibility of becoming an individualistic, mature
and a goal-oriented professional. With years of ongoing learning experience, Arpita has now
reached a commendable position as managing director of Creative Nest Media Pvt Ltd.
She was awarded the Achiever’s Award in the Business Category at the Aadhi-Aabadi Women
Achievers’ Awards 2011, and the Mahila Ratna for Journalism and Woman Entrepreneur by Vishva
Mahila Parivar.
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Name : Bina Mardia
Chapter : Bombay Designation : Image consultant
Company : Image Consulting Business Institute
Email id : mardiabina@yahoo.in
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Beena Mardia is associated with the beauty industry and also has been closely working with
weight management. Now she has ventured into the field of Image management, the art and
science of projecting an appropriate and powerful image, consistently.
Ms Mardia trains people how to optimally use existing resources of clothing, grooming, etiquette
body language and verbal and non verbal communication skills to maximise the impact on others.
She believes that image management can transform ones entire life magically.
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Name : Brijlata Gupta
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Owner
Company Name : Mehak Apaprel
E mail : brijlatagupta@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
During her formative years in school, Ms Brijlata Gupta had shown great interest for the Arts. An
alumnus of NIFT, she participated in the institutes’ annual extravaganza, “Spectrum”, where she
received accolades and appreciation for her work.
She launched her label “BRIJ” in 2003 which helped her to carve a niche in the fashion market.
Playing effortlessly with colours, as the rainbow courts the sun on a rainy day, bringing forth
dazzling hues, her creations speak for themselves.
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Name : Priyanka Ganeriwal Allahabadi
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Proprietor
Company : Weddings n More & Party Hunterz
Email id : weddingsnmore@gmail.com,priyanka@partyhunterz.com
Business / Professional profile:
Weddings N More is a complete wedding solution firm. It deals with not only the look of the
weddings but also the services involved. And is one of the oldest wedding planning firms in
Hyderabad and has to its credit about 150 weddings & related functions.
Priyanka Ganeriwal Allahabadi is a Post Graduate with specialization in HR & Training and worked
for Deloitte Consulting for 3 years. Also recently has launched her 2nd
venture – a party boutique
“Party Hunterz” the only one stop shop for all party needs & supplies.
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Name : Arti Hora
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Proprietor
Company : Sheel Industries,
Email Id : Arti_Hora@Yahoo.Com, Hora_Inderpal@Yahoo.Com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Arti Hora is the Proprietor of Sheel Industries, brand owners of "Sheel" & "Hino" dealing in
Locks, Hardware and Security Products based in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh for the last 4
decades. The product profile includes - Padlocks, Door Locks, Mortise Handle Sets, Biometric
Locks, Safes, Shutter Locks, Furniture Locks, Bathroom Accessories, Decorative and Architectural
Hardware. The company also has a outlet in style of "Lock & Decor" in Siddiamber Bazar,
Hyderabad for display of entire range in functional form.
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Name : Ms. Sashi Nahata
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Proprietor and Director
Company : Akritti
E-mail : shashinahata2002@yahoo.co.in
Business / Professional profile:
Ms. Sashi Nahata is the Proprietor and Director of Akritti Exhibitions, a company that has carved a
niche for itself by providing a platform to all segments of people in the society by catering to their
specific market.
Akritti organises exclusive exhibitions where elite and fashionable merchandise is showcased and
sold from all across India under one roof. Keeping social responsibilities in mind, donations are
made to various social causes. Akritti also organizes many events to promote and showcase young
talent of the city.
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Name : Madhu Joshi
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Director- Public Relations & Communications
Company : The Park Hotels, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd.
Email id : madhuj12@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Madhu Joshi has 13 years of experience in corporate & marketing communications
handling several facets of it. She has worked with corporate organisations and hospitality
brands, both Indian and International. Recipient of awards’ Chankaya Most Promising PR
person of the year 2011 & Dr.C.V Narasimha Reddi Best PR Manager of the year 2012, she
is a regular columnist focusing of professional and social topics. She has been the guest
faculty at management institutes.
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Name : Charu Gupta
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Director
Company : J J Consultants Pvt. Ltd
Email id : charu@intr-medini.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Charu Gupta plunged into the world of Interior Decoration of Residences and Hotels, after
diploma in Interior Design and Decoration and Vaastu. Her company, Interior Medini has carved
out a special pride of place in the field of residential and hospitality spaces with exceptional and
path breaking concepts and designs.
She joined her family organisation, J J Consultants as a Director and gave its activities a new
direction. She also dabbles in finance and investments as director of two public listed companies,
Madhuri Holdings & Subh Prabhat Multi Projects.
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Name : Deepikaa Jindal
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Managing Director
Company : JSL Lifestyle Ltd
Email id : deepikaajindal@jindalsteel.com
Business / Professional profile:
Mrs. Deepikaa Jindal is the Managing Director of JSL Lifestyle Ltd. (a subsidiary of Jindal Stainless
Limited). The company designs, manufactures and retails lifestyle products in Stainless Steel under
the brand name ‘arttd’inox’, launched in 2003.
In 2008, she was awarded with the prestigious IWEC award (i.e. International Women
Entrepreneurial Challenge award).
The brand ‘arttd’inox’ has recently forayed into making Stainless Steel Modular Kitchens. Brand
‘Krome’ is the latest addition in the brand portfolio with focus on daily kitchenware products.
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Name : Dhriti Goenka
Chapter : Bombay
Designation : Member, Promoter Group
Company : Goenka Diamond & Jewels Limited, Special Portfolio - Retail,
Ceres- The House of Goenka
Email id : dhriti@goenkadiamonds.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Dhriti Goenka’s experience of over 6 years as a merchant banker came in handy
when
she decided to make a switch into the business of diamonds, with CERES- THE
HOUSE OF
GOENKA that specialises in handcrafted jewels lavishly adorned with the rarest diamonds
and the finest gemstones.
CERES enjoys retail presence in India and Malaysia through four exclusive boutiques. The
jewellery is sold internationally (Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, The Gulf Countries) only to
private clients. CERES stocks a stunning collection of large sized solitaires.
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Name : Divya Suri Singh
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Executive Director
Company : The Lalit Hotel, New Delhi
Email id : divyasuri@thelalit.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Divya Suri Singh took upon the mantle of an Executive Director with The Lalit Suri Hospitality
Group in 2009 and holds a position spanning number of disciplines including Legal & Company
Affairs and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Additional to her role in the Group, Ms Suri is currently the Chairperson of Young FICCI Ladies
Organization (YFLO), where she leads the institution with the objective of meeting the unique
needs and aspirations of young women from diverse professional and entrepreneurial
backgrounds. She also enjoys membership of The Delhi High Court Bar Association.
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Name : Gayatri Jolly
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Volunteer
Company : Adharshila
Email id : gayatrijolly1@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Gayatri Jolly is a volunteer for Adharshila, an NGO based in the slums of New Delhi.
The mission of this NGO is to work at the grassroots level with dedication and sincerity to
empower the underprivileged sections of society through various programs and also work
in the areas of Women’s empowerment, Health care, Legal awareness, SHG program (Self
– help group) etc.
Ms Jolly works full time with Fena Private Limited and volunteer with Adharshila where
she is in charge of marketing, primarily through social media outreach.
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Name : Gita Ramesh
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Joint MD
Company : Kairali Ayurvedic Group
Email id : gita@kairali.com
Business / Professional profile:
After having done Bachelor in Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery and M Sc. (Biochemistry), Mrs. Gita
Ramesh utilized her knowledge & expertise to the fullest and decided to accomplish her vision of
taking Ayurveda to a different level. With sincere visionary steps the first petal bloom in the year
1989 in the form of Kairali Ayurvedic Centre (New Delhi). Today Mrs. Gita Ramesh is Joint
Managing Director of many companies and provided employment to over 700 employees in 40
locations across 10 countries.
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Name : Kakoli Sen
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Designation : Visual Artist
Company : Free Lancing
Email id : senkakoli@hotmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Kakoli graduated from Delhi University. She did her diploma in Commercial Art from
Polytechnic, New Delhi. She also did Art Appreciation Course & India Art & Culture Course
from National Museum, New Delhi; a recipient of various national & international awards.
She is the recipient of Human Resource Development Ministry’s junior fellowship.
Kakoli has to her credit numerous successful solo shows & has also participated in various
group shows in India & abroad. She has participated in various art camps & workshops.
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Name : Kiran Sharma
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Director
Company : ITE India Pvt. Ltd.
Email id : kiran.sharma@brideandstyle.in
Business / Professional profile:
Kiran Sharma is the Director of ITE Group based in New Delhi.
Ms Sharma formed ITE Group, the premier organization for trade promotion activities
through trade exhibitions, shows and events. It was the first company to organize
International exhibitions in India such a Delhi International Motor Shows, Delhi
International Healthcare Exhibition, Oil & Gas, Power Generation India, Intermodal etc.
In 1996, ITE Group organized the First Delhi International Jewellery & Watch Exhibition in
Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, London and Bangkok.
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Name : Kirti Sethia Bengani
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Director
Company : “Axis In”
Email id : kirti@axisin.com; kirtibengani@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Kirti Sethia – Interior Designer practicing in INDIA from past 9 years. She is adept and creative in
residential, commercial, institutional and hospitality design.
Attached to “Axis In” ( www.axisin.com) and “YIDA”- a well known vaastu and feng-shui
Consultant, currently operating from New Delhi with head office in Kolkata and branches in
Silliguri, Cooch-Bihar, Hyderabad, undertakes design consultancy and turnkey projects pan India.
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Name : Krina Sanjiv Shah
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Designation : Director
Company : Executive Excellence Consultancy Pvt Ltd
Email id : krinas1@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Krina Sanjiv Shah is the Director of Executive Excellence Consultancy Pvt Ltd. The
company is doing Management consultancy in association with Prof Rooshikumar Pandya
- a well known Management guru in India, who has served many corporates of India and
world over.
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Name : Dr. Kusum Ansal
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Creative Writer & Educationist
Company :
Email id : kusumansal@vsnl.net
Business / Professional profile:
Dr Kusum Ansal is a creative writer and educationist . She is the Director of Chiranjiv Bharati
School and member of Governing Council – Sushant School of Art & Architecture. She has twenty
books to her credit, including short stories, poetry collections, novels, travelogue and auto-
biography. Her books have been translated into Punjabi, English, Urdu, Greek, Russian and French.
Besides Hindi, she writes in Punjabi too.
She has written the screen-play and dialogues for the film ‘Panchvati’ which is based on her novel
‘Ek Aur Panchvati’. A full length tele-serial “Titliyan” and ten episode children serial called
“Indradhanush” and another tele-serial “Isi Bahane” have been her other contributions to the
television.
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Name : Lipika Sud
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Director/ Proprietor
Company : Lipika Sud Interiors Pvt. Ltd. / Art N Aura (Art Services)
Email id : lipika@lipika.com, info@lipika.com
Business / Professional profile:
Lipika Sud is a well known Interior Designer practicing for the past 22 years. She has worked on
several prestigious projects in India and Abroad. She has her own Design firms, Lipika Sud Interiors
Pvt. Ltd and Art N Aura-Art Services.
She has expertise in Residences, Corporate and Hotel Interiors(www.lipika.com) and specializes in
Interior Styling. With a deep knowledge of Traditional and Modern Art and Crafts she can decorate
any small or large space with Wall Art, Murals, Art Installations, etc in a very aesthetic way.
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Name : Madhu Joshi
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Director- Public Relations & Communications
Company : The Park Hotels, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd.
Email id : madhuj12@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Madhu Joshi has 13 years of experience in corporate & marketing communications
handling several facets of it. She has worked with corporate organisations and hospitality
brands, both Indian and International. Recipient of awards’ Chankaya Most Promising PR
person of the year 2011 & Dr.C.V Narasimha Reddi Best PR Manager of the year 2012, she
is a regular columnist focusing of professional and social topics. She has been the guest
faculty at management institutes
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Name : Madhu Banthia
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Designation : Partner
Company : Aspiration
Email id : madhu.aspiration@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Aspiration, a lifestyle exhibition began its journey in the year 2007 with the joint efforts of Madhu
Banthia and Shalini Agarwal. It began as a small exhibition showcasing 12-15 designers and has
now grown with 50-60 exhibitors in each show. The very first show was held in jaipur followed by
Ahmedabad in the same year and now has spread to Surat, Baroda and Guwahati ,with further
plans of spreading to other two-tier cities.
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Name : Manju Agarwal
Chapter : Kolkata
Designation : Proprietor
Company : Himalaya Industries
Email id : hvakolsp@yahoo.co.in
Business / Professional profile:
Himalaya Industries, headed by its proprietress Mrs. Manju Agarwal, is a small scale industry
manufacturing RCC spun pipes and allied products in Khamgaon, Maharashtra since the year
1983.It supplies pipes of different dimensions to various government departments and
contractors. These pipes are used in irrigation,drainage,highways,wateworks etc.The products
manufactured conform to ISI standards under BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS(BIS).The
operations of the factory are headed by a qualified civil engineer and trained supervisors with a
force of about 50 workers to deliver quality products to its customers as per their requirement.
