Nirmaa Seetharaman

FM Nirmala Sitharaman Features on Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women List

Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister of India, features in the Forbes’ annual list of 100 most powerful women. The finance minister ranked 37 on the list and was featured for the third consecutive time. In 2020, Ms Sitharaman occupied the 41st spot and 34th spot in 2019.

Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister of India, features in the Forbes’ annual list of 100 most powerful women. The finance minister ranked 37 on the list and was featured for the third consecutive time. In 2020, Ms Sitharaman occupied the 41st spot and 34th spot in 2019.

Other Indians to feature in this list include Ms. Roshni Nadar Malhotra, CEO of HCL Corporation, Ms. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Biocon’s Executive Chairperson and Ms. Falguni Nayar, Nykaa Founder. 

Forbes releases a list of the 100 most powerful women every year. Ms. Mackenzie Scott, the former wife of billionaire Jeff Bezos, was awarded the first spot, followed by Ms. Kamala Harris, Vice President of the US.

Featuring The top tens of ‘The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women.’

  • Mackenzie Scott, Philanthropist 
  • Kamala Harris, US Vice-President
  • Christine Lagarde, European Central Bank President
  • Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors
  • Melinda French Gates, Philanthropist
  • Abigail Johnson, Fidelity Investments CEO
  • Ana Patricia Botí, Santander Executive Chairman
  • Ursula von der Leyen, President of European Commission
  • Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan President
  • Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO