Trailblazers on Business Today's Most Powerful Women 2024 list
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Trailblazers on Business Today's Most Powerful Women 2024 list

India Today  

The 21st edition of Business Today's Most Powerful Women in Business was a tribute to India’s transformative female leaders, who are charting a bold course for the future of Indian business. And that is why these esteemed women leaders have been featured in Business Today's list of Most Powerful Women in Business in 2024. Pavitra Shankar, MD, Brigade Group: Pavitra Shankar oversees the Brigade Group’s residential development business, a market that will continue to boom in the backdrop of higher discretionary spending. Since its inception in 2003, Business Today’s Most Powerful Women in Business award has been more than just an accolade; it is a testament to the remarkable contributions women bring to the business community.

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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Live Mint  

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Live Mint  

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