Independence Day: 8 Amazing Women Making India Proud Globally

By: WE Staff

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw – Pharmaceuticals

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw – Pharmaceuticals

A renowned female billionaire of India, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw has reached heights of success with her entrepreneurial prowess. She is the founder and executive chairperson of Biocon Limited as well as Biocon Biologics Limited. Bringing 4 decades of experience in biotechnology, she is now known as one of the global business leaders across the world. Representing India, Kiran has been honoured EY World Entrepreneur of the Year in 2020, EY Entrepreneur of the Year India Award in 2019 and Order of Australia in 2020. In addition, she has also received Padma Shri in 1989 and Padma Bhushan in 2005 for her outstanding work.