6th Indian Women in Finance Summit 2025
Equalifi is proud to present the 6th edition of the Women in Finance Summit (WIF 2025) — an exclusive, by-invitation gathering of senior women leaders driving meaningful change across the financial services industry.
WIF 2025 is a focused platform for high-impact conversations and peer networking. By bringing together a select group of influential women from banking, asset management, fintech, insurance, and allied sectors, the event facilitates trusted dialogue and collaborative insight-sharing on leadership, inclusion, and innovation.
This curated experience is part of Equalifi’s global Women in Finance Special Interest Group (SIG) initiative, committed to accelerating diversity and amplifying women’s leadership across the finance ecosystem.
Despite progress, women continue to hold just 24% of senior leadership roles globally in finance. Yet, diverse teams consistently outperform their peers—by over 30% in profitability and decision-making. The case for inclusion is clear: it not only enhances business performance but also strengthens innovation, resilience, and long-term sustainability.
Equalifi recognises the need for a dedicated platform that addresses these disparities and brings together women leaders who are actively shaping the future of finance. Rooted in this conviction, WIF 2025 aims to amplify voices, deepen networks, and build a more inclusive and equitable financial sector.
Through candid conversations and peer-driven engagement, this initiative strengthens leadership pipelines and fosters long-term impact.
Who Should Attend
- Board Members, CXOs, and Founders
- Senior Women Professionals in Banking, Investment, Fintech, Insurance, and Wealth Management
- Rising Executives with a demonstrated track record of leadership and influence
Why Attend?
Network with a Trusted Peer Group: Engage with senior leaders in a closed-door, high-trust environment
Exchange Strategic Insights: Share ideas, challenges, and experiences with trailblazers in finance.
Build Purposeful Connections: Forge relationships that inspire collaboration and professional growth.
Drive Collective Impact: Contribute to shaping a more inclusive and future-ready financial ecosystem.
Speakers
Agenda
15:30
Registration
16:00
Opening Remarks
Confirmed:
Aditya Gadge, Founder, Priwexus | Equalifi | Eqclique
16:10
Women in Finance: Breaking Barriers & Building Legacies
Confirmed:
Deepa Aggarwal Gracias, Country Head, SGX (India Liaison office)
Gautami Gavankar, President, Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited
Hanisha Vadlamani, Chief Brand Officer and Head of Corporate Communications, KFin Technologies Limited (Session Chair)
Nidhi Tiwari, Partner, Kearney
17:00
The Case for Gold
Confirmed:
Sheela Kulkarni, Head of Market Development & Institutional Investor Relationships, World Gold Council
17:20
Masterclass: Due Diligence before joining a Company’s Board of Directors
Confirmed:
Uma Shanmukhi Sistla, Independent Director, Former MD & CEO, SBI SG Global Securities
18:00
Building Bharat the Right Way: Launch of Equalifi-Tinker Village “Hands on Maths with Real World Finance” Module for Schools
Confirmed:
Aditya Gadge, Founder, Priwexus | Equalifi | Eqclique
Pooja Gupta, Co-Founder, Tinker Village
18:30
Networking over High Tea
19:00
End of Day
*Equalifi reserves the right to amend any part of the event format, including speakers and agenda.
Agenda
Event Registration
Delegate Pass( INR 3,540 )
- In-person Access to Event
- Session Recordings
- Registration in Women in Finance Leaders Program (Executive Education)
- Access to Equalifi's Women in Finance Community
- Access to regular Mentorship Sessions by Women Leaders
