Mumbai: NDTV Marathi announces the return of its marquee annual thought leadership conclave, NDTV Marathi Manch 2026, to be held on 1st June 2026 in Mumbai. Built around the theme ‘Nari Shakti Maharashtra: The Power Driving Progress’, the conclave will be inaugurated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. It will also witness the presence of Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar.
The 2026 edition of NDTV Marathi Manch will spotlight the women who are shaping Maharashtra’s next chapter across politics, governance, enterprise, culture, sport, cinema, wellness and social impact. The conclave will deliberate on Maharashtra’s governance and social transformation, and will be mounted as a high-impact conversation for dialogue, accountability and aspiration. It will bring together leaders, icons, administrators, entrepreneurs, and artists who are scripting Maharashtra’s growth story.
Rahul Kanwal, CEO & Editor-in-Chief, NDTV, said: “NDTV Marathi Manch 2026 is Maharashtra’s mirror to tomorrow. Maharashtra has always led from the front in ideas, industry, culture and politics, and this year we place the spotlight firmly on the women who are shaping the state’s future with courage, clarity and conviction. Their voices will resonate at the centre of public discourse.”
The conclave will feature an exclusive women-centric lineup of achievers including Pankaja Munde, Minister of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development; Meghana Bodikar, Minister of State, Government of Maharashtra; Ritu Tawde, Mayor of Mumbai; Supriya Sule, MP and Working President, NCP; Manisha Mhaiskar, Additional Chief Secretary (Home), Government of Maharashtra; Usha Kakade, Entrepreneur and Social Worker; Rama Kirloskar, Managing Director of Kirloskar Brothers Limited; Radha Patil, Folk Artist; Mokshada Patil, IPS Officer; Rutuja Bhosale, Indian Tennis Player; actress Bhumi Pednekar, and Girija Oak.
Jitendra Dixit, Executive Editor, NDTV Marathi, added: “NDTV Marathi Manch reflects the real pulse of Maharashtra – its people, its questions, its ambitions and its changing social fabric. This year’s women-centric lineup represents the evolving spirit of the state. This will be the platform where women from every sphere can speak, challenge, inspire and lead. These conversations are not symbolic; they are central to power, policy, identity, opportunity and the future of new Maharashtra.”
Over the years, NDTV Marathi Manch has emerged as one of Maharashtra’s most influential platforms for thought leadership, bringing together diverse voices and perspectives that shape the state’s trajectory. The 2026 edition, with its exclusive focus on women achievers, underscores the critical role of women in driving progress and transformation in Maharashtra. From governance and politics to enterprise and culture, the conclave will highlight stories of courage, leadership and innovation that are redefining the state’s identity.
This year’s conclave also aims to create a space for accountability and aspiration, where leaders and citizens alike can engage in meaningful dialogue about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. By placing women at the centre of this discourse, NDTV Marathi Manch 2026 seeks to inspire a new vision for Maharashtra – one that is inclusive, progressive and driven by the power of Nari Shakti.
NDTV Marathi Manch 2026 will be broadcast live across NDTV Marathi’s TV and digital platforms on 1st June 2026, 10:00 AM onwards.
-Based on Press Release
