Yuukke Artha Summit 2026 to Empower 150 Women Entrepreneurs in Chennai
Yuukke Global Ventures to host Yuukke Artha Summit 2026 in Chennai, aiming to drive financial independence for 10 million women by 2030.
In a major move toward fostering female economic empowerment, Yuukke Global Ventures has announced the Yuukke Artha Summit 2026. Scheduled for Wednesday, 7 October 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Chennai, this landmark event aims to unite 150 women entrepreneurs with influential leaders from the government, finance, industry, and development sectors.
A Vision for Financial Independence
Themed “Building India's Next Generation of Financially Independent Women,” the summit serves as the official launch for Yuukke Artha. This ambitious livelihood and financial-independence program has set a massive target: to empower 10 million women to achieve financial autonomy by the year 2030. The initiative is specifically designed to assist women-led small businesses, skilled artisans, and grassroots entrepreneurs in building sustainable and independent income streams.
“Financial independence changes more than a woman's income. It changes how she sees herself, how her family sees her, and what her children believe is possible,” stated Dr. Senthamarai Gokulakrishnan, Founder & CEO of Yuukke Global Ventures. “Yuukke Artha is our commitment to make that change real for 10 million women.”
Expert-Led Discussions and Leadership Panels
The summit will feature high-level discussions and panels led by prominent industry figures. Attendees can expect a fireside conversation focused on creating pathways to financial autonomy, alongside three critical leadership panels:
- What Will It Take to Build India's Next Generation of Financially Independent Women?
- Future-Ready Women: The Skills Women Need to Learn Today to Earn Tomorrow
- Markets, Money & Opportunity: What Women Need to Build, Sustain and Grow
Distinguished speakers slated for the event include:
- Pallavi Tewari Madhok (Women's World Banking)
- Shalini Warrier (Gosree Finance; former Executive Director, Federal Bank)
- Shobhana P Ravi (TAFE)
- Dr. Mahalakshmi G S (Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, Anna University)
- Savitha K Jagadeesan (Kochhar & Co)
Celebrating Excellence: The Yuukke Awards
The summit will conclude with the prestigious Yuukke Awards, an initiative to recognize outstanding female achievers. The ceremony will honor 11 women across various categories, providing a public platform for those whose work has often gone unnoticed. Key award categories include:
- Financial Independence Champion
- Yuukke Phoenix Woman
- Changemaker of the Year
- Young Woman Achiever of the Year
The event is supported by ecosystem partner TN Rise and media partner BRIO TV. Yuukke Global Ventures continues to expand its reach through a diverse marketplace ecosystem, including its artisan marketplace (shop.yuukke.com), a professional service hub (connect.yuukke.com), and a specialized corporate gifting platform (gift.yuukke.com).