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Name : Meghali Das
Chapter : North East
Designation : Managing Director's Advisory Council
Company : Avon
Email id : meghalidas@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Among the leading women entrepreneurs of not only the state of Assam but also of the country,
Meghali Das occupies a proud position. She is a leader in Avon, holding the foremost position in
the country today.
She has been working with Avon as SEUL (Senior Executive Unit Leader) for the last 15 years and
a MDAC member (Managing Director's Advisory Council). She achieved International Avon Global
Hall of Fame (New-York) for ten consecutive years (1999-2009) as India's No1 Independent Sales
Manager for Sales performance.
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Name : Mourya Boda
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Chairperson & Managing Director
Company : Brilliant Bio Pharma Limited
Email id : mouryaboda@yahoo.com,
Business / Professional profile:
Mourya Boda is the Chairman and Managing Director of M/s BRILLIANT BIO PHARMA
LIMITED a Division of TGV Group of Industries (www.tgvgroup.com). We are into
manufacturing of Veterinary Biological like Rabies, FMD vaccine, Bacterial vaccine etc. It is
the 2nd
leading Veterinary Biological Company in India. The company has a strong
presence of Domestic as well as International Market, exporting products to more than 20
Countries across the Globe.
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Name : Nonita Sehgl
Chapter :
Designation : Marketing Head
Company : Peekay Farm Equipments (I) Pvt Ltd
Email id : ns@peekayfarmequipments.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Nonita Sehgl is the Marketing Head at Peekay Farm Equipments (I) Pvt Ltd, dealing in
Grain Dryers and agricultural equipments like garden tools, weeders, power tillers, power
sprayers etc. The company has a dealership network all over India and is in this field since
the last 20 years.
Ms Sehgl looks after Sales force, Marketing strategies and dealership network. She has
also launched a brand “Wonderland” that deals in exclusive Garden décor, Garden
equipments and Garden accessories.
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Name : Parvathy Ramaswamy
Chapter : Bombay
Designation : Director
Company : Global Transaction Banking (Indian Sub Continent)
Email id : ns@peekayfarmequipments.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Parvathy Ramaswamy is a banker by profession with over 2 decades of experience in this Industry.
Currently she is the Director at Societe Generale (French Bank) at Global Transaction Banking,
covering the Indian Sub Continent. Prior to Societe Generale, Parvathy gathered rich experience as
an amateur banker with ANZ Grindlays Bank where she worked for 10 years. The para-professional
side of Parvathy encompasses several activities some of which includes presentations on
Arthashastra , CSR Ambassadorship and working with the Chinmaya Mission.
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Name : Pooja Agarwal
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Designation : Director
Company : Panache
Email id : pooja@panachestudio.in
Business/ Professional Profile:
Ms Pooja Agarwal has 20 years of work experience that is directly relevant to managing and
operating a successful clothing boutique. The first eight years of her professional experience were
spent in designing; she has B.SC degree in textile and fashion. She also went on to actively teach
fashion at the College of Wighan and Leigh in Calcutta.
A multi-faceted personality with varied interests, she is also a co-founder of an organization “WE”
which hosts plays in the city for which the proceedings go to a NGO.
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Name : Pooja Bansal
Chapter : Delhi
Company : Denotation
Designation : Owner and Main Designer
Email id : denotation@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile:
Pooja Bansal is Owner & Main Designer of Denotation, a 13 year old company based out
of Delhi doing essentially Residential Interiors. The Forte of the company has been the
service, attention to detail and individualistic design for each client ultimately making the
‘house’ a ‘home’. We now have a reference library of 50 residential interiors completed
by us. Our clients are our strength who keep us busy with repeat work from their end. We
take up design and execution both and hand over a final product to the client.
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Name : Pooja Mitra
Chapter : Hyderabad
Company : Director
Designation : Oi Playschool Banjara Hills
Email id : art.pooja@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile:
Pooja Mitra is the Director of the franchisee for Oi Playschool Banjara Hills. Oi Play
School is an educational initiative of People Combine, a group that has pioneered &
redefined the way education has been perceived in India, the creators of Oakridge
International School – the first IB World School of Andhra Pradesh.
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Name : Punam Chopra
Chapter :
Company : Director
Designation : Dewan P.N Chopra Consultants Pvt Ltd.
Email id : pchopra@dpncindia.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Punam Chopra is the Director of Dewan P.N Chopra Consultants Pvt Ltd., one of the leading
Financial Consulting Groups of Northern India. Over 75 year history, the company has been
rendering expert professional services encompassing Tax Advisory & Compliance, Corporate
Finance including Fund Sourcing (Debt / Equity), Transaction Advisory & Transaction Support.
The Company is an independent member of The Leading Edge Alliance (LEA), which is ranked as
the 2nd largest International Firm Association of independently-owned Accounting and consulting
firms.
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Name : Purnima Jhunjhunwala
Chapter : Delhi
Company : Owner and Jewelry designer
Designation : Vasundhara by Purnima Jhunjhunwala
Email id : purnima69@hotmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Purnima Jhunjhunwala is a jewellery designer and is the proprietor of “Vasundhara by Purnima
Jhunjhunwala’s”. Her collection includes handcrafted polki, jadau, and diamond jewelry; each
piece is handcrafted and beautifully designed.
Purnima Jhunjhunwala had a passion for jewelry since childhood and this culminated into her
getting into designing jewelry.
Her support team comprises of over 50 experienced craftsmen from Jaipur and Kolkata and a
number of talented jewelry designers.
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Name : Rama Sodhani
Chapter :
Company :
Designation : Elemention Health & Sport Pvt Ltd
Email id : rama@indiancarpetcentre.net
Business/ Professional Profile
Elemention Health & Sport Pvt Ltd is an Indo-European partnership delivering professional well
being solutions to members of its health clubs and spas. Its network extends across Mumbai,
Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida and Chandigarh. Besides operating its own health clubs, Elemention also
manages clubhouses for condominiums, with services including gym, swimming pool, racquet
sports, indoor sports, bowling alleys, theatres, etc and also operates corporate gyms.
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Name : Rekha Lahoti
Chapter : Hyderabad
Company : Proprietor
Designation : Kalakriti Art Gallery
Email id : rekha@sarang.in
Business/ Professional Profile
Rekha Lahoti, a fashion designer from Hyderabad has carved a niche for herself in the fashion
industry. A student of Fine Arts from Kolkata and her natural flair for art were the right ingredients
put together in bringing out her explosive yet subtle designing of sarees. More than a decade and
a half has gone into this art and has enabled her to put her own stamp of styling both ethnic and
contemporary wear.
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Name : Ritu Bhagat
Chapter : Delhi
Company : Director - PR & Corporate Communication
Designation : Fusion Life Magazine
Email id : Ritubhagat.fusionlife@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Ritu Bhagat is the Director – PR & Communications of Fusion Life Magazine ( The Lifestyle Lifeline),
with its unmatched editorial contents provide the readers a contemporary kaliedoscopic view of the
world of life style, fashion, beauty, food, entertainment, bollywood, jewellery, liquor, travel and much
more. The pages are filled with mind blowing editorial features, trend setting photography and
innovative design with unbeatable paper and printing quality. This one-of-a-kind of magazine serves as
a beacon for new thoughts in the new world by dedicated celebration of life style in true sense.
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Name : Romi Trehan
Chapter : Delhi
Company : Director
Designation : The Luxury Trains
Email id : rtrehaan@theluxurytrains.com
Business/ Professional Profile
A Bachelor of Arts Graduate from HP University with humble beginnings started 15 years go with a
small office in Shimla and Delhi marketing domestic and inbound holiday packages to people in
India as well as abroad. Having a keen eye for niche holiday segments and realising the
romanticism of a “Train” holiday experience for mature travellers all over the world, The Luxury
Trains was established to provide amazing train holiday experiences.
Name : Dr. Rupa Batra
Chapter : Delhi
Company : Founder & Chairperson
Designation : Global Vaastu Pvt. Ltd.
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Email id : batrarupa@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
An interest in occult and pseudo sciences fourteen years back, Dr. Rupa Batra has developed an
expertise in the field of Vaastu, Astrology, FengShui and Pyramidology. With a through
understanding of all the principles of Vaastu and the like subjects, she provides an expert
knowledge about the same to her clients backed with scientific reasoning and explanation.
Her clientele includes people from all spheres of life around the globe. She not only advises her
clients on solutions to their problems but also organizes various workshops and seminars in the
field of Vaastu and other subjects for the general benefit of people.
Name : Surabhi Mehta
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Company : Magnolia Image Consulting
Designation : Proprietor
Email id : magnoliaimageconsulting@gmail.com
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Surabhi Mehta is a certified Image Consultant who works with people to help them
portray an appropriate, authentic, attractive and affordable image at all times.
Magnolia Image Consulting offers personal and corporate image consulting and guide in
presenting oneself to the best advantage and in expressing one’s highest potential..
Whether as a stylist for brides to be or expecting mothers, professionals looking to tap
new opportunities or corporate branding, Ms Surabhi Mehta can help polish your image.
Name : Sandhya Kasliwal
Chapter : Jaipur
Company :
Designation : Therapist & Educator
Email id : sandhyakasliwal@hotmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
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Ms Sandhya Kasliwal is an occupational therapist and special educator specialized in teaching
children with learning disability. This is a hidden handicap seen in children who despite being
intelligent are not able to perform well in academic areas. She works with these children on one-
to- one basis in liaison with their respective schools.
She also conducts workshops in various schools on awareness building, language skills reading,
maths etc.
Name : Santosh Mahendra Shah
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Company : Cilantro food products Pvt Ltd
Designation : Chair-person
Email id : santosh@cilantrofoods.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Health food was the top most priority when Ms Santosh Mahendra Shah decided to set up a Nut
processing unit.
The company processes entire range of Healthy, innovative, exotic and mouth watering seasoned
and coated nuts like Almonds, Cashews ,Pistachio’s, Peanuts under the brand name” Rosca.”
100% Oil free dry roasted nuts under controlled temperature ensures retention of good taste and
flavour for a very long time in the ISO 22000:2005 HACCP certified plant.
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Name : Sapna R Aeren
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Director
Company : Aeren R Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
Email id : sapnaaeren@aerenr.com
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Sapna R. Aeren is the Director of Aeren R Enterprises, a conglomerate of companies engaged
primarily in the field of Real Estate and have active involvement in other areas such as Logistics,
International Trading, Entertainment, Venture Capital and Asset Management.
It sustains growth and leadership in a dynamic business environment by presence in various
strategic business units.
Fortune R City and Fortune R Centre in Ludhiana, Jaipur Center- a retail cum office complex,
Kanpur Logistics Park (KLPL),Crown Interiorz at Faridabad are some of the major projects of this
company.
Name : Seema Jajodia
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Director
Company : Nourish Organic Foods P Ltd
Email id : seemajajodia@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
As a keen organic follower, Mrs. Seema Jindal Jajodia is constantly promoting organic lifestyle and
has established an organic foods company Nourish Organic Foods Pvt. Ltd. "Healthy Eating for
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Urban Living" is the driving principle behind developing healthy and organic ready-to-eat food
products for urban masses. Being an inspiring and motivating health food promoter, she has also
launched Nourish Organic Foods Store in Lodhi Colony, in the heart of the capital city of Delhi.
Name : Shaifalika Panda
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Chief Executive Officer
Company : Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation
E-mail : shaifalika@imfa.in
Business/ Professional Profile
Shaifalika Panda is the Chief of CSR (Special Initiatives) of Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd, a leading
producer of Ferro Alloys in India. She spearheaded the formation of the Bansidhar & Ila Panda
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Foundation and serves as a trustee besides being responsible for its overall activities as CEO. The
foundation focuses on water & sanitation, education, skill development and women & children’s
initiatives.
Shaifalika graduated with honours cum laude in 1992 with a dual concentration in Marketing and
International Management from School of Management, Boston University, USA.
Name : Shalini Biswajit
Chapter : Chennai
Designation : Artist and Director
Company : Forum Art Gallery
E-mail : forumartgallerychennai@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Forum Art Gallery founded by artist Shalini Biswajit in 1997, stands today as one of the country’s
distinguished and well-defined center of contemporary art promoting paintings, sculpture,
photography, cartoon art, new media and installation art.
With several well documented and curated shows to its credit in India and abroad and a prominent
presence in Art Fairs promoting young and established artists, the gallery also imparts art
education to adults and children and art therapy to physically challenged and terminally ill children
making it a unique gallery in the Indian visual artscape.
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Name : Sheena Agarwal
Chapter :
Designation : Director / Principal Trainer
Company : Urbanista Image Consulting LLP
E-mail : info@urbanista.in
Business/ Professional Profile
Sheena Agarwal, Director-Urbanista Image Consulting, is a certified Image and Professional
Consultant from London Image Institute and Academy of Image Mastery. She caters to college
students, executives and women entrepreneurs by conducting workshops and individual coaching
in appearance, behavior, communication and presentation skills.
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Leaving a lucrative career with Goldman Sachs, Sheena opted to make a career in image
consultation, thus starting Urbanista Image Consulting.
Name : Shobhana Tuwani
Chapter :
Designation : Proprietor
Company : INNOVATIONS (Décor & Event Management)
E-mail : shobhanatuwani@rediffmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Innovations is an Event Management company established by Mrs. Shobhana Tuwani in year 2002.
