Top 10 Indian Women Steering ESG and Sustainable Finance Growth

10. Chetna Gala Sinha, Founder, Mann Deshi Bank & Foundation

Chetna Gala Sinha, Founder of Mann Deshi Bank and Foundation, is a trailblazing social entrepreneur who spearheads rural women's empowerment through financial inclusion and entrepreneurship. In 1997, she set up the first bank for and by rural women in India, now operational in over 500,000 women with innovative financial initiatives, business schools, and community-driven programs. 

A recipient of the Nari Shakti Puraskar, she has also been Chairperson of the World Economic Forum at Davos and is a Yale, Schwab, and Ashoka Fellow, with the firm commitment of turning rural women into resilient entrepreneurs and leaders.

In conclusion, these ten trailblazing women are reshaping the nexus between finance, governance, and sustainability in India. Their visionary leadership creates a new narrative: ESG is not merely about compliance; it is about acting as an inspiration for innovation, inclusion, and growth. Through the alignment of purpose and profit, they are painting an image of a resilient, equitable, and greener present-day alternative for future generations.