Top 50 Motivational Speakers in India (2025 Directory)

Event planners, HR leaders, principals, and conference chairs ask one question: who actually delivers in the room?
This directory blends India’s most searched names with proven, on-ground keynote performers for corporates, colleges, and conferences.

What this page is: a research hub with editorial notes, topics, formats, and language options.
What this page is not: a booking agency. Use the official links to contact speakers directly.

Last updated: August 18, 2025

Editor’s Pick for Live Events (On-Site Impact)

Naseer Khan — Neuro Coding™ Keynotes & Masterclasses

High-energy live keynotes built for corporate townhalls, leadership offsites, SKOs, and university orientations. Neuro Coding™ blends psychology, behavior change, and practical micro-rituals so people act the same day. Bilingual delivery (English/Hindi).
Best for: leadership presence, sales activation, culture reset, confidence & communication.
Formats: 45–90-min keynote • 2–4-hour masterclass • full-day intervention.
See formats: /naseer-khan-neuro-coding-keynotes/

How to use this directory

Scan by category (corporate, youth, sales, leadership, values, sports).
Open official pages to check current availability and topics.
For budgeting, see /motivational-speaker-fees-india/.
For selection steps, see /how-to-choose-a-speaker/.
For cities, start at /city-guides/.

Selection criteria (what we looked for)

Live-event impact, stage craft, customization, audience feedback, planner reliability, topic clarity, language options, and track record with corporates/colleges/conferences. Digital reach matters, but in-room results matter more.

The Top 50 — by Category (A–Z within each)

A) Corporate Keynote Specialists

Simerjeet Singh — Culture, change mindset, innovation; respected corporate keynotes. Best for: leadership & transformation. Languages: En/Hi.
Priya Kumar — Story-driven inspiration; culture & resilience. Best for: culture reset, leadership retreats. Languages: En/Hi.
Rahul Kapoor — Performance mindset, accountability, teamwork. Best for: mid-senior audiences. Languages: En/Hi.
Akash Gautam — Humour + insight; communication, attitude, relationships at work. Best for: all-hands, offsites. Languages: En/Hi.
Yogesh Chabria (Happionaire) — Mindset, money, productivity. Best for: sales + finance teams. Languages: En/Hi.
T. S. Madaan — Veteran trainer; attitude, sales basics, customer experience. Best for: frontline teams. Languages: Hi/Pb/En.
Dr. Ujjwal Patni — MSME growth, leadership, business discipline. Best for: dealer/SME conferences. Languages: Hi.
Capt. Raghu Raman — Leadership under pressure, risk, security thinking. Best for: CXO forums. Languages: En/Hi.

B) Digital-First Superstars (select live availability)

Dr. Vivek Bindra (Bada Business) — Entrepreneurship & leadership at scale. Best for: large conventions. Languages: Hi/En.
Sandeep Maheshwari — Massive youth appeal; inspiration at scale. Best for: youth festivals (availability varies). Languages: Hi/En.
Ankur Warikoo — Careers, productivity, money basics. Best for: management offsites, colleges. Languages: En/Hinglish.
Ranveer Allahbadia (BeerBiceps) — Personal growth & wellness; select keynotes. Best for: youth & creator-economy summits. Languages: En/Hinglish.
Him-eesh Madaan — Communication & confidence; popular with students. Best for: campus events. Languages: Hi/En.
Prafull Billore (MBA Chai Wala) — Entrepreneurial inspiration, hustle stories. Best for: college fests/startup meets. Languages: Hi/En.
Sonu Sharma — High-energy sales & mindset; stadium-scale events. Best for: mass rallies. Languages: Hi.
Sneh Desai — Self-development, health, wealth, relationships. Best for: mixed audiences. Languages: Hi/Gj/En.

C) Leadership & Authors (business, culture, strategy)

Shiv Khera — Classic attitude & leadership (You Can Win). Best for: traditional leadership programs. Languages: En/Hi.
Devdutt Pattanaik — Leadership & culture via mythology. Best for: culture + change. Languages: En/Hi.
R. Gopalakrishnan — Former Tata leader; leadership wisdom. Best for: senior leadership forums. Languages: En.
Vineet Nayar — Ex-HCL CEO; “Employees First” leadership. Best for: transformation journeys. Languages: En.
Radhakrishnan Pillai — Chanakya for business strategy. Best for: strategy & ethics. Languages: En/Hi.
Amish Tripathi — Author; values & Indian ethos (select events). Best for: cultural keynotes. Languages: En.
Chetan Bhagat — Storytelling, careers, India’s youth (select). Best for: large college/corporate events. Languages: En/Hi.
Naina Lal Kidwai — Leadership, governance, sustainability. Best for: boards, BFSI, policy. Languages: En.