It comprises of team of best Creative Directors, Production Personals, Florists and Artist Managers
from all over India. Innovations aim is to provide one stop solution for Weddings, Anniversaries,
Birthdays, Get-togethers, Corporate Events & related services. It also provides Invites, Logistics,
Venue, Décor, Music-n-entertainment, Ritual support, Gifts-n-Packing etc.
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Name : Sucheta Shah
Chapter : Bombay
Designation :
Company : Atlas Integrated Finance Ltd
E-mail : sucheta@aifl.net , suchi_shah@hotmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Atlas Integrated Finance Ltd is a member of the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. And Bombay
Stock Exchange in the Capital Market and Derivative Segment, member of Currency Derivative
Segment and Debt Market and a SEBI registered Portfolio Manager.
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The objective of the company is to provide Insight into Indian Companies and advice strategic
investments in growth companies through our research reports and to provide complete basket of
financial services by venturing into new horizons
Name : Sugandha Patni
Chapter :
Designation : Owner
Company : "LEAVES" a precious canvas
E-mail : leaves_jaipur@hotmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Sugandha Patni is the owner of “Leaves”, a collection which rejuvenates your mind and soul by
perfect combination of gemstones in paintings. These paintings are mainly made of natural precious
stones. The precious stones include emerald, ruby, blue, yellow and multi sapphires, pearl etc. Semi
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precious stones like amethyst, carnelian etc are also used to enhance the variety. Some of the items we
make are picture frames, table tops, photo frames, table mats, trays etc.
Name : Ch.Sumalatha
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Creative Director
Company : Pushpanjali Flower Designers
E-mail : sumalathachitti@yahoo.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Sumalatha is a Hyderabad based much sought after flower decorator, one of the top decorators of
the city in this profession since15 years. Her passion drives her to be extremely creative, artistic,
detail oriented and a through professional.
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Her clients are top Tollywood actors and elite of Hyderabad. She worked with the top Art directors
.She is trained in Ikebana and enjoys teaching the art. Her mission is to make every event a special
and memorable one.
Name : Sunita Shekhawat
Chapter : Jaipur
Designation : Proprietor
Company : Midas Designer Jewellery
E-mail : sunita@sunitashekhawat.com
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Business/ Professional Profile
Sunita Shekhawat is one of the ace jewellery designers in Jaipur. She designs her signature
jewellery under the label ‘Midas’.
She designs exclusive high end bridal jewellery in Kundan Meena, Jadau, Polki diamonds and
precious stones such as emeralds and rubies. She specializes in exclusive jewellery designs
predominantly for the royalties and has clientele From Bollywood and top notch business Families
and Industrialists.
Name : Surekha P. Kothari
Chapter : Chennai
Designation : Director
Company : Kothari Industrial Corporation
E-mail : tospk4@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile:
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Surekha Kothari is an independent professional practitioner of Hypnotherapy and Reiki. She
conducts professional counseling sessions and also organizes presentations to groups, by
conducting workshops and seminars.
Her Hypnotherapy sessions are conducted under strict confidentiality at the Body Mind Soul
Centre, to help and heal clients with mental, emotional and / or physical issues.
Name : Swati Jhajharia
Chapter :
Designation : Designer
Company : LITTLESVITTLES
E-mail : littlesvittles@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Swati Jhajharia launched her own garments brand “Littlevittles” for kids, under which she designs
kurta pyjamas, churidars, pathanis and jacket styles with jodhpuris and harems for kids from 1 to
10 years age. Her brand also includes linen shirts, pants, ties, shoes for boys. She further plans to
introduce activity quilts and mats for toddlers.
She has done designing course from IDEAL Institute Ahmadabad and has designed for Chennai
based kids boutique Whims n Fancies.
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Name : V.L. Indira Dutt
Chapter : Chennai
Designation : Joint Managing Director
Company : LITTLESVITTLES
E-mail : littlesvittles@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Mrs.V.L. Indira Dutt is the Joint Managing Director of the multi-billion business conglomerate, the
seven decade old The KCP Limited known for its ethics and social commitment is engaged in the
manufacturing of Cement, Heavy Engineering, Sugar, Biotech, Information Technology, Power and
Hospitality.
Mrs. Dutt is Advisor, SAARC Chamber Women Entrepreneurs Council, President, Spastics Society
of Tamilnadu, Chennai and World Telugu Federation. She is also the Vice President of Andhra
Chamber of Commerce & Industry and National Association for Blind.
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Name : Vandana Balasaria
Chapter :
Designation : Director
Company : Hobb International Pvt. Ltd
E-mail : vandy@hobbinternational.com ; Vandyhobb@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Vandana Balasaria is the Director of HOBB International Pvt. Ltd., an established company that
deals with direct manufacturers thus offers services right from factory to the customer
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warehouse. Having sales office in US HOBB has a 100% supply chain and is a Highest Exporter
Award Winner. HOBB manufactures Pole Line hardware fittings as per USA ASTM.
She is the Admin and Finance head of the organization.
Name : Vanita Agarwal
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Designation : Director
Company : Sagaa Lifestyle
E-mail : Vanita.agarwal159@gmail.com, buyer@sagaalifestyle.com
Sagaa Lifestyle is an epic of never ending Fashion and Trend. It is a multi-designer store which has
been stocking India's top designers. It’s a brainchild of Vanita Agarwal who is fashion forecaster
and does fashion policing. Her fashion fad has been covered in almost all dailies like TOI mirror,
DNA, Femina, Bhaskar and other leading magazines.
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It’s one of the favorite destinations for celebrities like Ekta Kapoor, Tushar Kapoor, Shefali Chaya,
Vipul Shah, Shradha Kapoor, Rahul Bose, Sayali Bhagat and many more when they are travelling
to Ahmedabad.
Name : Vibha Bhatia
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : General Manager
Company : Professional Conference & Event Organizer
Email id : vibhabhatia78@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Vibha is an accomplished professional with more than 12 years of experience in tourism and service
industry. She is a trained Professional Conference and Event Organizer and has played an active role in
strengthening MICE activities in India through her extensive understanding of service industry. At
present, her primary focus is to work with Hyderabad Convention Visitors Bureau and Government of
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Andhra Pradesh to promote Hyderabad to convention and non convention tourists both within the
country and abroad. Vibha is an avid traveler, enjoys old music and reading books.
Name : Vasudha Sanghi
Chapter :
Designation : Director
Company : The Jaipur Kitchen
E-mail : vsanghi@me.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Vasudha Sanghi is trained as a Graphic designer and has worked with NDTV. Her passion
for travel and food drove her into the new venture related to food & tourism. She started
her own culinary event company ‘The Jaipur Kitchen’ with the aim to bridge the gap
between the chef and the gastronome with exciting cooking workshops and culinary
events with the top chefs in this city as well as other chefs from across India.
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Name : Voila Kapoor Dr. Niru Setia Kapoor
Chapter : Ludhiana Ludhiana
Designation : Partner Partner
Company : Voyala Jewels Voyala Jewels
E-mail : voilakapoor@hotmail.com setiakapoorniru@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
‘Voyala Jewels’ by Voila Kapoor Aditya from Ludhiana is an inspiration from the Spanish - imbibing
the spirit ‘.Voyala Jewels specializing in diamond, gold & fashion silver jewellery has never lost sight
of its vision to create exquisite, timeless, unique pieces, blending fashion with jewelry design. A
lifestyle both elegant and feminine, yet sophisticate and sensual, where Voila combines classic
traditional materials with modern twist in designs to create wearable collections that embody an
independent style. The designs created under this label have undergone the tests of time having
been showcased at various fashion week’s such Lakme Fashion Week and other International shows
across the world. The label also sells through various stores in India, Malaysia, Mauritius, Pakistan,
Muscat and Canada.
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Name : Wandana Parnami
Chapter :
Designation : CEO
Company : White Peacock
E-mail : wpwhitepeacock@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Wandana Parnami is the CEO of White Peacock, manufacturers and exporters of marble
sculptures, artifacts, paintings etc. The initiative of her company is to revive the art and craft of
ancient and contemporary India. White Peacock aims at providing maximum no of employment to
artists and thus be a part of social upliftment through art and crafts
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Name : Prerana Salaskar Apte
Chapter : Bombay
Designation : Partner
Company : The Tipping Point
E-mail : Prerana@thetippingpoint.firm.in
Business/ Professional Profile
The Tipping Point’s inception in 2004 was goaded with a desire to affirm that Wealth Management
is a serious profession- a specialized profession. The firm, over a short span of time has built a brand
name synonymous with world class investment advisory and proactive, timely operational support
against a backbone of strong work ethics and principles. Over the years, The Tipping Point has met
morphed from a pure investment advisory to one of the first independent practitioners and
promoters of Financial Planning for Individuals in India.
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The views and opinions of the partners have regularly appeared in leading financial publications,
web portals and the television media.
Name : Ms. Ajitha Yogesh
Chapter : Hyderabad
Company : Hamstech Institute of Fashion and Interior
Designation : Managing Director
Email : ajitayogesh@hamstech.com,
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ajitayogesh@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
In 1990 when correspondence education was at a very nascent stage, Ajitha Yogesh started her
first educational institute aptly named SCOPE (Study Circle of Postal Education) that was involved
in training students through correspondence for the external exams in various graduate/PG and
professional exams.
In 1999, seeing the immense potential India has in the world fashion and Interior industry, she
started a specialized training institute “HAMSTECH” catering to the needs of the Fashion & Interior
designers.
Name : Dr.Rama Patnayak
Chapter : Delhi
Email id : ramapatnayak@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
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Dr. Rama Patnayak is an experienced educational administrator and writer. She has authored
books on development and has been a consultant to several national and international
organizations. She was also Principal of Shivaji College, University of Delhi.
Dr. Patnayak’s areas of interest are Educational administration, Research, Consultancy, training,
Mentoring, presentations, workshops.
Name : Anjali Aggarwal
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Associate Partner - Delhi
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Company : Lustrous Gems Private Limited
Email id: anjaliagl@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Anjali Aggarwal is the Associate Partner - Delhi For Lustrous Gems Private Limited.
Lustrous Gems Private Limited – Jewellers, since 1807, is a 200 year old company and is a Nalin
Jhaveri concern. We are diamond merchants, jewellers, exporters and Importers of diamonds,
birthstones, precious and semi-precious stones and fine jewellery in gold and platinum studded
with these stones, antiques and antique jewellery too.
We specialize in big size diamond solitaires and high-end diamond and precious stone jewellery
made in gold or platinum.
Name : Arpita Bansal
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Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Chairperson
Company : Creative nest Media Pvt. Ltd.
Email I’d : arpita@creativenestmedia.com
Business / Professional profile:
Arpita Bansal is the brain behind the luxury magazine Atelier, which specializes in fashion and
lifestyle underscored with luxury.
At the tender age of 12, Arpita took on the responsibility of becoming an individualistic, mature
and a goal-oriented professional. With years of ongoing learning experience, Arpita has now
reached a commendable position as managing director of Creative Nest Media Pvt Ltd.
She was awarded the Achiever’s Award in the Business Category at the Aadhi-Aabadi Women
Achievers’ Awards 2011, and the Mahila Ratna for Journalism and Woman Entrepreneur by Vishva
Mahila Parivar.
Name : Bina Mardia
Chapter : Bombay Designation : Image consultant
Company : Image Consulting Business Institute
Email id : mardiabina@yahoo.in
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Business / Professional profile:
Ms Beena Mardia is associated with the beauty industry and also has been closely working with
weight management. Now she has ventured into the field of Image management, the art and
science of projecting an appropriate and powerful image, consistently.
Ms Mardia trains people how to optimally use existing resources of clothing, grooming, etiquette
body language and verbal and non verbal communication skills to maximise the impact on others.
She believes that image management can transform ones entire life magically.
Name : Brijlata Gupta
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Owner
Company Name : Mehak Apaprel
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E mail : brijlatagupta@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
During her formative years in school, Ms Brijlata Gupta had shown great interest for the Arts. An
alumnus of NIFT, she participated in the institutes’ annual extravaganza, “Spectrum”, where she
received accolades and appreciation for her work.
She launched her label “BRIJ” in 2003 which helped her to carve a niche in the fashion market.
Playing effortlessly with colours, as the rainbow courts the sun on a rainy day, bringing forth
dazzling hues, her creations speak for themselves.
Name : Priyanka Ganeriwal Allahabadi
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Proprietor
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Company : Weddings n More & Party Hunterz
Email id : weddingsnmore@gmail.com,priyanka@partyhunterz.com
Business / Professional profile:
Weddings N More is a complete wedding solution firm. It deals with not only the look of the
weddings but also the services involved. And is one of the oldest wedding planning firms in
Hyderabad and has to its credit about 150 weddings & related functions.
Priyanka Ganeriwal Allahabadi is a Post Graduate with specialization in HR & Training and worked
for Deloitte Consulting for 3 years. Also recently has launched her 2nd
venture – a party boutique
“Party Hunterz” the only one stop shop for all party needs & supplies.
