Guwahati entrepreneur Jahnabi Phookan has won the 2026 Meaningful Business 100 award for her handloom venture Lahé Looms. The announcement was made on October 21, 2026, to honor leaders who combine business with social and environmental impact.
The selection included a strict review by
27 expert judges. They looked at more than
900 nominations from over 70 countries. The judges came from groups like Google, the Gates Foundation, and the World Economic Forum.
Lahé Looms uses a
farm-to-fashion model to save the handloom heritage of Assam. The venture also provides
sustainable jobs for women artisans. Jahnabi Phookan is also a co-founder of Jungle Travels India and the Assam Bengal Navigation Company.
