Fortune India’s Most Powerful Women 2025 list puts the spotlight on India’s most influential women leaders, celebrating those who are transforming the business landscape with vision, courage, and impact. Among those named this year, are Soumya Rajan, Founder & CEO of Waterfield Advisors, and Amisha Vora, Chairperson and Managing Director of Prabhudas Lilladher Group. Their inspiring journeys and leadership philosophies offer a masterclass in what it truly means to wield power in today’s corporate world.
Soumya Rajan’s career took a transformative turn at the age of 40, when she made the bold decision to become an entrepreneur. She quit a steady, corporate job at Standard Chartered Bank to launch Waterfield Advisors - a multi-family office and wealth advisory firm to offer wealth solution to India's ultra-high net worth families. Waterfield advisors today helps Indian families manage over $5 billion in assets.
She is recognized as a thought leader in wealth management, known for championing governance, transparency, and legacy planning in family-run businesses.
Amisha Vora, a trailblazer in the financial services sector, has over 35 years of experience. She transitioned from a partner and joint managing director to owner and chairperson of Prabhudas Liladhar (PL) group. While her journey with PL began in the year 2000, she increased her stake in the company from 24% to 96% in 2022. Since then Vora has grown the business exponentially and taken the firm to new heights by diversifying its offerings across investment banking, portfolio management among other things.
In an exclusive conversation with Hook, Soumya Rajan says that power is not about dominance or authority—it is the responsible use of influence to create meaningful impact. This approach has defined her career and set her apart as a leader who values substance over status. Amisha Vora's leadership is rooted in empowerment and she describes power as the ability to influence and unlock wealth. For both women, real power is measured not by the title one holds, but by the positive change one creates.
For both Soumya Rajan and Amisha Vora, being named among Fortune India’s Most Powerful Women 2025 is more than just an accolade—it is a validation of their values, a recognition of their impact, and a platform to inspire others. Soumya sees the honor as a testament to her values-driven approach, while Amisha views it as a renewed call to mentor, uplift, and empower others to take bold steps in their own careers.
Disclaimer: This article includes inputs from the “Most Powerful Women – 2025” list, originally published by Fortune India.
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