The winners represent diverse achievements across ecommerce, logistics, consumer experience, modern trade, and sustainable retail practices
The Indian retail industry, one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world, witnessed a glittering celebration of excellence as BW Retail World hosted the 40 Under 40 Awards 2024. This prestigious event recognised the visionaries, innovators, and agile leaders shaping the future of retail in a landscape defined by rapid technological advancements and evolving consumer behavior.
India’s retail market, which stood at USD 779 billion in 2019, is projected to reach USD 1.8 trillion by 2030, fueled by the rise of ecommerce, omnichannel strategies, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands. Against this backdrop, the 40 Under 40 Awards spotlighted leaders who have redefined retail through innovation, resilience, and a commitment to excellence.
The winners represent diverse achievements across ecommerce, logistics, consumer experience, modern trade, and sustainable retail practices, showcasing their remarkable ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic industry.
Meet the BW Retail World 40 Under 40 Winners of 2024:
Abhinandan Kumar – Founder & CEO, Fuel Wings India
Ajil Muhammed – CEO, HiLITE Group
Alka Dembala – Head of Retail, The Indian Garage Co
Alpesh Kumar – COO and Co-founder, FunnL (A MovingDneedle Enterprise)
Annu Sharma – Manager – Retail Experience, Kohler India
Anthony – CEO, Seller Circle
Ashish Gupta – Vice President – Business Development, Pacific Development Corporation
Chaitanya V Cotha – Executive Director, C. Krishniah Chetty Group
Dipanjan Banerjee – Chief Commercial Officer, Blue Dart Express
Kapil Mittal – Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Aesthetic Nutrition
Karan Arora – Director – Category Management and Marketing Operations, Adidas India Marketing
Naina Ruhail – Founder & Co-CEO, Vanity Wagon
Neha More – Head, Modern Trade, Ferrero India
Nishchay Bahl – Senior Vice President, Offline Sales, Honasa Consumer (Mamaearth)
Nitin Kapoor – Co-Founder & CEO, IBA Crafts
Pinky Rai – Team Lead Design, The Indian Garage Co
Prateek Ruhail – Founder & Co-CEO, Vanity Wagon
Pulkit Agarwal – Senior Brand Manager, ITC
Rahul Aggarwal – Founder & CEO, Coffeeza India
Riddhi Sharma – CEO & Founder, BabyOrgano
Saahil Nayar – MD & Co-Founder, Mila Beauté
Salloni Ghodawat – Director & COO, Ghodawat Consumer
Siddharth Shah – Founder and Chairman, SS Mobile
Udita Bansal – Founder, trueBrowns Lifestyle
Varun Dutt Sharma – National Head – Retail, TASVA-ABFRL
Veena Ashiya – Founder & CEO, Monrow Shoes
Vidit Jain – Co-Founder, Kindlife
The winners of the 2024 edition are paving the way for a more inclusive, technologically advanced, and consumer-centric retail industry. Through this recognition, BW Retail World aims to inspire the next generation of leaders to contribute to India’s dynamic retail ecosystem.
As India’s retail industry continues its meteoric rise, these trailblazers serve as beacons of innovation, commitment, and success in a fast-paced, ever-evolving landscape.
