most powerful womens

List of most powerful womens in India

J Jayalalithaa: Called Amma by her supporters, J Jayalalithaa, is the cult figure who has ruined the hopes of the scam-hit DMK and Congress combined by winning the Tamil Nadu polls by a sweeping majority.

 Sonia Gandhi: Though she was ushered into politics by a game of fate, her decision to relinquish the PM's post in favour of Manmohan Singh not just earned her respect but also catapulted her to the position of the 'real ruler'. She is among the ten most powerful women in the world.

Mamata Banerjee: The Chief Minister of Bengal, Mamata Banerjee has proved that patience pays ultimately. Known as Didi, she has a huge mass following.

Pratibha Patil: Mild, coy and unassuming, Pratibha Patil, India's first woman President has shown what heights women can scale in this country, only if they dream and work for it.

Vandana Luthra: She is the leader of that industry which tells women that they can be a diva with just a little effort. 'Vandana Luthra's Curves and Curls' has transformed the beauty market and had helped it achieve new horizons.

Vidya Balan: She has proved that if you have talent, you can achieve anything. From the actor who was mocked for her 'weight' to the sexy diva whose oomph shook millions, Vidya has covered a long way with the help of her capabilities.

Ritu Kumar: A pioneer in fashion industry, she did not just make a name for herself but also has contributed immensely in the revival of Bengal's weaving and handicraft.

Chanda Kochchar: She has been ranked as the most powerful woman in business. She heads ICICI Bank, and had begun her career as a management trainee in 1984 and successfully rose through the ranks.

Sheila Dixit: Her third consecutive term as Delhi's Chief Minister speaks volumes about her clout in Indian politics. She has been handling the barbs of the opposition and discord within her party with amazing dexterity. Although under scanner for being unable to control crime in the capital, Dixit's contribution in making Delhi metro a reality and controlling pollution by making CNG the norm for heavy vehicles, cannot be forgotten.

Sushma Swaraj: The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Sushma seems to have transformed herself as the tender face of womanhood within the BJP as she has been working hard to dilute the bitterness of the opposition. Though sometimes she herself takes a tough stand when the government treads on the wrong track.

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