India's Next Wave of Consumption Will be Driven by Women, ft. Swetha, Neha & Navneet | TOI S04E11
Tue Nov 25 2025
Key moments in the episode:
(00:00): Highlights
(02:15): Neha's childhood growing up in a joint Marwari family in Bombay
(04:54): Swetha grew up playing hockey for U16 Karnataka
(07:40): Navneet's childhood growing up in a Punjabi, male-dominated society
(12:56): The 4Ms in a woman's life - Marriage, Mobility, Motherhood, Medical Care (and Menopause)
(16:35): Sisters in Sweat started with overflowing love on WhatsApp group
(19:12): Is it FinTech? No, it is FemTech
(25:52): Engagement loops that bring women back to the sports field
(30:17): Women are prolific networkers
(33:20): Are women reactive in taking care of their health?
(38:27): Women in Tier II+ towns are eager to join the formal workforce
(44:01): Rapid-fire Q&A
(48:44): An ideal coming back-to-work kit
(54:44): A no-brainer product for women that doesn't exist today
(56:30): The 1 thing Indian women need to do to change the status quo
(58:21): What excites them about the future
Relevant Links:
WaterBridge Ventures: https://www.waterbridge.vc/
HerKey: https://www.herkey.com/
FemTech India: https://www.femtechindia.com/
Sisters in Sweat: https://sistersinsweat.com/
LinkedIn Profiles:
Anjali Sosale: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pinkamma/
WaterBridge Ventures: www.linkedin.com/company/waterbridgeventures
Neha Bagaria: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nehabagariaherkey/
HerKey: https://www.linkedin.com/company/herkeyofficial/
Navneet Kaur: https://www.linkedin.com/in/navneet-kaur-80109b227/
FemTech India: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femtechindiaorg/
Swetha Subbiah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swethasubbiah/
Sisters in Sweat: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sistersinsweat/
You can also listen to this podcast on:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/YoWJEDL7ies
Disclaimer: The information in this podcast (“Content”) is solely for educational and information purposes. The content does not reflect the views or opinions of WaterBridge Ventures and/or any of its members. The content is not intended to be legal or other expert advice or services and should not be used in place of consultation with appropriate professionals. The content shall not be reproduced, distributed, shared, or relied upon in any manner whatsoever, in whole or part, without prior written permission of WaterBridge Ventures. In no event shall WaterBridge Ventures and/or any of its members be liable for any liability, loss, injury or risk which is incurred or suffered as a direct or indirect result of the use of the contents.
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Key moments in the episode: (00:00): Highlights (02:15): Neha's childhood growing up in a joint Marwari family in Bombay (04:54): Swetha grew up playing hockey for U16 Karnataka (07:40): Navneet's childhood growing up in a Punjabi, male-dominated society (12:56): The 4Ms in a woman's life - Marriage, Mobility, Motherhood, Medical Care (and Menopause) (16:35): Sisters in Sweat started with overflowing love on WhatsApp group (19:12): Is it FinTech? No, it is FemTech (25:52): Engagement loops that bring women back to the sports field (30:17): Women are prolific networkers (33:20): Are women reactive in taking care of their health? (38:27): Women in Tier II+ towns are eager to join the formal workforce (44:01): Rapid-fire Q&A (48:44): An ideal coming back-to-work kit (54:44): A no-brainer product for women that doesn't exist today (56:30): The 1 thing Indian women need to do to change the status quo (58:21): What excites them about the future Relevant Links: WaterBridge Ventures: https://www.waterbridge.vc/ HerKey: https://www.herkey.com/ FemTech India: https://www.femtechindia.com/ Sisters in Sweat: https://sistersinsweat.com/ LinkedIn Profiles: Anjali Sosale: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pinkamma/ WaterBridge Ventures: www.linkedin.com/company/waterbridgeventures Neha Bagaria: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nehabagariaherkey/ HerKey: https://www.linkedin.com/company/herkeyofficial/ Navneet Kaur: https://www.linkedin.com/in/navneet-kaur-80109b227/ FemTech India: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femtechindiaorg/ Swetha Subbiah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swethasubbiah/ Sisters in Sweat: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sistersinsweat/ You can also listen to this podcast on: YouTube: https://youtu.be/YoWJEDL7ies Disclaimer: The information in this podcast (“Content”) is solely for educational and information purposes. The content does not reflect the views or opinions of WaterBridge Ventures and/or any of its members. The content is not intended to be legal or other expert advice or services and should not be used in place of consultation with appropriate professionals. The content shall not be reproduced, distributed, shared, or relied upon in any manner whatsoever, in whole or part, without prior written permission of WaterBridge Ventures. In no event shall WaterBridge Ventures and/or any of its members be liable for any liability, loss, injury or risk which is incurred or suffered as a direct or indirect result of the use of the contents.