Kiran Mazumdar Shaw is an Indian entrepreneur who founded Biocon, India's largest biotechnology company. After completing her education in zoology, she moved to Ireland and joined Biocon Biochemicals Limited as a trainee manager in 1978. In 1979, she founded Biocon India in collaboration with Biocon Biochemicals. Starting from her garage with only a few rupees, Biocon grew to become a major biopharmaceutical company under Kiran's leadership, pioneering the development of biosimilars and enzymes in India. Biocon now offers a range of biopharmaceuticals, enzymes, and clinical research services. Kiran is recognized for transforming Biocon into a globally recognized biotech company through her