Top 100 LinkedIn Influencers in India (2025 Edition)

Introduction: The Rise of LinkedIn Influencers in India

LinkedIn is no longer just a platform for job seekers and HR professionals — it has evolved into one of the most powerful personal branding platforms in the world. In India, the platform has grown exponentially, hosting over 100 million users, making it one of LinkedIn’s largest markets globally.

From startup founders and corporate leaders to content creators and coaches, Indian professionals have carved a niche as LinkedIn influencers, sharing valuable insights, trends, and industry knowledge that help millions stay ahead of the curve.

This list of Top 100 LinkedIn Influencers in India (2025) is based on a combination of:

• Engagement rate
• Follower count
• Content originality
• Industry relevance
• Influence on discussions and trends

Whether you’re looking to upskill, stay updated, or get inspired, these 100 professionals should be on your radar.

Top 100 LinkedIn Influencers in India (2025)

🧠 Business & Entrepreneurship

1. Kunal Shah – Founder of CRED; posts thought-provoking takes on economics and human behavior.
2. Ankur Warikoo – Author & Mentor; shares life lessons, startup advice, and productivity hacks.
3. Raj Shamani – Investor & Entrepreneur; combines business storytelling with brand building tips.
4. Nikhil Kamath – Co-founder, Zerodha; talks about finance, wealth creation, and entrepreneurship.
5. Ritesh Agarwal – Founder, OYO; posts startup leadership experiences and global scaling strategies.
6. Peyush Bansal – Founder, Lenskart; shares insights on retail innovation and hiring culture.
7. Vineeta Singh – Co-founder, Sugar Cosmetics; posts about entrepreneurship and brand growth.
8. Radhika Gupta – MD & CEO, Edelweiss MF; financial literacy, leadership, and women in finance.
9. Harsh Mariwala – Chairman, Marico; long-term vision, mentorship, and sustainability in business.
10. Deepinder Goyal – Founder, Zomato; product leadership and strategic pivots in tech.

💼 Corporate & Leadership

1. Suresh Narayanan – CMD, Nestlé India; respected for people-first leadership insights.
2. Amitabh Kant – Ex-CEO, NITI Aayog; policy, innovation, and economic transformation.
3. Harsh Goenka – Chairman, RPG Group; engaging, humorous takes on management and values.
4. Ravi Venkatesan – Author, Board Member; focuses on inclusive leadership.
5. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author & Leadership Coach; blends mythology with leadership wisdom.
6. Sundar Pichai – CEO, Alphabet Inc.; global tech leadership from an Indian lens.
7. Arundhati Bhattacharya – Chairperson, Salesforce India; champion of diversity and digital transformation.
8. Bhavish Aggarwal – CEO, Ola Electric; green mobility and future tech advocate.
9. CP Gurnani – Tech Mahindra; talks about AI, digital leadership, and skilling.
10. Sanjeev Bikhchandani – Founder, Info Edge; entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem insights.

💡 Marketing & Branding

1. Varun Duggirala – Content creator and podcaster; known for actionable branding advice.
2. Pradeep Chopra – Co-founder, Digital Vidya; deep dives into digital marketing strategies.
3. Siddharth Rajsekar – Digital coach; helps creators monetize skills with funnels and automation.
4. Ankur Tewari – Creative strategist; connects storytelling with business branding.
5. Aashish Chopra – Viral video marketer; case studies, hacks, and practical content strategy.
6. Manish Pandey – Personal branding expert; mentor to creators like Shlok Srivastava.
7. Neha Nagar – Finance influencer; simplifies branding for small business owners.
8. Deepali Naair – CMO, IBM India; focuses on CX, brand building, and leadership.
9. Mayank Bhattacharya – Brand strategist; B2B LinkedIn marketing expert.
10. Ashwin Sanghi – Author & speaker; leverages storytelling for personal branding.

🧑‍💻 Technology & Innovation

1. Tanmay Bakshi – AI expert & coder; youngest IBM Watson developer.
2. Nistha Tripathi – Tech author; covers AI, startups, and software growth.
3. Anshumani Ruddra – Product head at Google; posts on tech product frameworks.
4. Sairee Chahal – Founder, SHEROES; tech for women, inclusive innovation.
5. Vaibhav Sisinty – Growth hacker; LinkedIn automation, lead gen, and career hacks.
6. Bhavin Turakhia – Founder, Flock; future of work and communication tools.
7. Shailendra Singh – Managing Director, Sequoia Capital; tech investing insights.
8. Rajan Anandan – Peak XV; deep dives into tech funding and ecosystem growth.
9. Karthik Reddy – Blume Ventures; tech trends, startup mentoring, and innovation strategy.
10. Anjali Sud – Former Vimeo CEO; video tech and global scaling tactics.