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Name : Arti Hora
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Proprietor
Company : Sheel Industries,
Email Id : Arti_Hora@Yahoo.Com, Hora_Inderpal@Yahoo.Com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Arti Hora is the Proprietor of Sheel Industries, brand owners of "Sheel" & "Hino" dealing in
Locks, Hardware and Security Products based in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh for the last 4
decades. The product profile includes - Padlocks, Door Locks, Mortise Handle Sets, Biometric
Locks, Safes, Shutter Locks, Furniture Locks, Bathroom Accessories, Decorative and Architectural
Hardware. The company also has a outlet in style of "Lock & Decor" in Siddiamber Bazar,
Hyderabad for display of entire range in functional form.
Name : Ms. Sashi Nahata
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Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Proprietor and Director
Company : Akritti
E-mail : shashinahata2002@yahoo.co.in
Business / Professional profile:
Ms. Sashi Nahata is the Proprietor and Director of Akritti Exhibitions, a company that has carved a
niche for itself by providing a platform to all segments of people in the society by catering to their
specific market.
Akritti organises exclusive exhibitions where elite and fashionable merchandise is showcased and
sold from all across India under one roof. Keeping social responsibilities in mind, donations are
made to various social causes. Akritti also organizes many events to promote and showcase young
talent of the city.
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Name : Madhu Joshi
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Director- Public Relations & Communications
Company : The Park Hotels, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd.
Email id : madhuj12@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Madhu Joshi has 13 years of experience in corporate & marketing communications
handling several facets of it. She has worked with corporate organisations and hospitality
brands, both Indian and International. Recipient of awards’ Chankaya Most Promising PR
person of the year 2011 & Dr.C.V Narasimha Reddi Best PR Manager of the year 2012, she
is a regular columnist focusing of professional and social topics. She has been the guest
faculty at management institutes.
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Name : Charu Gupta
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Director
Company : J J Consultants Pvt. Ltd
Email id : charu@intr-medini.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Charu Gupta plunged into the world of Interior Decoration of Residences and Hotels, after
diploma in Interior Design and Decoration and Vaastu. Her company, Interior Medini has carved
out a special pride of place in the field of residential and hospitality spaces with exceptional and
path breaking concepts and designs.
She joined her family organisation, J J Consultants as a Director and gave its activities a new
direction. She also dabbles in finance and investments as director of two public listed companies,
Madhuri Holdings & Subh Prabhat Multi Projects.
Name : Deepikaa Jindal
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Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Managing Director
Company : JSL Lifestyle Ltd
Email id : deepikaajindal@jindalsteel.com
Business / Professional profile:
Mrs. Deepikaa Jindal is the Managing Director of JSL Lifestyle Ltd. (a subsidiary of Jindal Stainless
Limited). The company designs, manufactures and retails lifestyle products in Stainless Steel under
the brand name ‘arttd’inox’, launched in 2003.
In 2008, she was awarded with the prestigious IWEC award (i.e. International Women
Entrepreneurial Challenge award).
The brand ‘arttd’inox’ has recently forayed into making Stainless Steel Modular Kitchens. Brand
‘Krome’ is the latest addition in the brand portfolio with focus on daily kitchenware products.
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Name : Dhriti Goenka
Chapter : Bombay
Designation : Member, Promoter Group
Company : Goenka Diamond & Jewels Limited, Special Portfolio - Retail,
Ceres- The House of Goenka
Email id : dhriti@goenkadiamonds.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Dhriti Goenka’s experience of over 6 years as a merchant banker came in handy
when
she decided to make a switch into the business of diamonds, with CERES- THE
HOUSE OF
GOENKA that specialises in handcrafted jewels lavishly adorned with the rarest diamonds
and the finest gemstones.
CERES enjoys retail presence in India and Malaysia through four exclusive boutiques. The
jewellery is sold internationally (Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, The Gulf Countries) only to
private clients. CERES stocks a stunning collection of large sized solitaires.
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Name : Divya Suri Singh
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Executive Director
Company : The Lalit Hotel, New Delhi
Email id : divyasuri@thelalit.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Divya Suri Singh took upon the mantle of an Executive Director with The Lalit Suri Hospitality
Group in 2009 and holds a position spanning number of disciplines including Legal & Company
Affairs and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Additional to her role in the Group, Ms Suri is currently the Chairperson of Young FICCI Ladies
Organization (YFLO), where she leads the institution with the objective of meeting the unique
needs and aspirations of young women from diverse professional and entrepreneurial
backgrounds. She also enjoys membership of The Delhi High Court Bar Association.
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Name : Gayatri Jolly
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Volunteer
Company : Adharshila
Email id : gayatrijolly1@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Gayatri Jolly is a volunteer for Adharshila, an NGO based in the slums of New Delhi.
The mission of this NGO is to work at the grassroots level with dedication and sincerity to
empower the underprivileged sections of society through various programs and also work
in the areas of Women’s empowerment, Health care, Legal awareness, SHG program (Self
– help group) etc.
Ms Jolly works full time with Fena Private Limited and volunteer with Adharshila where
she is in charge of marketing, primarily through social media outreach.
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Name : Gita Ramesh
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Joint MD
Company : Kairali Ayurvedic Group
Email id : gita@kairali.com
Business / Professional profile:
After having done Bachelor in Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery and M Sc. (Biochemistry), Mrs. Gita
Ramesh utilized her knowledge & expertise to the fullest and decided to accomplish her vision of
taking Ayurveda to a different level. With sincere visionary steps the first petal bloom in the year
1989 in the form of Kairali Ayurvedic Centre (New Delhi). Today Mrs. Gita Ramesh is Joint
Managing Director of many companies and provided employment to over 700 employees in 40
locations across 10 countries.
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Name : Kakoli Sen
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Designation : Visual Artist
Company : Free Lancing
Email id : senkakoli@hotmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Kakoli graduated from Delhi University. She did her diploma in Commercial Art from
Polytechnic, New Delhi. She also did Art Appreciation Course & India Art & Culture Course
from National Museum, New Delhi; a recipient of various national & international awards.
She is the recipient of Human Resource Development Ministry’s junior fellowship.
Kakoli has to her credit numerous successful solo shows & has also participated in various
group shows in India & abroad. She has participated in various art camps & workshops.
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Name : Kiran Sharma
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Director
Company : ITE India Pvt. Ltd.
Email id : kiran.sharma@brideandstyle.in
Business / Professional profile:
Kiran Sharma is the Director of ITE Group based in New Delhi.
Ms Sharma formed ITE Group, the premier organization for trade promotion activities
through trade exhibitions, shows and events. It was the first company to organize
International exhibitions in India such a Delhi International Motor Shows, Delhi
International Healthcare Exhibition, Oil & Gas, Power Generation India, Intermodal etc.
In 1996, ITE Group organized the First Delhi International Jewellery & Watch Exhibition in
Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, London and Bangkok.
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Name : Kirti Sethia Bengani
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Director
Company : “Axis In”
Email id : kirti@axisin.com; kirtibengani@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Kirti Sethia – Interior Designer practicing in INDIA from past 9 years. She is adept and creative in
residential, commercial, institutional and hospitality design.
Attached to “Axis In” ( www.axisin.com) and “YIDA”- a well known vaastu and feng-shui
Consultant, currently operating from New Delhi with head office in Kolkata and branches in
Silliguri, Cooch-Bihar, Hyderabad, undertakes design consultancy and turnkey projects pan India.
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Name : Krina Sanjiv Shah
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Designation : Director
Company : Executive Excellence Consultancy Pvt Ltd
Email id : krinas1@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Krina Sanjiv Shah is the Director of Executive Excellence Consultancy Pvt Ltd. The
company is doing Management consultancy in association with Prof Rooshikumar Pandya
- a well known Management guru in India, who has served many corporates of India and
world over.
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Name : Lipika Sud
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Director/ Proprietor
Company : Lipika Sud Interiors Pvt. Ltd. / Art N Aura (Art Services)
Email id : lipika@lipika.com, info@lipika.com
Business / Professional profile:
Lipika Sud is a well known Interior Designer practicing for the past 22 years. She has worked on
several prestigious projects in India and Abroad. She has her own Design firms, Lipika Sud Interiors
Pvt. Ltd and Art N Aura-Art Services.
She has expertise in Residences, Corporate and Hotel Interiors(www.lipika.com) and specializes in
Interior Styling. With a deep knowledge of Traditional and Modern Art and Crafts she can decorate
any small or large space with Wall Art, Murals, Art Installations, etc in a very aesthetic way.
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Name : Madhu Banthia
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Designation : Partner
Company : Aspiration
Email id : madhu.aspiration@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Aspiration, a lifestyle exhibition began its journey in the year 2007 with the joint efforts of Madhu
Banthia and Shalini Agarwal. It began as a small exhibition showcasing 12-15 designers and has
now grown with 50-60 exhibitors in each show. The very first show was held in jaipur followed by
Ahmedabad in the same year and now has spread to Surat, Baroda and Guwahati ,with further
plans of spreading to other two-tier cities.
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Name : Manju Agarwal
Chapter : Kolkata
Designation : Proprietor
Company : Himalaya Industries
Email id : hvakolsp@yahoo.co.in
Business / Professional profile:
Himalaya Industries, headed by its proprietress Mrs. Manju Agarwal, is a small scale industry
manufacturing RCC spun pipes and allied products in Khamgaon, Maharashtra since the year
1983.It supplies pipes of different dimensions to various government departments and
contractors. These pipes are used in irrigation,drainage,highways,wateworks etc.The products
manufactured conform to ISI standards under BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS(BIS).The
operations of the factory are headed by a qualified civil engineer and trained supervisors with a
force of about 50 workers to deliver quality products to its customers as per their requirement.
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Name : Meghali Das
Chapter : North East
Designation : Managing Director's Advisory Council
Company : Avon
Email id : meghalidas@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Among the leading women entrepreneurs of not only the state of Assam but also of the country,
Meghali Das occupies a proud position. She is a leader in Avon, holding the foremost position in
the country today.
She has been working with Avon as SEUL (Senior Executive Unit Leader) for the last 15 years and
a MDAC member (Managing Director's Advisory Council). She achieved International Avon Global
Hall of Fame (New-York) for ten consecutive years (1999-2009) as India's No1 Independent Sales
Manager for Sales performance.
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Name : Mourya Boda
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Chairperson & Managing Director
Company : Brilliant Bio Pharma Limited
Email id : mouryaboda@yahoo.com,
Business / Professional profile:
Mourya Boda is the Chairman and Managing Director of M/s BRILLIANT BIO PHARMA
LIMITED a Division of TGV Group of Industries (www.tgvgroup.com). We are into
manufacturing of Veterinary Biological like Rabies, FMD vaccine, Bacterial vaccine etc. It is
the 2nd
leading Veterinary Biological Company in India. The company has a strong
presence of Domestic as well as International Market, exporting products to more than 20
Countries across the Globe.
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Name : Nonita Sehgl
Chapter :
Designation : Marketing Head
Company : Peekay Farm Equipments (I) Pvt Ltd
Email id : ns@peekayfarmequipments.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Nonita Sehgl is the Marketing Head at Peekay Farm Equipments (I) Pvt Ltd, dealing in
Grain Dryers and agricultural equipments like garden tools, weeders, power tillers, power
sprayers etc. The company has a dealership network all over India and is in this field since
the last 20 years.
Ms Sehgl looks after Sales force, Marketing strategies and dealership network. She has
also launched a brand “Wonderland” that deals in exclusive Garden décor, Garden
equipments and Garden accessories.
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Name : Parvathy Ramaswamy
Chapter : Bombay
Designation : Director
Company : Global Transaction Banking (Indian Sub Continent)
Email id : ns@peekayfarmequipments.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Parvathy Ramaswamy is a banker by profession with over 2 decades of experience in this Industry.
Currently she is the Director at Societe Generale (French Bank) at Global Transaction Banking,
covering the Indian Sub Continent. Prior to Societe Generale, Parvathy gathered rich experience as
an amateur banker with ANZ Grindlays Bank where she worked for 10 years. The para-professional
side of Parvathy encompasses several activities some of which includes presentations on
Arthashastra , CSR Ambassadorship and working with the Chinmaya Mission.
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Name : Pooja Agarwal
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Designation : Director
Company : Panache
Email id : pooja@panachestudio.in
Business/ Professional Profile:
Ms Pooja Agarwal has 20 years of work experience that is directly relevant to managing and
operating a successful clothing boutique. The first eight years of her professional experience were
spent in designing; she has B.SC degree in textile and fashion. She also went on to actively teach
fashion at the College of Wighan and Leigh in Calcutta.
A multi-faceted personality with varied interests, she is also a co-founder of an organization “WE”
which hosts plays in the city for which the proceedings go to a NGO.
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Name : Pooja Bansal
Chapter : Delhi
Company : Denotation
Designation : Owner and Main Designer
Email id : denotation@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile:
Pooja Bansal is Owner & Main Designer of Denotation, a 13 year old company based out
of Delhi doing essentially Residential Interiors. The Forte of the company has been the
service, attention to detail and individualistic design for each client ultimately making the
‘house’ a ‘home’. We now have a reference library of 50 residential interiors completed
by us. Our clients are our strength who keep us busy with repeat work from their end. We
take up design and execution both and hand over a final product to the client.
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Name : Pooja Mitra
Chapter : Hyderabad
Company : Director
Designation : Oi Playschool Banjara Hills
Email id : art.pooja@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile:
Pooja Mitra is the Director of the franchisee for Oi Playschool Banjara Hills. Oi Play
School is an educational initiative of People Combine, a group that has pioneered &
redefined the way education has been perceived in India, the creators of Oakridge
International School – the first IB World School of Andhra Pradesh.
