The CEO and managing director of Welspun India speaks about the changing perception of women entrepreneurs in India Inc., the fading patriarchal mindset and factors affecting the career prospects of women
Dipali Goenka, the CEO and managing director of Welspun India Ltd, has successfully led the company to become one of the world’s largest home textile companies and the primary supplier to the US. Under her leadership, the Welspun brand has reached homes in India and worldwide. Recognised for her achievements, Forbes has ranked her as the 16th most influential businesswoman in Asia. Additionally, Goenka's dedication to women's empowerment has led her to become the brand ambassador of WEConnect International, a globally recognised certification body for women-owned businesses in the textile industry and has made Welspun receive the certification of a ‘Woman Owned Enterprise’.