BW MIW - Ananya Birla - The Trailbrazer

In the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship, Ananya Birla emerged as a luminary, igniting her journey by founding Svatantra Microfin at a mere 17 years of age. 

With deft leadership, she steered the company’s trajectory, swiftly ascending to the position of Chairperson and Managing Director within three years. Her imprint on the industry transcends mere success, as she orchestrates Svatantra Micro Housing Finance Corporation (MHFC) with equal finesse, while also wielding influence as Co-Chairperson of ASSOCHAM's Microfinance Council of India.

Svatantra, under her stewardship, epitomises innovation, boasting 100 per cent cashless disbursements and cutting-edge technology. Her vision has been pivotal in reshaping the microfinance landscape, catalysing transformative change.