India's 10 Most Powerful Business Women

By siliconindia | Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 12:42 Hrs

Bangalore: Where there is a will, there is a way. And, few can make impossible possible by the sheer intensity of their will. Indian business has been fortunate enough to witness such graceful women making their mark in the book of success with golden letters. From household chores to making strategic plans for their business, these women have amazed everyone with their insight. During the last few decades, people have learnt that gender cannot be the criteria for running a business worth crore, reports India Today Group.

Their search for excellence is not only limited to commerce alone, they have reached great heights in different profession. Read on to know their inspiring stories and their transition from a common woman to business magnate-

1. Vinita Singhania

She has registered her name in everybody’s mind as the cement business mogul and was the first woman president of the Cement Manufacturers Association from 2009 to 2102. Vinita Singhania took over the family cement business, JK Lakshmi Cement, after the death of her husband, Sripati Singhania, in 1988. With a degree from Delhi's Lady Shriram College, she dived into the business and turned it into company with sales of 2,000 crore and a profit of 175 crore in 2012. Within 5 years of her dedication towards the company, its turnover increased to 450 crore from 100 crore. Vinita enjoyed a paycheck of around 8.17 crore and was appointed the Patron of the Rajasthan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 2012.