Sat Dec 28 06:58:13 UTC 2024: **Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO Radhika Gupta Shares Inspiring Journey on ‘What Women Want’**
MUMBAI – Radhika Gupta, CEO and MD of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, recently appeared on Kareena Kapoor’s talk show, “What Women Want,” sharing candid details about her life and career. Gupta, who hails from a middle-class family with a government employee father and teacher mother, revealed her unexpected journey into finance. Despite academic success, she faced numerous rejections in her job search, attributing them to low self-esteem and insecurities about her appearance. She persevered, eventually securing a position and rising through the ranks to become CEO at the young age of 33. Gupta also discussed the challenges she faced as a young woman in a male-dominated industry, including overcoming age-related biases. To build trust, she adopted wearing sarees, presenting a more mature image. Her appearance on the show highlights her inspiring journey from a middle-class background to leading a major financial institution. The interview aired on Sony LIV.
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