Vishakha Mulye: Women Must Overcome Guilt Over Professional-Personal Balance

Vishakha Mulye: Women Must Overcome Guilt Over Professional-Personal Balance

ET Businesswoman of the Year, Vishakha Mulye, CEO of Aditya Birla Capital Ltd. (ABCL), encourages women to stop feeling guilty about balancing work and family. She believes women must have confidence in their ability to excel in both realms.

Mumbai, February 27, 2025 – Vishakha Mulye, named ET Businesswoman of the Year, spoke about how women must overcome guilt about juggling their personal and professional responsibilities. As CEO of ABCL, Mulye shared her insights into leadership and the importance of self-confidence. She believes women should not feel guilty for missing special family moments due to work and should instead focus on their capacity to excel in both areas.

Mulye, who has been at the helm of ABCL since 2022, is credited with significantly growing the company. Under her leadership, ABCL's loan book more than doubled, and assets under management (AUM) also saw remarkable growth. Mulye's leadership is shaping ABCL's future, with her confident outlook on further market opportunities.

Before joining ABCL, Mulye had an extensive career at ICICI Bank, where she held various leadership positions, including Group CFO. Her strategic decisions have propelled ABCL’s growth, including raising ₹4,500 crore and setting the stage for more capital raises in the future.

Mulye also discussed the supportive measures from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), such as reducing risk weightage on loans, which are expected to provide a favorable environment for finance companies like ABCL to continue their growth.

In closing, Mulye stressed the importance of overcoming guilt and moving forward with confidence in both career and family life.