Bharat 2.0 Conclave Shakti Edition 2026: Where Women Lead India’s Next Business Chapter

India’s business world has changed in a very real way in the last few decades. Women now play a larger role across firms and startups. They build companies, lead teams, raise capital, and create jobs. They also bring new ideas into old business problems.

That shift gives a strong reason for Shakti Edition to create a stage for them. At The Enterprise World, we see leadership through business impact. Bharat 2.0 Conclave: Shakti Edition takes that view further. It brings women leaders into one focused business conversation.

Bharat 2.0 Conclave: Shakti Edition at a Glance

Here are the key details you need before you join us.

Why Women Belong at the Center of Business Growth?

The numbers show why this conversation matters now. India had over 3.07 crore women-led registered enterprises by February 2026. The startup ecosystem shows a similar shift in leadership. More than 1.07 lakh recognized startups have women directors or partners.

These numbers point to a wider change in business. Women no longer sit outside India’s main growth story. They now build, manage, fund, and scale businesses themselves.

That makes women’s leadership a business issue, not symbolism.

Leadership Now Means More Than Holding a C-Suite Title

We see leadership in many forms across India’s business landscape. A founder may create a market from a simple idea. A CXO may reshape a large enterprise through bold decisions. An investor may help a young company reach its next stage.

Shakti brings these different forms of leadership into one room. That mix matters because business growth rarely follows one path.

It also creates useful links between established and emerging leaders.

Entrepreneurship Is Changing India’s Enterprise Landscape

India now has more than 2.3 lakh recognized startups. These startups created around 24 lakh direct jobs by 2026.  Nearly half of recognized startups include a woman director or partner.

Women therefore sit inside India’s startup growth story. They build companies across finance, health, technology, retail, and more.

Shakti gives these leaders a platform to share those journeys.

Technology Is Now Part of Every Business Conversation

Enterprise growth now depends heavily on technology and data. AI also changes how firms build, sell, hire, and compete. Women leaders need a voice in these major business shifts.

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 highlighted that role clearly. Its AI by HER challenge spotlighted women-led AI solutions across sectors.

We want Shakti to carry that conversation into leadership.

Why Saina Nehwal Adds a Different Leadership Lens?

Saina Nehwal brings leadership lessons from elite sport. Her career shows how discipline can support long-term performance. It also shows how setbacks can test strong performers.

She became India’s first woman to win an Olympic badminton medal. Her career also placed Indian women’s sport before global audiences.

That story fits Shakti because leadership has no single workplace.

Leadership Excellence Awards

The Leadership Excellence Awards add another layer to Shakti. Recognition helps strong work reach people beyond one company.

We want these awards to highlight leaders who create real value. That includes women founders, executives, innovators, and changemakers.

What Attendees Can Gain?

Women entrepreneurs can meet founders facing similar growth challenges. CXOs can build links beyond their usual business circles. Investors can meet founders and explore new opportunities. Young professionals can learn directly from established leaders.

The value goes beyond the sessions themselves. A strong business connection can become a partnership later.

How to Participate?

• Attend the Conclave: Join us to meet leaders and exchange practical business ideas.
• Nominate a Woman Leader: Put forward a woman whose work deserves wider recognition.
• Explore Sponsorship: Build business visibility while connecting with senior leaders.

Conclusion

Shakti is not simply a celebration of successful women. It reflects the women already shaping India’s business future. They build firms, lead teams, create jobs, and drive change. They also challenge old ideas about who can lead.

That makes Shakti part of a larger Bharat story. When more women shape business, more ideas shape India’s growth. We invite you to join that conversation in Mumbai. You can attend, nominate, connect, and help shape what comes next.

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