“I remember the reactions I got when we first visited factories to inspect the projects that we were funding. It was not easy for people to see a woman there. That was a time when most of these workplaces were not even equipped with a loo for women.”

Indian banker and former CEO of ICICI Bank, Chanda Kochhar is recognized for her leadership in transforming the institution into a major player in India’s financial sector. Her career spans decades of strategic growth, regulatory challenges, and mentorship in corporate India.