LinkedIn has become the new global stage for personal branding—and Indian creators are owning it. From startup founders and digital marketers to content creators and investor advisors, LinkedIn India in 2025 is buzzing with impactful voices. These influencers aren’t just posting—they’re shaping mindsets, building powerful communities, and even driving policy-level conversations.In this list, we spotlight 15 LinkedIn influencers in India who are not only building their personal brands but also driving real business impact.
- 1. Raj Shamani
- 2. Ankur Warikoo
- 3. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
- 4. Shradha Sharma (YourStory)
- 5. Deepak Shenoy
- 6. Ritesh Agarwal (OYO)
- 7. Neha Nagar
- 8. Harsh Vardhan (Co-Founder, Hobo.Video)
- 9. Supriya Paul
- 10. Varun Duggirala
- 11. Sanjeev Bikhchandani
- 12. Devleena S Majumder
- 13. Gaurav Munjal (Co-founder, Unacademy)
- 14. Tanmay Bhat
- 15. Prakhar Gupta
- 16.Final Thoughts: The Rise of the Indian LinkedIn Influencer
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1. Raj Shamani
Why He’s Trending:
- Motivational storytelling and founder insights
- D2C brand strategy content
- Hosts “Figuring Out,” India’s #1 founder-focused podcast
- Engages audience with live Q&A sessions
- Known for practical startup advice and growth hacks
- 1Mn+ followers.
Extra Insight: Raj’s content is now being syndicated into short AI-edited video formats that go viral on Reels and Shorts.
2. Ankur Warikoo
Why He’s Trending:
- 2M+ followers
- Life lessons and productivity hacks
- Startup and entrepreneurship guidance
- Popular long-form LinkedIn posts
- Creator of “Do Epic Shit” series
- Strong YouTube presence with short-form motivational clips
- Regularly hosts workshops for young entrepreneurs
Extra Insight: Warikoo’s “Do Epic Shit” series has become a case study in self-help marketing.
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3. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Why She’s Trending:
- Executive Chairperson of Biocon
- Advocates biotech innovation, women in leadership, and healthcare policy.
- Hosts on India’s bioeconomy featured in research journals
- Focus on healthcare policy and sustainability
- Mentors young biotech founders
- Speaks at international forums on innovation
Extra Insight: In 2025, she launched a series of thought posts on India’s bioeconomy that’s now being referenced in research journals.
4. Shradha Sharma (YourStory)
Why She’s Trending:
- Founder & CEO of YourStory
- Champions Indian entrepreneurship
- Shares emotional, human-centered startup stories
- Hosts LinkedIn Live weekly sessions with founders
- Publishes in-depth founder interviews
- Engages community through storytelling webinars
Extra Insight: Shradha now hosts LinkedIn Live sessions featuring startup founders weekly.
5. Deepak Shenoy
Why He’s Trending:
- Founder of Capital mind
- Breaks down finance, markets, and policy in plain language
- Creates actionable investment guides
- Shares macroeconomic trends and policy insights
- Offers educational content for retail investors
Extra Insight: Deepak’s posts around Budget 2025 reached 1M+ impressions in under 24 hours.
6. Ritesh Agarwal (OYO)
Why He’s Trending:
- Founder of OYO
- Shares behind-the-scenes startup content
- Talks about scaling global startups from India
- Highlights founder struggles and wins
- Active in mentoring young hospitality entrepreneurs
Extra Insight: In 2025, he started a weekly AMA series that’s now one of the most-commented threads on LinkedIn India.
7. Neha Nagar
Why She’s Trending:
- Simplifies finance, taxes, and investing for young Indians
- 800K+ followers on LinkedIn and Instagram
- Creates explainer videos for complex financial topics
- Engages with audience via polls and live sessions
- Provides tips for early-stage wealth building
Extra Insight: Neha’s influencer collabs with fintech brands now include LinkedIn-exclusive content campaigns.
8. Harsh Vardhan (Co-Founder, Hobo.Video)
Why He’s Trending:
- Evangelist for UGC, D2C, and creator-driven commerce
- Shares transparent founder stories
- Offers actionable creator marketing tips
- Speaks at conferences on modern marketing strategies
Extra Insight: Harsh is pioneering LinkedIn-first influencer marketing using UGC workflows.
9. Supriya Paul
Why She’s Trending:
- Co-founder of Josh Talks
- Motivational, youth-focused career content
- Engages audience through storytelling videos
- Promotes skill development and career guidance
- Collaborates with educational institutions for impact campaigns
Extra Insight: Supriya’s posts are now used as learning modules in tier-2 college campuses via LinkedIn Learning.