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Name : Punam Chopra
Chapter :
Company : Director
Designation : Dewan P.N Chopra Consultants Pvt Ltd.
Email id : pchopra@dpncindia.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Punam Chopra is the Director of Dewan P.N Chopra Consultants Pvt Ltd., one of the leading
Financial Consulting Groups of Northern India. Over 75 year history, the company has been
rendering expert professional services encompassing Tax Advisory & Compliance, Corporate
Finance including Fund Sourcing (Debt / Equity), Transaction Advisory & Transaction Support.
The Company is an independent member of The Leading Edge Alliance (LEA), which is ranked as
the 2nd largest International Firm Association of independently-owned Accounting and consulting
firms.
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Name : Purnima Jhunjhunwala
Chapter : Delhi
Company : Owner and Jewelry designer
Designation : Vasundhara by Purnima Jhunjhunwala
Email id : purnima69@hotmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Purnima Jhunjhunwala is a jewellery designer and is the proprietor of “Vasundhara by Purnima
Jhunjhunwala’s”. Her collection includes handcrafted polki, jadau, and diamond jewelry; each
piece is handcrafted and beautifully designed.
Purnima Jhunjhunwala had a passion for jewelry since childhood and this culminated into her
getting into designing jewelry.
Her support team comprises of over 50 experienced craftsmen from Jaipur and Kolkata and a
number of talented jewelry designers.
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Name : Rama Sodhani
Chapter :
Company :
Designation : Elemention Health & Sport Pvt Ltd
Email id : rama@indiancarpetcentre.net
Business/ Professional Profile
Elemention Health & Sport Pvt Ltd is an Indo-European partnership delivering professional well
being solutions to members of its health clubs and spas. Its network extends across Mumbai,
Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida and Chandigarh. Besides operating its own health clubs, Elemention also
manages clubhouses for condominiums, with services including gym, swimming pool, racquet
sports, indoor sports, bowling alleys, theatres, etc and also operates corporate gyms.
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Name : Rekha Lahoti
Chapter : Hyderabad
Company : Proprietor
Designation : Kalakriti Art Gallery
Email id : rekha@sarang.in
Business/ Professional Profile
Rekha Lahoti, a fashion designer from Hyderabad has carved a niche for herself in the fashion
industry. A student of Fine Arts from Kolkata and her natural flair for art were the right ingredients
put together in bringing out her explosive yet subtle designing of sarees. More than a decade and
a half has gone into this art and has enabled her to put her own stamp of styling both ethnic and
contemporary wear.
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Name : Ritu Bhagat
Chapter : Delhi
Company : Director - PR & Corporate Communication
Designation : Fusion Life Magazine
Email id : Ritubhagat.fusionlife@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Ritu Bhagat is the Director – PR & Communications of Fusion Life Magazine ( The Lifestyle Lifeline),
with its unmatched editorial contents provide the readers a contemporary kaliedoscopic view of the
world of life style, fashion, beauty, food, entertainment, bollywood, jewellery, liquor, travel and much
more. The pages are filled with mind blowing editorial features, trend setting photography and
innovative design with unbeatable paper and printing quality. This one-of-a-kind of magazine serves as
a beacon for new thoughts in the new world by dedicated celebration of life style in true sense.
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Name : Romi Trehan
Chapter : Delhi
Company : Director
Designation : The Luxury Trains
Email id : rtrehaan@theluxurytrains.com
Business/ Professional Profile
A Bachelor of Arts Graduate from HP University with humble beginnings started 15 years go with a
small office in Shimla and Delhi marketing domestic and inbound holiday packages to people in
India as well as abroad. Having a keen eye for niche holiday segments and realising the
romanticism of a “Train” holiday experience for mature travellers all over the world, The Luxury
Trains was established to provide amazing train holiday experiences.
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Name : Dr. Rupa Batra
Chapter : Delhi
Company : Founder & Chairperson
Designation : Global Vaastu Pvt. Ltd.
Email id : batrarupa@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
An interest in occult and pseudo sciences fourteen years back, Dr. Rupa Batra has developed an
expertise in the field of Vaastu, Astrology, FengShui and Pyramidology. With a through
understanding of all the principles of Vaastu and the like subjects, she provides an expert
knowledge about the same to her clients backed with scientific reasoning and explanation.
Her clientele includes people from all spheres of life around the globe. She not only advises her
clients on solutions to their problems but also organizes various workshops and seminars in the
field of Vaastu and other subjects for the general benefit of people.
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Name : Sandhya Kasliwal
Chapter : Jaipur
Company :
Designation : Therapist & Educator
Email id : sandhyakasliwal@hotmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Ms Sandhya Kasliwal is an occupational therapist and special educator specialized in teaching
children with learning disability. This is a hidden handicap seen in children who despite being
intelligent are not able to perform well in academic areas. She works with these children on one-
to- one basis in liaison with their respective schools.
She also conducts workshops in various schools on awareness building, language skills reading,
maths etc.
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Name : Ms. Sashi Nahata
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Proprietor and Director
Company : Akritti
E-mail : shashinahata2002@yahoo.co.in
Business / Professional profile:
Ms. Sashi Nahata is the Proprietor and Director of Akritti Exhibitions, a company that has carved a
niche for itself by providing a platform to all segments of people in the society by catering to their
specific market.
Akritti organises exclusive exhibitions where elite and fashionable merchandise is showcased and
sold from all across India under one roof. Keeping social responsibilities in mind, donations are
made to various social causes. Akritti also organizes many events to promote and showcase young
talent of the city.
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Name : Santosh Mahendra Shah
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Company : Cilantro food products Pvt Ltd
Designation : Chair-person
Email id : santosh@cilantrofoods.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Health food was the top most priority when Ms Santosh Mahendra Shah decided to set up a Nut
processing unit.
The company processes entire range of Healthy, innovative, exotic and mouth watering seasoned
and coated nuts like Almonds, Cashews ,Pistachio’s, Peanuts under the brand name” Rosca.”
100% Oil free dry roasted nuts under controlled temperature ensures retention of good taste and
flavour for a very long time in the ISO 22000:2005 HACCP certified plant.
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Name : Sapna R Aeren
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Director
Company : Aeren R Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
Email id : sapnaaeren@aerenr.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Sapna R. Aeren is the Director of Aeren R Enterprises, a conglomerate of companies engaged
primarily in the field of Real Estate and have active involvement in other areas such as Logistics,
International Trading, Entertainment, Venture Capital and Asset Management.
It sustains growth and leadership in a dynamic business environment by presence in various
strategic business units.
Fortune R City and Fortune R Centre in Ludhiana, Jaipur Center- a retail cum office complex,
Kanpur Logistics Park (KLPL),Crown Interiorz at Faridabad are some of the major projects of this
company.
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Name : Seema Jajodia
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Director
Company : Nourish Organic Foods P Ltd
Email id : seemajajodia@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
As a keen organic follower, Mrs. Seema Jindal Jajodia is constantly promoting organic lifestyle and
has established an organic foods company Nourish Organic Foods Pvt. Ltd. "Healthy Eating for
Urban Living" is the driving principle behind developing healthy and organic ready-to-eat food
products for urban masses. Being an inspiring and motivating health food promoter, she has also
launched Nourish Organic Foods Store in Lodhi Colony, in the heart of the capital city of Delhi.
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Name : Shaifalika Panda
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Chief Executive Officer
Company : Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation
E-mail : shaifalika@imfa.in
Business/ Professional Profile
Shaifalika Panda is the Chief of CSR (Special Initiatives) of Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd, a leading
producer of Ferro Alloys in India. She spearheaded the formation of the Bansidhar & Ila Panda
Foundation and serves as a trustee besides being responsible for its overall activities as CEO. The
foundation focuses on water & sanitation, education, skill development and women & children’s
initiatives.
Shaifalika graduated with honours cum laude in 1992 with a dual concentration in Marketing and
International Management from School of Management, Boston University, USA.
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Name : Shalini Biswajit
Chapter : Chennai
Designation : Artist and Director
Company : Forum Art Gallery
E-mail : forumartgallerychennai@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Forum Art Gallery founded by artist Shalini Biswajit in 1997, stands today as one of the country’s
distinguished and well-defined center of contemporary art promoting paintings, sculpture,
photography, cartoon art, new media and installation art.
With several well documented and curated shows to its credit in India and abroad and a prominent
presence in Art Fairs promoting young and established artists, the gallery also imparts art
education to adults and children and art therapy to physically challenged and terminally ill children
making it a unique gallery in the Indian visual artscape.
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Name : Sheena Agarwal
Chapter :
Designation : Director / Principal Trainer
Company : Urbanista Image Consulting LLP
E-mail : info@urbanista.in
Business/ Professional Profile
Sheena Agarwal, Director-Urbanista Image Consulting, is a certified Image and Professional
Consultant from London Image Institute and Academy of Image Mastery. She caters to college
students, executives and women entrepreneurs by conducting workshops and individual coaching
in appearance, behavior, communication and presentation skills.
Leaving a lucrative career with Goldman Sachs, Sheena opted to make a career in image
consultation, thus starting Urbanista Image Consulting.
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Name : Shobhana Tuwani
Chapter :
Designation : Proprietor
Company : INNOVATIONS (Décor & Event Management)
E-mail : shobhanatuwani@rediffmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Innovations is an Event Management company established by Mrs. Shobhana Tuwani in year 2002.
It comprises of team of best Creative Directors, Production Personals, Florists and Artist Managers
from all over India. Innovations aim is to provide one stop solution for Weddings, Anniversaries,
Birthdays, Get-togethers, Corporate Events & related services. It also provides Invites, Logistics,
Venue, Décor, Music-n-entertainment, Ritual support, Gifts-n-Packing etc.
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Name : Sucheta Shah
Chapter : Bombay
Designation :
Company : Atlas Integrated Finance Ltd
E-mail : sucheta@aifl.net , suchi_shah@hotmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Atlas Integrated Finance Ltd is a member of the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. And Bombay
Stock Exchange in the Capital Market and Derivative Segment, member of Currency Derivative
Segment and Debt Market and a SEBI registered Portfolio Manager.
The objective of the company is to provide Insight into Indian Companies and advice strategic
investments in growth companies through our research reports and to provide complete basket of
financial services by venturing into new horizons
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Name : Sugandha Patni
Chapter :
Designation : Owner
Company : "LEAVES" a precious canvas
E-mail : leaves_jaipur@hotmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Sugandha Patni is the owner of “Leaves”, a collection which rejuvenates your mind and soul by
perfect combination of gemstones in paintings. These paintings are mainly made of natural precious
stones. The precious stones include emerald, ruby, blue, yellow and multi sapphires, pearl etc. Semi
precious stones like amethyst, carnelian etc are also used to enhance the variety. Some of the items we
make are picture frames, table tops, photo frames, table mats, trays etc.
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Name : Ch.Sumalatha
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Creative Director
Company : Pushpanjali Flower Designers
E-mail : sumalathachitti@yahoo.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Sumalatha is a Hyderabad based much sought after flower decorator, one of the top decorators of
the city in this profession since15 years. Her passion drives her to be extremely creative, artistic,
detail oriented and a through professional.
Her clients are top Tollywood actors and elite of Hyderabad. She worked with the top Art directors
.She is trained in Ikebana and enjoys teaching the art. Her mission is to make every event a special
and memorable one.
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Name : Sunita Shekhawat
Chapter : Jaipur
Designation : Proprietor
Company : Midas Designer Jewellery
E-mail : sunita@sunitashekhawat.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Sunita Shekhawat is one of the ace jewellery designers in Jaipur. She designs her signature
jewellery under the label ‘Midas’.
She designs exclusive high end bridal jewellery in Kundan Meena, Jadau, Polki diamonds and
precious stones such as emeralds and rubies. She specializes in exclusive jewellery designs
predominantly for the royalties and has clientele From Bollywood and top notch business Families
and Industrialists.
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Name : Swati Jhajharia
Chapter :
Designation : Designer
Company : LITTLESVITTLES
E-mail : littlesvittles@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Swati Jhajharia launched her own garments brand “Littlevittles” for kids, under which she designs
kurta pyjamas, churidars, pathanis and jacket styles with jodhpuris and harems for kids from 1 to
10 years age. Her brand also includes linen shirts, pants, ties, shoes for boys. She further plans to
introduce activity quilts and mats for toddlers.
She has done designing course from IDEAL Institute Ahmadabad and has designed for Chennai
based kids boutique Whims n Fancies.
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Name : V.L. Indira Dutt
Chapter : Chennai
Designation : Joint Managing Director
Company : LITTLESVITTLES
E-mail : littlesvittles@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Mrs.V.L. Indira Dutt is the Joint Managing Director of the multi-billion business conglomerate, the
seven decade old The KCP Limited known for its ethics and social commitment is engaged in the
manufacturing of Cement, Heavy Engineering, Sugar, Biotech, Information Technology, Power and
Hospitality.
Mrs. Dutt is Advisor, SAARC Chamber Women Entrepreneurs Council, President, Spastics Society
of Tamilnadu, Chennai and World Telugu Federation. She is also the Vice President of Andhra
Chamber of Commerce & Industry and National Association for Blind.
