At a time when the global fashion industry is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, a new generation of changemakers is proving that style and sustainability can coexist beautifully. Among them is Stuti Dhanuka, Founder, Terra Luna, a visionary entrepreneur who is redefining the future of fashion through one of India's oldest and most powerful textiles... Khadi. Through Terra Luna, she is transforming Khadi from a fabric often associated solely with tradition into a contemporary, globally relevant, climate-conscious textile that speaks directly to the needs of modern consumers.
In a world increasingly defined by climate uncertainty, a few individuals are not merely studying the crisis — they are helping nations prepare for it. Abinash Mohanty, Global Sector Head, Climate Change & Sustainability, is one such changemaker. An IPCC AR6 reviewer, creator of India's first Climate Vulnerability Index, and a globally respected voice in climate adaptation, Abinash has spent over 15 years working at the intersection of climate science, public policy, water security, resilience planning, and adaptation finance.
The future of beauty will not be defined solely by innovation, trends, or performance. It will be defined by responsibility. Few leaders understand this shift better than Subham Virmani, Director of Esskay Beauty Resources, who is helping reshape India's professional beauty industry through a powerful combination of sustainability, ethical business practices, and a bold commitment to vegan beauty.
As cities grow denser, roads become more congested, and environmental pressures continue to mount, the future of sustainable urban living will depend not just on cleaner vehicles but on smarter ways of moving people. Recognising this challenge, Tarun Jain, Co-founder of LetzRyd, is working to transform the way urban India thinks about transportation... shifting the focus from ownership to access, efficiency, and shared mobility.
Climate change is a present-day reality disrupting livelihoods, destroying communities, and deepening economic vulnerabilities across India. While much of the world continues to focus on climate mitigation, Anupam Shrey, Co-Founder of Plutas.ai, has dedicated his efforts to an equally urgent challenge: helping people survive, adapt, and recover from climate shocks before they spiral into long-term crises.