Women leaders at the Yuukke Artha Summit

Yuukke Artha Summit 2026

Thank you, Chennai.

More Women. Stronger India.

On 7 October 2026, women earners, founders, corporates and changemakers came together at Hyatt Regency Chennai to build real pathways to financial independence.

Wednesday, 7 October 2026Abbotsbury Hall, Hyatt Regency Chennai

150+

Attendees

6

Guests of honour

15

Speakers

12

Awardees

20

Partners

How the day unfolded

  1. Inaugural Session

    Lighting the lamp for a new generation of women earners.

  2. Fireside Conversation

    Building Pathways to Financial Independence.

  3. Leadership Panel 1

    What Will It Take to Build India's Next Generation of Financially Independent Women?

  4. Lunch & Connections

  5. Leadership Panel 2

    Future-Ready Women

    The Skills Women Need to Learn Today to Earn Tomorrow.

  6. Leadership Panel 3

    Markets, Money & Opportunity

    What Women Need to Build, Sustain and Grow.

  7. Voices of Artha

    Real Women. Real Journeys.

  8. Yuukke Awards

    Celebrating Women. Recognising Journeys. Inspiring Possibilities.

Speakers

Leadership Panel 1

What Will It Take to Build India's Next Generation of Financially Independent Women?

Shobhana P Ravi

Shobhana P Ravi

President – Infotech & Digital, TAFE

Ravoofa H.K.

Ravoofa H.K.

Founder, Media Masons

Dr. Durga Das

Dr. Durga Das

Founder & CEO, Aeronero California

Dr. CA Sangeeta Shankaran Sumesh

Dr. CA Sangeeta Shankaran Sumesh

CFO turned Business & Leadership Coach, Independent Director, Bestselling Author

Savitha K Jagadeesan

Savitha K Jagadeesan

Senior Resident Partner, Kochhar & Co

Leadership Panel 2

The Skills Women Need to Learn Today to Earn Tomorrow.

Vani Aiyer

Vani Aiyer

Co-Founder, CEO, Vetinstant

Dr. Ddeepika Saini

Dr. Ddeepika Saini

Advocate, Mediator & Peacebuilder

Dr. Mahalakshmi G S

Dr. Mahalakshmi G S

Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, Anna University

Poornima T M

Poornima T M

Founder & CEO, Penthusiasts; Digital Marketing Director, ROIS Akthina Holding International, Malaysia

Leadership Panel 3

What Women Need to Build, Sustain and Grow.

Ms. Rebecca P. Khanna

Ms. Rebecca P. Khanna

Head – Marupadi and Rural Outreach, Zoho Corporation

Rakhi Kapoor

Rakhi Kapoor

Chief Wellness Officer, Mental Health Facilitator, Physiotherapist, Author of 26 Books

Dr. Monisha Aravind

Dr. Monisha Aravind

Chief Dermatologist & Head of Clinical Services, Armoraa – Dermatology Clinic

Madura Ganesh

Madura Ganesh

Director, Banyan Group

Ms. Preethi

Ms. Preethi

Director, Ondru Private Limited; Startup & Investment Strategist

Yuukke Awards 2026

Her work. Her journey. Her impact.

Moments

Thank you to our partners

Ecosystem, supporting, outreach, media and marketplace partners of the summit

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