India / Global — December 2025 — As organizations place greater emphasis on inclusive leadership and measurable business impact, recognition programs are increasingly expected to demonstrate transparency in how honorees are selected. Reinforcing this approach, Coherent Market Insights (CMI) partnered with the ET NOW Impactful Women Leaders of India Summit 2025 as its Research Partner, contributing an evidence-based evaluation framework to identify women leaders driving meaningful change across India.
Hosted by ET NOW Impactful Women Leaders of India Summit 2025, the summit served as a national platform celebrating women who have made outstanding contributions to business, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability, healthcare, education, finance, and social development.
As part of its research partnership, Coherent Market Insights developed and implemented a structured assessment methodology that measured leadership through objective performance indicators rather than organizational scale or public recognition. The framework combined quantitative analysis with qualitative evaluation to create a balanced and transparent selection process.
At the event, Monica Shevgan, General Manager – Business Accelerator at Coherent Market Insights, presented the methodology behind the recognition program, outlining how nominees progressed through multiple stages of evaluation, validation, and independent review before the final list was approved.
The research process assessed candidates across diverse sectors including Corporate Leadership, Banking & Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Agriculture, Education, Sustainability, and Social Impact. Eligibility criteria focused on demonstrated leadership experience, measurable achievements, innovation, governance, strategic decision-making, and long-term value creation.
To ensure equitable evaluation across organizations of different sizes, CMI incorporated standardized scoring models and data normalization techniques that minimized bias related to company scale or market presence. Each shortlisted candidate was subsequently reviewed by an independent jury consisting of senior editorial leaders from ET Now, The Economic Times, and distinguished industry experts, strengthening the integrity of the final selection.
Following a comprehensive review of approximately 200 nominations, the evaluation concluded with 29 women leaders being recognized for their exceptional contributions to business excellence, innovation, sustainable development, and positive societal impact.
The collaboration reflects Coherent Market Insights' ongoing commitment to supporting research-led recognition initiatives that promote transparency, accountability, and merit-based leadership. By applying rigorous analytical methodologies, CMI continues to help organizations establish credible benchmarking frameworks that recognize individuals creating lasting value across industries.
About ET NOW Impactful Women Leaders of India Summit 2025
The ET NOW Impactful Women Leaders of India Summit is a flagship ET Edge initiative dedicated to recognizing women whose leadership is transforming industries and contributing to India's economic, technological, and social progress. The platform celebrates excellence across entrepreneurship, corporate leadership, innovation, governance, sustainability, and community development.
About Coherent Market Insights
Coherent Market Insights (CMI) is a global market intelligence and consulting firm specializing in market research, competitive intelligence, and strategic advisory services. Headquartered in India, with operations across the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan, CMI serves clients in more than 32 countries through a team of over 300 research professionals supported by an international network of domain experts across 24 countries.
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