“Empowered women empower the world.” For Kanika Baweja, this is more than a belief — it’s a way of life. A passionate mentor, strategic advisor, and trailblazer for women in finance and governance, Kanika has consistently broken glass ceilings while helping others rise. Her story is one of turning ambition into action and nurturing inclusive ecosystems where women-led growth flourishes across sectors.

Hailing from the heartland of Haryana, Kanika’s journey is a powerful testament to how regional roots can fuel global ambition. From a modest beginning, she built a formidable career grounded in integrity, resilience, and intellect. Over the years, she has emerged as a voice of influence — transitioning from local advisory roles to shaping dialogues on global strategic economic issues through international platforms and policy networks.

A Chartered Accountant by profession and a strategic leader by practice, Kanika brings over 20 years of cross-sectoral expertise in industries such as renewable energy, mining, medical devices, and the development sector. Her hallmark is blending financial precision with purpose-driven leadership — a synergy that has enabled her to guide complex transactions, promote sustainable business models, and support mission-aligned institutions.

Her contributions to the cooperative economic framework, especially within the PACS to Apex architecture, have been transformative. She has provided critical financial strategies for strengthening governance, digital integration, and capital planning for multi-tier cooperatives — reinforcing their role in achieving rural prosperity, financial inclusion, and the vision of Viksit Bharat Sankalp.

As a Board Member of institutions like the Indo Pacific Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IPCCI) and the Global Forum of Commerce & Industry (GFCI), she actively shapes international collaboration on sustainable development, inclusive finance, and women-led enterprise.

Kanika’s journey — from Haryana’s soil to global policy stages — embodies the spirit of cooperative leadership that is both rooted and visionary, resilient and forward-looking.