📈 Finance & Economy

1. Monika Halan – Author, financial planner; financial literacy for professionals.
2. Rachana Ranade – YouTube educator; personal finance and investing explained.
3. Srinivas Rao – Economist & speaker; insights on markets, policies, and trends.
4. Shivani Siroya – Founder, Tala; fintech inclusion for emerging markets.
5. Ankur Choudhary – CFO insights, risk management, and finance leadership.
6. Abhishek Kar – Educator; stock market, finance, and career skills.
7. Ashish Chauhan – NSE Chief; stock market, policy, and digital trading innovation.
8. Lakshmi Iyer – Kotak MF CIO; mutual funds, women in finance, and wealth insights.
9. Rachit Chawla – Finway Capital; personal finance, loans, and MSME support.
10. Gaurav Munjal – CEO, Unacademy; ed-tech economics and long-term planning.

🧠 HR, Coaching & Productivity

1. Ritika Singh – HR leader; workplace wellness and inclusive hiring.
2. Dr. Deepa Malik – Paralympian; inclusion, motivation, and women leadership.
3. Kritika Murugesan – Director, NASSCOM; talent skilling and startup mentorship.
4. Simerjeet Singh – Motivational speaker; career growth and mindset change.
5. Smita Nair Jain – DEI advocate; human capital development and leadership.
6. Amit Pandey – CHRO; talent acquisition, employer branding, and HR tech.
7. Rajiv Talreja – Business coach; helps MSMEs scale with systems and leadership.
8. Nidhi Razdan – Journalist turned educator; mentoring on storytelling and public presence.
9. Meena Ganesh – Portia Medical; healthcare entrepreneurship and workforce strategy.
10. Sandeep Kochhar – Story coach; LinkedIn storytelling and creative writing mentor.

📢 Media, Communication & Creators

1. Shreya Pattar – Content writer; viral posts on freelancing and LinkedIn hacks.
2. Ankur Tewari – Poet and storyteller; fuses creativity with professionalism.
3. Yashraj Mukhate – Composer; creator economy, audio trends, and brand collabs.
4. BeYouNick (Nikunj) – Creator; builds influence across platforms using comedy and relatability.
5. Siddhant More – Mad Over Marketing; content marketing and storytelling trends.
6. Aparna Piramal Raje – Mental health advocate, journalist, and public speaker.
7. Abhinav Choudhary – Content strategist; career coaching via content.
8. Sanjay Mehta – Media tech evangelist; influence in ad tech and media evolution.
9. Praval Singh – Zoho; content meets customer education.
10. Yamini Bhat – Vymo founder; sales productivity tools and founder stories.

💬 Social Impact & Policy

1. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw – Biocon; health innovation and CSR.
2. Nandan Nilekani – Aadhaar architect; public policy and digital governance.
3. Atishi Marlena – Education reformer and policy maker.
4. Nithya Raman – Urban policy & sustainability.
5. Namita Thapar – Emcure; women empowerment and health education.
6. Shaheen Mistri – Teach for India; education equity advocate.
7. Anshu Gupta – Founder, Goonj; grassroots impact leadership.
8. Anita Dongre – Designer; sustainability, women’s livelihood, and fashion innovation.
9. Anurag Behar – CEO, Azim Premji Foundation; education and human development.
10. Jayant Sinha – MP; economy, tech, and green policies.

🎓 Education, EdTech & Skill Development

1. Byju Raveendran – BYJU’S; education innovation and digital learning.
2. Ronnie Screwvala – upGrad; skilling India and entrepreneurship.
3. Ankush Singla – Coding Ninjas; programming education at scale.
4. Vamsi Krishna – Vedantu; live teaching and tech in classrooms.
5. Swaroop Pandit – Teachmint; ed-tech and hybrid learning strategies.
6. Gaurav Munjal – Unacademy; teacher-first ecosystem innovation.
7. Prachi Mishra – Career coach; resume writing and placement advice.
8. Harappa Education Team – Learning modules on leadership and critical thinking.
9. Ashwin Damera – Eruditus; global executive learning leader.
10. Richa Kar – ex-Zivame; startup learnings and gender inclusion.

🔮 Miscellaneous Professionals

1. Suhas L Yathiraj – IAS officer & Paralympian; government & sports fusion.
2. Ankita Mehra – DEI advocate and LGBTQ+ coach.
3. Ishaan Khatter – Actor; growing thought leadership in creativity.
4. Rujuta Diwekar – Nutritionist; food science and wellness.
5. Ritika Bhasker – GenZ career mentor; modern job market insights.
6. Moksh Juneja – Founder, Avignyata Inc.; social listening and media.
7. Vishal Gondal – Health tech and startup mentor.
8. Nidhi Yadav – AKS Clothing; D2C branding tips.
9. Ashok Lalla – Digital transformation consultant.
10. Tejaswini Manogna – Doctor, IFS officer, speaker; power of multi-passion professionals.

Conclusion

The Indian LinkedIn ecosystem is brimming with visionaries, creators, and professionals across industries who are driving conversations that shape the country’s economy, workforce, and culture. These top 100 LinkedIn influencers are more than just content creators — they are thought leaders changing the game.

Want to get featured next year? Start posting consistently, add value, and engage meaningfully — LinkedIn is the best place to build your voice professionally.