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Name : Vandana Balasaria
Chapter :
Designation : Director
Company : Hobb International Pvt. Ltd
E-mail : vandy@hobbinternational.com ; Vandyhobb@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Vandana Balasaria is the Director of HOBB International Pvt. Ltd., an established company that
deals with direct manufacturers thus offers services right from factory to the customer
warehouse. Having sales office in US HOBB has a 100% supply chain and is a Highest Exporter
Award Winner. HOBB manufactures Pole Line hardware fittings as per USA ASTM.
She is the Admin and Finance head of the organization.
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Name : Vanita Agarwal
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Designation : Director
Company : Sagaa Lifestyle
E-mail : Vanita.agarwal159@gmail.com, buyer@sagaalifestyle.com
Sagaa Lifestyle is an epic of never ending Fashion and Trend. It is a multi-designer store which has
been stocking India's top designers. It’s a brainchild of Vanita Agarwal who is fashion forecaster
and does fashion policing. Her fashion fad has been covered in almost all dailies like TOI mirror,
DNA, Femina, Bhaskar and other leading magazines.
It’s one of the favorite destinations for celebrities like Ekta Kapoor, Tushar Kapoor, Shefali Chaya,
Vipul Shah, Shradha Kapoor, Rahul Bose, Sayali Bhagat and many more when they are travelling
to Ahmedabad.
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Name : Vibha Bhatia
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : General Manager
Company : Professional Conference & Event Organizer
Email id : vibhabhatia78@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Vibha is an accomplished professional with more than 12 years of experience in tourism and service
industry. She is a trained Professional Conference and Event Organizer and has played an active role in
strengthening MICE activities in India through her extensive understanding of service industry. At
present, her primary focus is to work with Hyderabad Convention Visitors Bureau and Government of
Andhra Pradesh to promote Hyderabad to convention and non convention tourists both within the
country and abroad. Vibha is an avid traveler, enjoys old music and reading books.
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Name : Vasudha Sanghi
Chapter :
Designation : Director
Company : The Jaipur Kitchen
E-mail : vsanghi@me.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Vasudha Sanghi is trained as a Graphic designer and has worked with NDTV. Her passion
for travel and food drove her into the new venture related to food & tourism. She started
her own culinary event company ‘The Jaipur Kitchen’ with the aim to bridge the gap
between the chef and the gastronome with exciting cooking workshops and culinary
events with the top chefs in this city as well as other chefs from across India.
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Name : Voila Kapoor Dr. Niru Setia Kapoor
Chapter : Ludhiana Ludhiana
Designation : Partner Partner
Company : Voyala Jewels Voyala Jewels
E-mail : voilakapoor@hotmail.com setiakapoorniru@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
‘Voyala Jewels’ by Voila Kapoor Aditya from Ludhiana is an inspiration from the Spanish - imbibing
the spirit ‘.Voyala Jewels specializing in diamond, gold & fashion silver jewellery has never lost sight
of its vision to create exquisite, timeless, unique pieces, blending fashion with jewelry design. A
lifestyle both elegant and feminine, yet sophisticate and sensual, where Voila combines classic
traditional materials with modern twist in designs to create wearable collections that embody an
independent style. The designs created under this label have undergone the tests of time having
been showcased at various fashion week’s such Lakme Fashion Week and other International shows
across the world. The label also sells through various stores in India, Malaysia, Mauritius, Pakistan,
Muscat and Canada.
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Name : Wandana Parnami
Chapter :
Designation : CEO
Company : White Peacock
E-mail : wpwhitepeacock@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Wandana Parnami is the CEO of White Peacock, manufacturers and exporters of marble
sculptures, artifacts, paintings etc. The initiative of her company is to revive the art and craft of
ancient and contemporary India. White Peacock aims at providing maximum no of employment to
artists and thus be a part of social upliftment through art and crafts
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Name : Prerana Salaskar Apte
Chapter : Bombay
Designation : Partner
Company : The Tipping Point
E-mail : Prerana@thetippingpoint.firm.in
Business/ Professional Profile
The Tipping Point’s inception in 2004 was goaded with a desire to affirm that Wealth Management
is a serious profession- a specialized profession. The firm, over a short span of time has built a brand
name synonymous with world class investment advisory and proactive, timely operational support
against a backbone of strong work ethics and principles. Over the years, The Tipping Point has met
morphed from a pure investment advisory to one of the first independent practitioners and
promoters of Financial Planning for Individuals in India.
The views and opinions of the partners have regularly appeared in leading financial publications,
web portals and the television media.
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Name : Ms. Ajitha Yogesh
Chapter : Hyderabad
Company : Hamstech Institute of Fashion and Interior
Designation : Managing Director
Email : ajitayogesh@hamstech.com,
ajitayogesh@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
In 1990 when correspondence education was at a very nascent stage, Ajitha Yogesh started her
first educational institute aptly named SCOPE (Study Circle of Postal Education) that was involved
in training students through correspondence for the external exams in various graduate/PG and
professional exams.
In 1999, seeing the immense potential India has in the world fashion and Interior industry, she
started a specialized training institute “HAMSTECH” catering to the needs of the Fashion & Interior
designers.
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Name : Dr.Rama Patnayak
Chapter : Delhi
Email id : ramapatnayak@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Dr. Rama Patnayak is an experienced educational administrator and writer. She has authored
books on development and has been a consultant to several national and international
organizations. She was also Principal of Shivaji College, University of Delhi.
Dr. Patnayak’s areas of interest are Educational administration, Research, Consultancy, training,
Mentoring, presentations, workshops.
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Name : Anjali Aggarwal
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Associate Partner - Delhi
Company : Lustrous Gems Private Limited
Email id: anjaliagl@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Anjali Aggarwal is the Associate Partner - Delhi For Lustrous Gems Private Limited.
Lustrous Gems Private Limited – Jewellers, since 1807, is a 200 year old company and is a Nalin
Jhaveri concern. We are diamond merchants, jewellers, exporters and Importers of diamonds,
birthstones, precious and semi-precious stones and fine jewellery in gold and platinum studded
with these stones, antiques and antique jewellery too.
We specialize in big size diamond solitaires and high-end diamond and precious stone jewellery
made in gold or platinum.
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Name : Arpita Bansal
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Chairperson
Company : Creative nest Media Pvt. Ltd.
Email I’d : arpita@creativenestmedia.com
Business / Professional profile:
Arpita Bansal is the brain behind the luxury magazine Atelier, which specializes in fashion and
lifestyle underscored with luxury.
At the tender age of 12, Arpita took on the responsibility of becoming an individualistic, mature
and a goal-oriented professional. With years of ongoing learning experience, Arpita has now
reached a commendable position as managing director of Creative Nest Media Pvt Ltd.
She was awarded the Achiever’s Award in the Business Category at the Aadhi-Aabadi Women
Achievers’ Awards 2011, and the Mahila Ratna for Journalism and Woman Entrepreneur by Vishva
Mahila Parivar.
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Name : Bina Mardia
Chapter : Bombay Designation : Image consultant
Company : Image Consulting Business Institute
Email id : mardiabina@yahoo.in
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Beena Mardia is associated with the beauty industry and also has been closely working with
weight management. Now she has ventured into the field of Image management, the art and
science of projecting an appropriate and powerful image, consistently.
Ms Mardia trains people how to optimally use existing resources of clothing, grooming, etiquette
body language and verbal and non verbal communication skills to maximise the impact on others.
She believes that image management can transform ones entire life magically.
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Name : Brijlata Gupta
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Owner
Company Name : Mehak Apaprel
E mail : brijlatagupta@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
During her formative years in school, Ms Brijlata Gupta had shown great interest for the Arts. An
alumnus of NIFT, she participated in the institutes’ annual extravaganza, “Spectrum”, where she
received accolades and appreciation for her work.
She launched her label “BRIJ” in 2003 which helped her to carve a niche in the fashion market.
Playing effortlessly with colours, as the rainbow courts the sun on a rainy day, bringing forth
dazzling hues, her creations speak for themselves.
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Name : Priyanka Ganeriwal Allahabadi
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Proprietor
Company : Weddings n More & Party Hunterz
Email id : weddingsnmore@gmail.com,priyanka@partyhunterz.com
Business / Professional profile:
Weddings N More is a complete wedding solution firm. It deals with not only the look of the
weddings but also the services involved. And is one of the oldest wedding planning firms in
Hyderabad and has to its credit about 150 weddings & related functions.
Priyanka Ganeriwal Allahabadi is a Post Graduate with specialization in HR & Training and worked
for Deloitte Consulting for 3 years. Also recently has launched her 2nd
venture – a party boutique
“Party Hunterz” the only one stop shop for all party needs & supplies.
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Name : Arti Hora
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Proprietor
Company : Sheel Industries,
Email Id : Arti_Hora@Yahoo.Com, Hora_Inderpal@Yahoo.Com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Arti Hora is the Proprietor of Sheel Industries, brand owners of "Sheel" & "Hino" dealing in
Locks, Hardware and Security Products based in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh for the last 4
decades. The product profile includes - Padlocks, Door Locks, Mortise Handle Sets, Biometric
Locks, Safes, Shutter Locks, Furniture Locks, Bathroom Accessories, Decorative and Architectural
Hardware. The company also has a outlet in style of "Lock & Decor" in Siddiamber Bazar,
Hyderabad for display of entire range in functional form.
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Name : Ms. Sashi Nahata
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Proprietor and Director
Company : Akritti
E-mail : shashinahata2002@yahoo.co.in
Business / Professional profile:
Ms. Sashi Nahata is the Proprietor and Director of Akritti Exhibitions, a company that has carved a
niche for itself by providing a platform to all segments of people in the society by catering to their
specific market.
Akritti organises exclusive exhibitions where elite and fashionable merchandise is showcased and
sold from all across India under one roof. Keeping social responsibilities in mind, donations are
made to various social causes. Akritti also organizes many events to promote and showcase young
talent of the city.
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Name : Madhu Joshi
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Director- Public Relations & Communications
Company : The Park Hotels, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd.
Email id : madhuj12@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Madhu Joshi has 13 years of experience in corporate & marketing communications
handling several facets of it. She has worked with corporate organisations and hospitality
brands, both Indian and International. Recipient of awards’ Chankaya Most Promising PR
person of the year 2011 & Dr.C.V Narasimha Reddi Best PR Manager of the year 2012, she
is a regular columnist focusing of professional and social topics. She has been the guest
faculty at management institutes.
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Name : Charu Gupta
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Director
Company : J J Consultants Pvt. Ltd
Email id : charu@intr-medini.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Charu Gupta plunged into the world of Interior Decoration of Residences and Hotels, after
diploma in Interior Design and Decoration and Vaastu. Her company, Interior Medini has carved
out a special pride of place in the field of residential and hospitality spaces with exceptional and
path breaking concepts and designs.
She joined her family organisation, J J Consultants as a Director and gave its activities a new
direction. She also dabbles in finance and investments as director of two public listed companies,
Madhuri Holdings & Subh Prabhat Multi Projects.
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Name : Deepikaa Jindal
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Managing Director
Company : JSL Lifestyle Ltd
Email id : deepikaajindal@jindalsteel.com
Business / Professional profile:
Mrs. Deepikaa Jindal is the Managing Director of JSL Lifestyle Ltd. (a subsidiary of Jindal Stainless
Limited). The company designs, manufactures and retails lifestyle products in Stainless Steel under
the brand name ‘arttd’inox’, launched in 2003.
In 2008, she was awarded with the prestigious IWEC award (i.e. International Women
Entrepreneurial Challenge award).
The brand ‘arttd’inox’ has recently forayed into making Stainless Steel Modular Kitchens. Brand
‘Krome’ is the latest addition in the brand portfolio with focus on daily kitchenware products.
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Name : Dhriti Goenka
Chapter : Bombay
Designation : Member, Promoter Group
Company : Goenka Diamond & Jewels Limited, Special Portfolio - Retail,
Ceres- The House of Goenka
Email id : dhriti@goenkadiamonds.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Dhriti Goenka’s experience of over 6 years as a merchant banker came in handy
when
she decided to make a switch into the business of diamonds, with CERES- THE
HOUSE OF
GOENKA that specialises in handcrafted jewels lavishly adorned with the rarest diamonds
and the finest gemstones.
CERES enjoys retail presence in India and Malaysia through four exclusive boutiques. The
jewellery is sold internationally (Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, The Gulf Countries) only to
private clients. CERES stocks a stunning collection of large sized solitaires.
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Name : Divya Suri Singh
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Executive Director
Company : The Lalit Hotel, New Delhi
Email id : divyasuri@thelalit.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Divya Suri Singh took upon the mantle of an Executive Director with The Lalit Suri Hospitality
Group in 2009 and holds a position spanning number of disciplines including Legal & Company
Affairs and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Additional to her role in the Group, Ms Suri is currently the Chairperson of Young FICCI Ladies
Organization (YFLO), where she leads the institution with the objective of meeting the unique
needs and aspirations of young women from diverse professional and entrepreneurial
backgrounds. She also enjoys membership of The Delhi High Court Bar Association.
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Name : Gayatri Jolly
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Volunteer
Company : Adharshila
Email id : gayatrijolly1@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Gayatri Jolly is a volunteer for Adharshila, an NGO based in the slums of New Delhi.
