Overview

Gender

female

Ananya Birla has also founded Svatantra Microfin at the age of 17 and in just over three years as the Chairperson and Managing Director, she has established herself as a successful entrepreneur. One of the fastest growing MFIs, Svatantra is differentiated by a 0% default rate, 100% cashless disbursements, as well as technology and has been a driving catalyst for change in the industry. Thereby differentiating Svatantra from the others. Ananya Birla is currently the Co-Chairperson of ASSOCHAM's Microfinance Council of India. Amongst various other noteworthy titles, Ananya was conferred by the Honorable Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis for her role in empowering more than 300,000 rural Indian women and pioneering 100% cashless disbursal since the beginning. She has also won accolades like 'Leading Woman in Microfinance' (iiGlobal Business Information Pvt Ltd) and '28 Geniuses under 28' (Miss Vogue) to name a few. An alumnus of the University of Oxford, Ananya leads a constantly expanding team, relentlessly working towards providing solutions, with innovation at the core of the business. She has a keen eye for business and her leadership style revolves around empowerment and transparency. She believes in promoting a friendly yet professional environment, based on a foundation of strong values. She has also co-founded the Mpower movement, an awareness initiative to alleviate the stigma associated with mental health. She's very passionate about music, and enjoys writing, composing and performing.