Inside Forbes India From Boardrooms to Podiums: The W-Power 2025 Edition
Apr 15, 2025
Anubhuti Matta, a Forbes India contributor, dives into the inspiring W-Power 2025 special issue showcasing 20 extraordinary women from various fields. She highlights Savita Balachandran's groundbreaking journey leading Tata Technologies' IPO and Dr. Pratima Murthy's impactful work in mental health advocacy. The conversation underscores the power of female representation and perseverance, with a spotlight on Olympic shooter Manu Bhaker's triumphs, serving as motivation for the next generation of leaders.
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Savita Balachandran's Trailblazing IPO
- Savita Balachandran led Tata Technologies' IPO, the Tata Group’s first in 19 years, marking a career highlight.
- She was the youngest head of investor relations in the group and studied away from home as a child, showing early independence.
Harmony Over Perfection
- Savita Balachandran advises prioritizing progress over perfection to avoid delays.
- She learned to value harmony over perfection, especially as often the only woman in the room.
Dr. Pratima Murthy's Leadership
- Dr. Pratima Murthy became the first female psychiatrist to head NIMHANS in 50 years during COVID-19.
- She leads the National Mental Health Survey and helped win the Nelson Mandela Award for health promotion.