The mission of this NGO is to work at the grassroots level with dedication and sincerity to
empower the underprivileged sections of society through various programs and also work
in the areas of Women’s empowerment, Health care, Legal awareness, SHG program (Self
– help group) etc.
Ms Jolly works full time with Fena Private Limited and volunteer with Adharshila where
she is in charge of marketing, primarily through social media outreach.
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Name : Gita Ramesh
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Joint MD
Company : Kairali Ayurvedic Group
Email id : gita@kairali.com
Business / Professional profile:
After having done Bachelor in Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery and M Sc. (Biochemistry), Mrs. Gita
Ramesh utilized her knowledge & expertise to the fullest and decided to accomplish her vision of
taking Ayurveda to a different level. With sincere visionary steps the first petal bloom in the year
1989 in the form of Kairali Ayurvedic Centre (New Delhi). Today Mrs. Gita Ramesh is Joint
Managing Director of many companies and provided employment to over 700 employees in 40
locations across 10 countries.
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Name : Kakoli Sen
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Designation : Visual Artist
Company : Free Lancing
Email id : senkakoli@hotmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Kakoli graduated from Delhi University. She did her diploma in Commercial Art from
Polytechnic, New Delhi. She also did Art Appreciation Course & India Art & Culture Course
from National Museum, New Delhi; a recipient of various national & international awards.
She is the recipient of Human Resource Development Ministry’s junior fellowship.
Kakoli has to her credit numerous successful solo shows & has also participated in various
group shows in India & abroad. She has participated in various art camps & workshops.
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Name : Kiran Sharma
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Director
Company : ITE India Pvt. Ltd.
Email id : kiran.sharma@brideandstyle.in
Business / Professional profile:
Kiran Sharma is the Director of ITE Group based in New Delhi.
Ms Sharma formed ITE Group, the premier organization for trade promotion activities
through trade exhibitions, shows and events. It was the first company to organize
International exhibitions in India such a Delhi International Motor Shows, Delhi
International Healthcare Exhibition, Oil & Gas, Power Generation India, Intermodal etc.
In 1996, ITE Group organized the First Delhi International Jewellery & Watch Exhibition in
Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, London and Bangkok.
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Name : Kirti Sethia Bengani
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Director
Company : “Axis In”
Email id : kirti@axisin.com; kirtibengani@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Kirti Sethia – Interior Designer practicing in INDIA from past 9 years. She is adept and creative in
residential, commercial, institutional and hospitality design.
Attached to “Axis In” ( www.axisin.com) and “YIDA”- a well known vaastu and feng-shui
Consultant, currently operating from New Delhi with head office in Kolkata and branches in
Silliguri, Cooch-Bihar, Hyderabad, undertakes design consultancy and turnkey projects pan India.
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Name : Krina Sanjiv Shah
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Designation : Director
Company : Executive Excellence Consultancy Pvt Ltd
Email id : krinas1@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Krina Sanjiv Shah is the Director of Executive Excellence Consultancy Pvt Ltd. The
company is doing Management consultancy in association with Prof Rooshikumar Pandya
- a well known Management guru in India, who has served many corporates of India and
world over.
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Name : Lipika Sud
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Director/ Proprietor
Company : Lipika Sud Interiors Pvt. Ltd. / Art N Aura (Art Services)
Email id : lipika@lipika.com, info@lipika.com
Business / Professional profile:
Lipika Sud is a well known Interior Designer practicing for the past 22 years. She has worked on
several prestigious projects in India and Abroad. She has her own Design firms, Lipika Sud Interiors
Pvt. Ltd and Art N Aura-Art Services.
She has expertise in Residences, Corporate and Hotel Interiors(www.lipika.com) and specializes in
Interior Styling. With a deep knowledge of Traditional and Modern Art and Crafts she can decorate
any small or large space with Wall Art, Murals, Art Installations, etc in a very aesthetic way.
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Name : Madhu Banthia
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Designation : Partner
Company : Aspiration
Email id : madhu.aspiration@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Aspiration, a lifestyle exhibition began its journey in the year 2007 with the joint efforts of Madhu
Banthia and Shalini Agarwal. It began as a small exhibition showcasing 12-15 designers and has
now grown with 50-60 exhibitors in each show. The very first show was held in jaipur followed by
Ahmedabad in the same year and now has spread to Surat, Baroda and Guwahati ,with further
plans of spreading to other two-tier cities.
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Name : Manju Agarwal
Chapter : Kolkata
Designation : Proprietor
Company : Himalaya Industries
Email id : hvakolsp@yahoo.co.in
Business / Professional profile:
Himalaya Industries, headed by its proprietress Mrs. Manju Agarwal, is a small scale industry
manufacturing RCC spun pipes and allied products in Khamgaon, Maharashtra since the year
1983.It supplies pipes of different dimensions to various government departments and
contractors. These pipes are used in irrigation,drainage,highways,wateworks etc.The products
manufactured conform to ISI standards under BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS(BIS).The
operations of the factory are headed by a qualified civil engineer and trained supervisors with a
force of about 50 workers to deliver quality products to its customers as per their requirement.
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Name : Meghali Das
Chapter : North East
Designation : Managing Director's Advisory Council
Company : Avon
Email id : meghalidas@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Among the leading women entrepreneurs of not only the state of Assam but also of the country,
Meghali Das occupies a proud position. She is a leader in Avon, holding the foremost position in
the country today.
She has been working with Avon as SEUL (Senior Executive Unit Leader) for the last 15 years and
a MDAC member (Managing Director's Advisory Council). She achieved International Avon Global
Hall of Fame (New-York) for ten consecutive years (1999-2009) as India's No1 Independent Sales
Manager for Sales performance.
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Name : Mourya Boda
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Chairperson & Managing Director
Company : Brilliant Bio Pharma Limited
Email id : mouryaboda@yahoo.com,
Business / Professional profile:
Mourya Boda is the Chairman and Managing Director of M/s BRILLIANT BIO PHARMA
LIMITED a Division of TGV Group of Industries (www.tgvgroup.com). We are into
manufacturing of Veterinary Biological like Rabies, FMD vaccine, Bacterial vaccine etc. It is
the 2nd
leading Veterinary Biological Company in India. The company has a strong
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presence of Domestic as well as International Market, exporting products to more than 20
Countries across the Globe.
Name : Nonita Sehgl
Chapter :
Designation : Marketing Head
Company : Peekay Farm Equipments (I) Pvt Ltd
Email id : ns@peekayfarmequipments.com
Business / Professional profile:
Ms Nonita Sehgl is the Marketing Head at Peekay Farm Equipments (I) Pvt Ltd, dealing in
Grain Dryers and agricultural equipments like garden tools, weeders, power tillers, power
sprayers etc. The company has a dealership network all over India and is in this field since
the last 20 years.
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Ms Sehgl looks after Sales force, Marketing strategies and dealership network. She has
also launched a brand “Wonderland” that deals in exclusive Garden décor, Garden
equipments and Garden accessories.
Name : Parvathy Ramaswamy
Chapter : Bombay
Designation : Director
Company : Global Transaction Banking (Indian Sub Continent)
Email id : ns@peekayfarmequipments.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Parvathy Ramaswamy is a banker by profession with over 2 decades of experience in this Industry.
Currently she is the Director at Societe Generale (French Bank) at Global Transaction Banking,
covering the Indian Sub Continent. Prior to Societe Generale, Parvathy gathered rich experience as
an amateur banker with ANZ Grindlays Bank where she worked for 10 years. The para-professional
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side of Parvathy encompasses several activities some of which includes presentations on
Arthashastra , CSR Ambassadorship and working with the Chinmaya Mission.
Name : Pooja Agarwal
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Designation : Director
Company : Panache
Email id : pooja@panachestudio.in
Business/ Professional Profile:
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Ms Pooja Agarwal has 20 years of work experience that is directly relevant to managing and
operating a successful clothing boutique. The first eight years of her professional experience were
spent in designing; she has B.SC degree in textile and fashion. She also went on to actively teach
fashion at the College of Wighan and Leigh in Calcutta.
A multi-faceted personality with varied interests, she is also a co-founder of an organization “WE”
which hosts plays in the city for which the proceedings go to a NGO.
Name : Pooja Bansal
Chapter : Delhi
Company : Denotation
Designation : Owner and Main Designer
Email id : denotation@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile:
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Pooja Bansal is Owner & Main Designer of Denotation, a 13 year old company based out
of Delhi doing essentially Residential Interiors. The Forte of the company has been the
service, attention to detail and individualistic design for each client ultimately making the
‘house’ a ‘home’. We now have a reference library of 50 residential interiors completed
by us. Our clients are our strength who keep us busy with repeat work from their end. We
take up design and execution both and hand over a final product to the client.
Name : Pooja Mitra
Chapter : Hyderabad
Company : Director
Designation : Oi Playschool Banjara Hills
Email id : art.pooja@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile:
Pooja Mitra is the Director of the franchisee for Oi Playschool Banjara Hills. Oi Play
School is an educational initiative of People Combine, a group that has pioneered &
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redefined the way education has been perceived in India, the creators of Oakridge
International School – the first IB World School of Andhra Pradesh.
Name : Punam Chopra
Chapter :
Company : Director
Designation : Dewan P.N Chopra Consultants Pvt Ltd.
Email id : pchopra@dpncindia.com
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Punam Chopra is the Director of Dewan P.N Chopra Consultants Pvt Ltd., one of the leading
Financial Consulting Groups of Northern India. Over 75 year history, the company has been
rendering expert professional services encompassing Tax Advisory & Compliance, Corporate
Finance including Fund Sourcing (Debt / Equity), Transaction Advisory & Transaction Support.
The Company is an independent member of The Leading Edge Alliance (LEA), which is ranked as
the 2nd largest International Firm Association of independently-owned Accounting and consulting
firms.
Name : Purnima Jhunjhunwala
Chapter : Delhi
Company : Owner and Jewelry designer
Designation : Vasundhara by Purnima Jhunjhunwala
Email id : purnima69@hotmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Purnima Jhunjhunwala is a jewellery designer and is the proprietor of “Vasundhara by Purnima
Jhunjhunwala’s”. Her collection includes handcrafted polki, jadau, and diamond jewelry; each
piece is handcrafted and beautifully designed.
Purnima Jhunjhunwala had a passion for jewelry since childhood and this culminated into her
getting into designing jewelry.
Her support team comprises of over 50 experienced craftsmen from Jaipur and Kolkata and a
number of talented jewelry designers.
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Name : Dr.Rama Patnayak
Chapter : Delhi
Email id : ramapatnayak@gmail.com
Business / Professional profile:
Dr. Rama Patnayak is an experienced educational administrator and writer. She has authored
books on development and has been a consultant to several national and international
organizations. She was also Principal of Shivaji College, University of Delhi.
Dr. Patnayak’s areas of interest are Educational administration, Research, Consultancy, training,
Mentoring, presentations, workshops.
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Name : Rama Sodhani
Chapter :
Company :
Designation : Elemention Health & Sport Pvt Ltd
Email id : rama@indiancarpetcentre.net
Business/ Professional Profile
Elemention Health & Sport Pvt Ltd is an Indo-European partnership delivering professional well
being solutions to members of its health clubs and spas. Its network extends across Mumbai,
Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida and Chandigarh. Besides operating its own health clubs, Elemention also
manages clubhouses for condominiums, with services including gym, swimming pool, racquet
sports, indoor sports, bowling alleys, theatres, etc and also operates corporate gyms.
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Name : Rekha Lahoti
Chapter : Hyderabad
Company : Proprietor
Designation : Kalakriti Art Gallery
Email id : rekha@sarang.in
Business/ Professional Profile
Rekha Lahoti, a fashion designer from Hyderabad has carved a niche for herself in the fashion
industry. A student of Fine Arts from Kolkata and her natural flair for art were the right ingredients
put together in bringing out her explosive yet subtle designing of sarees. More than a decade and
a half has gone into this art and has enabled her to put her own stamp of styling both ethnic and
contemporary wear.
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Name : Ritu Bhagat
Chapter : Delhi
Company : Director - PR & Corporate Communication
Designation : Fusion Life Magazine
Email id : Ritubhagat.fusionlife@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Ritu Bhagat is the Director – PR & Communications of Fusion Life Magazine ( The Lifestyle Lifeline),
with its unmatched editorial contents provide the readers a contemporary kaliedoscopic view of the
world of life style, fashion, beauty, food, entertainment, bollywood, jewellery, liquor, travel and much
more. The pages are filled with mind blowing editorial features, trend setting photography and
innovative design with unbeatable paper and printing quality. This one-of-a-kind of magazine serves as
a beacon for new thoughts in the new world by dedicated celebration of life style in true sense.
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Name : Romi Trehan
Chapter : Delhi
Company : Director
Designation : The Luxury Trains
Email id : rtrehaan@theluxurytrains.com
Business/ Professional Profile
A Bachelor of Arts Graduate from HP University with humble beginnings started 15 years go with a
small office in Shimla and Delhi marketing domestic and inbound holiday packages to people in
India as well as abroad. Having a keen eye for niche holiday segments and realising the
romanticism of a “Train” holiday experience for mature travellers all over the world, The Luxury
Trains was established to provide amazing train holiday experiences.
