Ananya Birla is a dynamic entrepreneur, platinum-selling pop artist, and mental health advocate, known for breaking barriers and redefining what it means to be a modern Indian woman on the global stage. The daughter of industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla, Ananya has forged her own path across business, music, and social impact with authenticity and boldness.
As a singer-songwriter, she is the first Indian artist with an English-language single to go platinum, with hits like Livin’ the Life, Let There Be Love, and Meant to Be. Her music blends pop, soul, and electronic elements, and she has collaborated with international producers and artists-garnering a dedicated global fanbase.
In the entrepreneurial world, Ananya is the founder of Svatantra Microfin, one of India’s fastest-growing microfinance institutions, aimed at empowering rural women through financial independence. She also launched Ikai Asai, a luxury design and lifestyle brand that celebrates Indian artisanship.
Passionate about mental health, Ananya co-founded MPower, an initiative that works to end stigma and expand access to mental health resources across India.
Whether on stage, in boardrooms, or at awareness campaigns, Ananya Birla continues to lead with purpose, creativity, and a fearless global outlook.