10. Varun Duggirala
Why He’s Trending:
- Co-founder of The Glitch
- Talks about creativity, personal growth, and branding
- Shares case studies on branding and marketing
- Active in mentoring young creators and marketers
- Creates trend-driven, shareable content
Extra Insight: Varun launched a 30-day LinkedIn content challenge that over 12,000 creators participated in.
11. Sanjeev Bikhchandani
Why He’s Trending:
- Co-founder of Info Edge (Naukri.com)
- Writes about startup investing, hiring trends, and digital India
- Offers thought leadership on entrepreneurship
- Provides career advice for early-stage founders
- Shares behind-the-scenes insights into successful startups
Extra Insight: He now curates monthly LinkedIn newsletters about startup funding insights.
12. Devleena S Majumder
Why She’s Trending:
- Founder of thoughtsandrights.com
- Known for HR and DEI leadership
- Creates frameworks for inclusive workplaces
- Shares actionable tips for HR professionals
- Advocates for diversity and equitable policies in organizations
Extra Insight: In 2025, Devleena started LinkedIn polls on gender inclusion that got over 300,000 responses.
13. Gaurav Munjal (Co-founder, Unacademy)
Why He’s Trending:
- Shares brutally honest startup stories
- Deep insights into EdTech trends
- Mentors founders and EdTech enthusiasts
- Provides content on scaling platforms effectively
Extra Insight: Gaurav’s product teardown posts are now replicated by startup teams as part of training.
14. Tanmay Bhat
Why He’s Trending:
- Creator turned investor
- Shares comic yet deep insights into business, investing, and storytelling
- Shares experiences on storytelling and investing
- Engages creators with educational comedy content
- Offers tips on brand-building through humor
Extra Insight: His 2025 venture, “Pitch Please,” got investor deal flow directly from his LinkedIn posts.
15. Prakhar Gupta
Why He’s Trending:
- Modern philosopher meets performance coach
- Builds frameworks for mental models and personal mastery
- Focuses on personal growth and productivity
- Creates actionable self-improvement content
- Hosts workshops and interactive LinkedIn sessions
Extra Insight: In 2025, Prakhar’s viral series “Clarity in Chaos” became one of the most saved series by Indian LinkedIn users.
16.Final Thoughts: The Rise of the Indian LinkedIn Influencer
If you’re a D2C brand, content creator, or investor—these are the voices you need on your radar.
These 15 LinkedIn Influencers are not just building brands—they’re building ecosystems. They prove that LinkedIn in India is no longer just about job hunting; it’s the new home for digital influence, B2B storytelling, and founder-led growth.
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Top LinkedIn Influencers in India
1. What makes someone a LinkedIn influencer in India?
Consistent posting, unique thought leadership, engagement rate, and audience impact.
2. Are LinkedIn influencers better than Instagram creators?
Not better—just different. LinkedIn is B2B-focused, while Instagram is visual-first.
3. Can I become a LinkedIn influencer in 2025?
Yes. Consistency + niche + audience value = growth.
4. How do these influencers make money?
Brand deals, workshops, cohort courses, speaking gigs, product launches.
5. Do brands work with LinkedIn influencers in India?
Yes. Especially in B2B, EdTech, SaaS, and D2C segments.
6. Who are the top LinkedIn influencers in India right now?
They include creators and founders like Raj Shamani, Ankur Warikoo, Shradha Sharma, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, and Gaurav Munjal. Their content ranges from startup insights and finance to leadership and personal growth.
7. Why are these influencers gaining so much traction on LinkedIn?
They share practical advice, personal stories, and reliable industry insights. Their posts offer real value, which drives high engagement and makes them trusted voices in their fields.
8. How can Indian brands benefit from following these influencers?
Brands can learn how to build trust, communicate clearly, and leverage founder-led storytelling. Many also share playbooks on scaling, hiring, productivity, and marketing.
9. Which industries do these LinkedIn influencers represent?
They cover a wide mix: entrepreneurship, biotech, finance, EdTech, marketing, HR, D2C, and performance coaching. This makes the list useful for founders, marketers, and creators.
10. How can brands work with influencers like these?
Most collaborations happen through content partnerships, AMAs, webinars, and thought-leadership campaigns. Platforms like Hobo.Video help brands run structured UGC and influencer programs at scale.
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