Grihshobha Inspire Awards 2026 – Mumbai Edition Celebrates Extraordinary Women Leaders and Changemakers

With a readership of over 85 lakh across eight languages, Grihshobha has long championed women’s aspirations and achievements. The Inspire Awards are a natural extension of this philosophy — a platform dedicated to recognising women who exemplify courage, innovation, and transformative leadership.

A Celebration of Leadership, Agency & Change

The evening commenced with a warm welcome and opening address by Paresh Nath, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Delhi Press and Founder-Editor of Grihshobha, who reaffirmed the publication’s commitment to meaningful storytelling and recognition of women creating real change.

The ceremony was hosted by Leeza Mangaldas and featured a thought-provoking conversation on Leadership, Agency & Change, moderated by Programme Director Priyadarshini Narendra, and jury members Sathya Saran, Dlishad Master, and Richa Shah.

The awards were judged by a distinguished panel:

They carefully evaluated numerous entries and selected the exceptional individuals for the Grihshobha Inspire Awards who truly reflect the spirit and credibility of this honour.

Honouring the Inspiring Awardees

The Mumbai edition recognised ten exceptional women across diverse categories:

Each award presentation was accompanied by curated profile films, heartfelt citations, and conversations that offered audiences insight into the journeys behind the success.

An Evening of Art, Courage & Celebration

Adding vibrancy to the celebration was a powerful stand-up performance by Deepika Mhatre, whose journey from domestic work to the comedy stage reflects the spirit of resilience at the heart of Inspire.

The evening concluded with an electrifying musical tribute by Wild Wild Women, India’s first all-female hip-hop collective, whose performance championed gender equity and artistic expression.

More pictures of the awards are available here.

Partners Who Made It Possible

The Grihshobha Inspire Awards 2026 – Mumbai Edition was made possible with the support of esteemed partners:

Beauty Partner: Brihans Green Leaf Natural Actives
Safety Partner: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
Associate Sponsors:
LIC Housing Finance
New India Assurance
IDBI Bank
Mysore Sandal Soap
GAIL

Their continued support reinforced the shared commitment to empowering and recognising women leaders across sectors.

The inaugural edition of the Grihshobha Inspire was organised in March 2025, in New Delhi. For the second season, it has been split into three editions- Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi- to allow greater regional representation. The Bengaluru edition was organised on Nov 3, 2025, at the BIC. The Delhi edition of second season will soon be announced. More details on our editions, including awardees, is available at www.grihshobha.in/inspire/

About Grihshobha

Published by Delhi Press, Grihshobha is one of India’s most widely read women’s magazines, reaching millions of readers across the country. For decades, it has served as a trusted companion to women — celebrating their stories, addressing their concerns, and amplifying their voices.

The Grihshobha Inspire Awards continue this legacy — spotlighting women who are not only achieving excellence but redefining what leadership and courage look like in contemporary India.

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