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Name : Dr. Rupa Batra
Chapter : Delhi
Company : Founder & Chairperson
Designation : Global Vaastu Pvt. Ltd.
Email id : batrarupa@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
An interest in occult and pseudo sciences fourteen years back, Dr. Rupa Batra has developed an
expertise in the field of Vaastu, Astrology, FengShui and Pyramidology. With a through
understanding of all the principles of Vaastu and the like subjects, she provides an expert
knowledge about the same to her clients backed with scientific reasoning and explanation.
Her clientele includes people from all spheres of life around the globe. She not only advises her
clients on solutions to their problems but also organizes various workshops and seminars in the
field of Vaastu and other subjects for the general benefit of people.
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Name : Sandhya Kasliwal
Chapter : Jaipur
Company :
Designation : Therapist & Educator
Email id : sandhyakasliwal@hotmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Ms Sandhya Kasliwal is an occupational therapist and special educator specialized in teaching
children with learning disability. This is a hidden handicap seen in children who despite being
intelligent are not able to perform well in academic areas. She works with these children on one-
to- one basis in liaison with their respective schools.
She also conducts workshops in various schools on awareness building, language skills reading,
maths etc.
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Name : Santosh Mahendra Shah
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Company : Cilantro food products Pvt Ltd
Designation : Chair-person
Email id : santosh@cilantrofoods.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Health food was the top most priority when Ms Santosh Mahendra Shah decided to set up a Nut
processing unit.
The company processes entire range of Healthy, innovative, exotic and mouth watering seasoned
and coated nuts like Almonds, Cashews ,Pistachio’s, Peanuts under the brand name” Rosca.”
100% Oil free dry roasted nuts under controlled temperature ensures retention of good taste and
flavour for a very long time in the ISO 22000:2005 HACCP certified plant.
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Name : Sapna R Aeren
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Director
Company : Aeren R Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
Email id : sapnaaeren@aerenr.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Sapna R. Aeren is the Director of Aeren R Enterprises, a conglomerate of companies engaged
primarily in the field of Real Estate and have active involvement in other areas such as Logistics,
International Trading, Entertainment, Venture Capital and Asset Management.
It sustains growth and leadership in a dynamic business environment by presence in various
strategic business units.
Fortune R City and Fortune R Centre in Ludhiana, Jaipur Center- a retail cum office complex,
Kanpur Logistics Park (KLPL),Crown Interiorz at Faridabad are some of the major projects of this
company.
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Name : Seema Jajodia
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Director
Company : Nourish Organic Foods P Ltd
Email id : seemajajodia@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
As a keen organic follower, Mrs. Seema Jindal Jajodia is constantly promoting organic lifestyle and
has established an organic foods company Nourish Organic Foods Pvt. Ltd. "Healthy Eating for
Urban Living" is the driving principle behind developing healthy and organic ready-to-eat food
products for urban masses. Being an inspiring and motivating health food promoter, she has also
launched Nourish Organic Foods Store in Lodhi Colony, in the heart of the capital city of Delhi.
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Name : Shaifalika Panda
Chapter : Delhi
Designation : Chief Executive Officer
Company : Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation
E-mail : shaifalika@imfa.in
Business/ Professional Profile
Shaifalika Panda is the Chief of CSR (Special Initiatives) of Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd, a leading
producer of Ferro Alloys in India. She spearheaded the formation of the Bansidhar & Ila Panda
Foundation and serves as a trustee besides being responsible for its overall activities as CEO. The
foundation focuses on water & sanitation, education, skill development and women & children’s
initiatives.
Shaifalika graduated with honours cum laude in 1992 with a dual concentration in Marketing and
International Management from School of Management, Boston University, USA.
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Name : Shalini Biswajit
Chapter : Chennai
Designation : Artist and Director
Company : Forum Art Gallery
E-mail : forumartgallerychennai@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Forum Art Gallery founded by artist Shalini Biswajit in 1997, stands today as one of the country’s
distinguished and well-defined center of contemporary art promoting paintings, sculpture,
photography, cartoon art, new media and installation art.
With several well documented and curated shows to its credit in India and abroad and a prominent
presence in Art Fairs promoting young and established artists, the gallery also imparts art
education to adults and children and art therapy to physically challenged and terminally ill children
making it a unique gallery in the Indian visual artscape.
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Name : Sheena Agarwal
Chapter :
Designation : Director / Principal Trainer
Company : Urbanista Image Consulting LLP
E-mail : info@urbanista.in
Business/ Professional Profile
Sheena Agarwal, Director-Urbanista Image Consulting, is a certified Image and Professional
Consultant from London Image Institute and Academy of Image Mastery. She caters to college
students, executives and women entrepreneurs by conducting workshops and individual coaching
in appearance, behavior, communication and presentation skills.
Leaving a lucrative career with Goldman Sachs, Sheena opted to make a career in image
consultation, thus starting Urbanista Image Consulting.
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Name : Shobhana Tuwani
Chapter :
Designation : Proprietor
Company : INNOVATIONS (Décor & Event Management)
E-mail : shobhanatuwani@rediffmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Innovations is an Event Management company established by Mrs. Shobhana Tuwani in year 2002.
It comprises of team of best Creative Directors, Production Personals, Florists and Artist Managers
from all over India. Innovations aim is to provide one stop solution for Weddings, Anniversaries,
Birthdays, Get-togethers, Corporate Events & related services. It also provides Invites, Logistics,
Venue, Décor, Music-n-entertainment, Ritual support, Gifts-n-Packing etc.
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Name : Sucheta Shah
Chapter : Bombay
Designation :
Company : Atlas Integrated Finance Ltd
E-mail : sucheta@aifl.net , suchi_shah@hotmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Atlas Integrated Finance Ltd is a member of the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. And Bombay
Stock Exchange in the Capital Market and Derivative Segment, member of Currency Derivative
Segment and Debt Market and a SEBI registered Portfolio Manager.
The objective of the company is to provide Insight into Indian Companies and advice strategic
investments in growth companies through our research reports and to provide complete basket of
financial services by venturing into new horizons
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Name : Sugandha Patni
Chapter :
Designation : Owner
Company : "LEAVES" a precious canvas
E-mail : leaves_jaipur@hotmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Sugandha Patni is the owner of “Leaves”, a collection which rejuvenates your mind and soul by
perfect combination of gemstones in paintings. These paintings are mainly made of natural precious
stones. The precious stones include emerald, ruby, blue, yellow and multi sapphires, pearl etc. Semi
precious stones like amethyst, carnelian etc are also used to enhance the variety. Some of the items we
make are picture frames, table tops, photo frames, table mats, trays etc.
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Name : Ch.Sumalatha
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : Creative Director
Company : Pushpanjali Flower Designers
E-mail : sumalathachitti@yahoo.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Sumalatha is a Hyderabad based much sought after flower decorator, one of the top decorators of
the city in this profession since15 years. Her passion drives her to be extremely creative, artistic,
detail oriented and a through professional.
Her clients are top Tollywood actors and elite of Hyderabad. She worked with the top Art directors
.She is trained in Ikebana and enjoys teaching the art. Her mission is to make every event a special
and memorable one.
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Name : Sunita Shekhawat
Chapter : Jaipur
Designation : Proprietor
Company : Midas Designer Jewellery
E-mail : sunita@sunitashekhawat.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Sunita Shekhawat is one of the ace jewellery designers in Jaipur. She designs her signature
jewellery under the label ‘Midas’.
She designs exclusive high end bridal jewellery in Kundan Meena, Jadau, Polki diamonds and
precious stones such as emeralds and rubies. She specializes in exclusive jewellery designs
predominantly for the royalties and has clientele From Bollywood and top notch business Families
and Industrialists.
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Name : Surabhi Mehta
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Company : Magnolia Image Consulting
Designation : Proprietor
Email id : magnoliaimageconsulting@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Surabhi Mehta is a certified Image Consultant who works with people to help them
portray an appropriate, authentic, attractive and affordable image at all times.
Magnolia Image Consulting offers personal and corporate image consulting and guide in
presenting oneself to the best advantage and in expressing one’s highest potential..
Whether as a stylist for brides to be or expecting mothers, professionals looking to tap
new opportunities or corporate branding, Ms Surabhi Mehta can help polish your image.
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Name : Swati Jhajharia
Chapter :
Designation : Designer
Company : LITTLESVITTLES
E-mail : littlesvittles@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Swati Jhajharia launched her own garments brand “Littlevittles” for kids, under which she designs
kurta pyjamas, churidars, pathanis and jacket styles with jodhpuris and harems for kids from 1 to
10 years age. Her brand also includes linen shirts, pants, ties, shoes for boys. She further plans to
introduce activity quilts and mats for toddlers.
She has done designing course from IDEAL Institute Ahmadabad and has designed for Chennai
based kids boutique Whims n Fancies.
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Name : Vandana Balasaria
Chapter :
Designation : Director
Company : Hobb International Pvt. Ltd
E-mail : vandy@hobbinternational.com ; Vandyhobb@gmail.com
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Business/ Professional Profile
Vandana Balasaria is the Director of HOBB International Pvt. Ltd., an established company that
deals with direct manufacturers thus offers services right from factory to the customer
warehouse. Having sales office in US HOBB has a 100% supply chain and is a Highest Exporter
Award Winner. HOBB manufactures Pole Line hardware fittings as per USA ASTM.
She is the Admin and Finance head of the organization.
Name : Vanita Agarwal
Chapter : Ahmedabad
Designation : Director
Company : Sagaa Lifestyle
E-mail : Vanita.agarwal159@gmail.com, buyer@sagaalifestyle.com
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Sagaa Lifestyle is an epic of never ending Fashion and Trend. It is a multi-designer store which has
been stocking India's top designers. It’s a brainchild of Vanita Agarwal who is fashion forecaster
and does fashion policing. Her fashion fad has been covered in almost all dailies like TOI mirror,
DNA, Femina, Bhaskar and other leading magazines.
It’s one of the favorite destinations for celebrities like Ekta Kapoor, Tushar Kapoor, Shefali Chaya,
Vipul Shah, Shradha Kapoor, Rahul Bose, Sayali Bhagat and many more when they are travelling
to Ahmedabad.
Name : Vibha Bhatia
Chapter : Hyderabad
Designation : General Manager
Company : Professional Conference & Event Organizer
Email id : vibhabhatia78@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
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Vibha is an accomplished professional with more than 12 years of experience in tourism and service
industry. She is a trained Professional Conference and Event Organizer and has played an active role in
strengthening MICE activities in India through her extensive understanding of service industry. At
present, her primary focus is to work with Hyderabad Convention Visitors Bureau and Government of
Andhra Pradesh to promote Hyderabad to convention and non convention tourists both within the
country and abroad. Vibha is an avid traveler, enjoys old music and reading books.
Name : Vasudha Sanghi
Chapter :
Designation : Director
Company : The Jaipur Kitchen
E-mail : vsanghi@me.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Vasudha Sanghi is trained as a Graphic designer and has worked with NDTV. Her passion
for travel and food drove her into the new venture related to food & tourism. She started
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her own culinary event company ‘The Jaipur Kitchen’ with the aim to bridge the gap
between the chef and the gastronome with exciting cooking workshops and culinary
events with the top chefs in this city as well as other chefs from across India.
Name : Voila Kapoor Dr. Niru Setia Kapoor
Chapter : Ludhiana Ludhiana
Designation : Partner Partner
Company : Voyala Jewels Voyala Jewels
E-mail : voilakapoor@hotmail.com setiakapoorniru@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
‘Voyala Jewels’ by Voila Kapoor Aditya from Ludhiana is an inspiration from the Spanish - imbibing
the spirit ‘.Voyala Jewels specializing in diamond, gold & fashion silver jewellery has never lost sight
of its vision to create exquisite, timeless, unique pieces, blending fashion with jewelry design. A
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lifestyle both elegant and feminine, yet sophisticate and sensual, where Voila combines classic
traditional materials with modern twist in designs to create wearable collections that embody an
independent style. The designs created under this label have undergone the tests of time having
been showcased at various fashion week’s such Lakme Fashion Week and other International shows
across the world. The label also sells through various stores in India, Malaysia, Mauritius, Pakistan,
Muscat and Canada.
Name : Wandana Parnami
Chapter :
Designation : CEO
Company : White Peacock
E-mail : wpwhitepeacock@gmail.com
Business/ Professional Profile
Wandana Parnami is the CEO of White Peacock, manufacturers and exporters of marble
sculptures, artifacts, paintings etc. The initiative of her company is to revive the art and craft of
ancient and contemporary India. White Peacock aims at providing maximum no of employment to
artists and thus be a part of social upliftment through art and crafts
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Name : Prerana Salaskar Apte
Chapter : Bombay
Designation : Partner
Company : The Tipping Point
E-mail : Prerana@thetippingpoint.firm.in
Business/ Professional Profile
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The Tipping Point’s inception in 2004 was goaded with a desire to affirm that Wealth Management
is a serious profession- a specialized profession. The firm, over a short span of time has built a brand
name synonymous with world class investment advisory and proactive, timely operational support
against a backbone of strong work ethics and principles. Over the years, The Tipping Point has met
morphed from a pure investment advisory to one of the first independent practitioners and
promoters of Financial Planning for Individuals in India.
The views and opinions of the partners have regularly appeared in leading financial publications,
web portals and the television media.