Swiggy Hosts Second Edition of ‘She The Change’ to Honor Women Transforming India’s Culinary Ecosystem

Swiggy, India’s pioneering on-demand convenience platform, today organized the 2026 edition of ‘She The Change’. This flagship initiative, with the tagline ‘From Vision to Venture’ is aimed at celebrating women who are redefining India’s culinary and business landscape.

Event focus:
Celebrating women transforming India’s culinary and food entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Chief Guest:
Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism & Culture.

Recognition:
28 women leaders honored across two categories:
- Entrepreneur of the Year – winners included Aditi Dugar (Masque), Akshaya Murali (Geetham Veg), Anisha Saini (Mrs. Kaur), Alina Alam (Mitti Café), Saloni Kukreja (Indu Ice Cream), Shivanie Mirchandani (Minus 30), Suchali Jain (Suchali’s Artisan Bakehouse), Sridevi Jasti (Vibrant Living), among others.

- Chef of the Year – honorees included Aahana Gaur (Westin Mumbai), Amrita Kaur (Holistic Gourmet), Tanvi Arora (Tanviz Dream Oven), Tarannum Sehgal (Espressos AnyDay).

Panel discussion:
“Leading with Flavor” featuring Samiksha Pednekar, Saloni Kukreja, Amrita Kaur, and Sridevi Jasti, moderated by food blogger Rocky Singh.

Innovation support:
Winners and attendees received access to a 3‑month Gen AI trial pack to explore AI-driven tools for business growth.

Impact
- Swiggy hosts 70,000+ women-run restaurants on its platform.
- These businesses generate an estimated 420,000 jobs nationwide.
- Initiative reinforces Swiggy’s commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs and chefs in India’s F&B sector.

This edition builds on the inaugural 2024 event, expanding recognition and conversations around women’s leadership in food and hospitality.