India, January 30, 2025: India’s Most Influential Business Leaders of 2026 brings together professionals whose vision, execution, and leadership have driven meaningful progress across sectors. These individuals represent excellence, resilience, and forward-looking business stewardship.
1. Pramod Reddy J: Elevating Intimate Gatherings Through Thoughtful Hospitality
Pramod Reddy J transitioned from managing global events (Bryan Adams, Kingfisher) to revolutionizing India’s F&B sector. Spanning six cities, BookMyChef solves the gap for intimate gatherings, empowering culinary professionals with structure and dignity. A certified skydiver and sustainability advocate, Pramod is humanizing hospitality through effortless, professional hosting.
Connect with him through: https://in.linkedin.com/in/pramod-reddy-6914ab3
2. Murtaza Hamid: Creating Strong Digital Foundations for Global Brands
Murtaza Hamid is the founder of Visionary Services, with over 12 years of experience building strong digital foundations for brands worldwide. Having worked with more than 500 businesses, he is known for his foundation-first approach, helping companies establish credibility, visibility, and sustained growth through disciplined strategy and execution rather than short-term tactics.
For more information, visit: https://www.thepeoplesdirectory.com/murtaza-hamid
3. Vinayak Gupta: Redefining How Enterprises Govern SaaS and Cloud Spend
Vinayak Gupta is the founder of Forescribe AI, an enterprise intelligence platform bringing visibility, financial discipline, and compliance to SaaS and cloud ecosystems. A serial entrepreneur, he recently led Forescribe to the Grand Finale of the Maruti Suzuki Innovation Program with IIM Bangalore NSRCEL, showcasing India-built, enterprise-ready innovation.
For more information, visit: https://www.forescribe.ai
4. Irfan Yunus Khatri: Helping Businesses Navigate Compliance with Confidence
Irfan Yunus Khatri is the founder of HalfPace® Finance & Tax Consultants, where he helps individuals and small businesses handle tax and compliance matters with confidence. Working closely with entrepreneurs, he is known for explaining regulations in clear, practical terms and helping businesses stay compliant without fear or confusion.
Find out more, at: http://www.halfpace.in
5. Mohammad Jamaluddin: Leading Premier Group with Global Vision and Purpose
Mohammad Jamaluddin is the founder and chairman of Hong Kong–based Premier Group, a multinational conglomerate spanning textiles, garments, real estate, and education. A first-generation entrepreneur from Bihar, he built a multi-million dollar global enterprise while driving strong social impact through education, employment generation, and community welfare initiatives.
6. Dr. Kalpana Kotecha: A Trusted Voice in Integrated and Preventive Wellness
Dr. Kalpana Kotecha (Zenny) is a wellness leader with over 24 years of experience in integrated health. She founded Amazohealth, a personalized preventive care brand serving clients across India and globally, and is an Amazon #1 bestselling author. Her upcoming platform, ZENO, applies deep clinical insight into practical tools for emotional balance and sustainable living.
7. Rajkumar Kamdar: Leading a Path of Healing and Inner Transformation
In a world seeking balance and meaning, Rajkumar Kamdar stands as a beacon of inner healing. Founder of The Divine Sparks, he has guided individuals since 2013 through powerful healing modalities, meditation, and workshops, empowering people to awaken their divine spark and realise that transformation and purpose are innate within all.
8. Faisal Shareef Khan: Leading a Design Shift in India’s Venue Industry
Faisal Shareef Khan, founder of Studio 145, is shaping the future of venue design by focusing on experience over convention. His studio creates immersive, technology-driven spaces that influence how people feel and remember celebrations, establishing Studio 145 as a forward-thinking name in India’s evolving hospitality landscape.
9. Vishwanath Akuthota: Embedding trust by design
Vishwanath Akuthota (Vishwa) is a seasoned AI and cybersecurity leader on responsible and ethical AI. As founder of Dr. Pinnacle, he has strengthened security frameworks for Fortune 500 companies, while founding and scaling private LLM platforms, and AI-driven security products. Blending engineering depth with strategic insight, he leads AI ownership, embeds trust by design, and shapes global thought leadership.
10. S. BS. Surendran: A Pioneer in Integrative Feng Shui and Vaastu Practice
Master S.BS. Surendran is an internationally recognized Feng Shui Master and Vaastu expert with 26 years of experience. He is the first Indian to earn the “Master” accreditation from the International Feng Shui Association, having trained under renowned Grand Masters. He combines Feng Shui, Vaastu, and Bioenergetics to deliver practical solutions with minimal structural changes. As an electrical engineer with a postgraduate degree in Bioenergetics, his expertise spans multiple Vaastu systems, Feng Shui schools, astrology, logo design, and spatial planning. His work is recognized internationally.
11. Senthil Kumar K: Building a More Sustainable Future for Fishing Communities
Senthil Kumar K, founder of Fishing Mafia in Auroville, is working to address one of the fishing industry’s biggest environmental challenges. With a clear vision to replace nylon fishing materials, he is leading focused research to develop sustainable, eco-friendly alternatives that reduce marine harm and support a cleaner, more responsible future for fishing communities.
12. G Shahid Ur Rehman: Leading Geepee Travels into the Future of Intercity Transport
Shahid has steered Geepee Travels from a young age, reshaping intercity bus travel across South India. With nearly three decades of experience, he has consistently stayed ahead of industry trends, introducing ultra-luxury, safe, sustainable, and affordable transport solutions. By working closely with technology aggregators and mobility platforms, he has modernised operations and elevated passenger comfort, reliability, and accessibility at scale, setting new benchmarks for intercity travel.
