The record spans various sectors similar to politics and coverage, enterprise, finance, media and leisure, that includes influential girls from around the globe.
Forbes has recognised Sitharaman, 64, for her contributions to Politics & Coverage in India.
Sitharaman was appointed as India’s finance minister in Could 2019, and can be the minister for company affairs. Earlier than her profession in politics, Sitharaman held roles on the UK-based Agricultural Engineers Affiliation and BBC World Service. She has additionally served as a member of the Nationwide Fee for Ladies.
Different notable Indians making their mark embrace Roshni Nadar at quantity 60 in Expertise, SAIL’s Soma Mondal at seventieth place in Enterprise, and Kiran Mazumdar Shaw who secured 76th spot, additionally within the Enterprise sector.
Based on Forbes, this yr’s record emphasises the continued international fights for reproductive autonomy for girls, women’ entry to training, their rights, safety in opposition to gender-based violence in battle zones like Ukraine and Gaza, and actionable local weather coverage that protects the well being and well-being of ladies in lower-income and agriculture-based economies.
Ursula von der Leyen, President, European Fee, European Union has earned the topmost spot on the record in 2023. On quantity two is Christine Lagarde, President, European Central Financial institution. US Vice President Kamala Harris is at quantity three place adopted by Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister, Italy. The record additionally highlights influential girls throughout sectors, with Taylor Swift reaching her highest-ever rating at quantity 5.
