When it comes to food in India, women entrepreneurs are close at the heels of their male counterparts as they cash in on the this growing space.While thereare many accomplished men who’ve run restaurants—both as owners and chefs—there’s a bevy of women who have built and run food businesses.
Here are a few ofthem:

Rajni Bector- MD, Cremica
She started making cakes and creams as a hobby in Ludhiana in the late 70’s. Today, her company has built a name in food retailing and food services. Mrs Bector’s Cremica is a multi- crore diversified business that sells biscuits, ketchup and condiments.

Reshma Anand- Founder, The Earthy Goods
She had it all—an IIM degree and a job with Hindustan Unilever. Yet, in 2007, she veered off thatpath to start a social enterprise called Earthy Goods. Her experience in India’s rural markets helped her put together a range of natural food products from villages around India.

Ritu Dalmia- Chef and Co-Owner, Diva 
She’s one of the biggest success stories in the food business. A self­taught chef, she runsmultiple restaurants in Delhi and London, has authored books and runs her cookery shows. She’s credited with making Delhi develop a taste for authentic Italian.

Ishi Khosla- Founder, TheWeightMonitor.com
She’s a practicing clinical nutritionist who’s turned her passion for healthy living into a range ofproducts. Khosla runs Whole Foods, a health food company. Her company churns out aninteresting mix—from salads and pastas to flours and snacks.

Seema Jajodia- Founder, Nourish Organics
A health freak, Jajodia started Nourish Organics to help people make healthier food choices.Launched in August 2009, Nourish Organics offers a range of organic health food products and specialises in organic nutritional bars and seed mixes.