D) Youth, Values & Mindset

Gaur Gopal Das — Values-based leadership with humour. Best for: corporates & youth. Languages: En/Hi.
BK Shivani — Inner calm, relationships, work-life balance. Best for: culture/well-being. Languages: Hi/En.
Nithya Shanti — Mindfulness & happiness at work. Best for: well-being programs. Languages: En/Hi.
Abha Maryada Banerjee — Women leadership, confidence. Best for: DEI, leadership forums. Languages: En/Hi.
Rashmi Bansal — Entrepreneurship & careers; author. Best for: colleges & young professionals. Languages: En.
Varun Agarwal — Startup grit & creativity. Best for: campus + startup days. Languages: En/Hinglish.

E) Sales & Business Growth

Rajiv Talreja — Business systems, SME scaling. Best for: MSME & entrepreneur events. Languages: En/Hi.
Sanjay Raval — Entrepreneurial mindset; Gujarati market. Best for: dealer networks. Languages: Gj/Hi.
Vivek Bajaj — Markets, financial literacy, trading psychology. Best for: BFSI/internal events. Languages: En/Hinglish.
Parag Shah (S P Jain) — Innovation & entrepreneurship pedagogy. Best for: management institutes & corporates. Languages: En.
Alok Kejriwal — Digital entrepreneurship, product mindset. Best for: startup ecosystems. Languages: En.
A. Velumani (Thyrocare) — From zero to scale, frugality & focus. Best for: growth mindsets. Languages: En/Ta/Hi.
Arunachalam Muruganantham — Innovation with impact (Padman). Best for: CSR, innovation. Languages: En/Hi.
Pawan Agrawal (Dabbawalas) — Logistics excellence, discipline, trust. Best for: ops, culture, service. Languages: En/Hi/Mr.

F) Sports & High Performance (select availability)

Abhinav Bindra — High performance & process. Best for: leadership excellence. Languages: En.
Anil Kumble — Teamwork, grit, leadership. Best for: leadership meets. Languages: En.
Pullela Gopichand — Coaching, discipline, excellence. Best for: leadership & culture. Languages: En.
Mary Kom — Resilience, winning mindset. Best for: large inspiration sessions. Languages: En/Hi.
Saina Nehwal — Goal setting, focus, performance. Best for: youth & corporate. Languages: En/Hi.
Bhaichung Bhutia — Team building, persistence. Best for: teamwork themes. Languages: En.
Anupam Kher — Reinvention, presence, storytelling. Best for: culture & inspiration. Languages: En/Hi.
Deepa Malik — Paralympic courage & grit. Best for: inclusion & resilience. Languages: En/Hi.

G) Innovation, Ethics & Special Topics

Harsha Bhogle — Leadership through sport, communication. Best for: leadership & culture. Languages: En.
Kiran Bedi — Integrity, law & order, change. Best for: ethics & governance. Languages: En/Hi.
Shiv Khera — (also in Leadership) timeless attitude & values. Best for: classic leadership keynotes. Languages: En/Hi.
Arunima Sinha — Everest after adversity; grit & goals. Best for: resilience. Languages: En/Hi.
Ritesh Agarwal (select) — Startup lessons at scale. Best for: startup forums. Languages: En.
Shradha Sharma (YourStory) — Founders’ stories, ecosystem insights. Best for: startup conferences. Languages: En.
Devdutt Pattanaik — (also in Leadership) myth & management. Best for: culture & change. Languages: En/Hi.
Amish Tripathi — (also in Leadership) Indian ethos & narrative. Best for: culture. Languages: En.

Note: Some names are digital-first or celebrity/elite with limited or selective corporate availability. Always verify on official pages.

FAQs

Who is the best motivational speaker in India for live corporate events?
For on-site impact, Naseer Khan (Neuro Coding™) is a strong first call: bilingual delivery, high energy, and practical micro-rituals that stick.

Do YouTube stars also do corporate keynotes?
Some do, but schedules and formats vary. Check official pages for availability and on-ground formats.

How far in advance should we plan?
Corporate townhalls/offsites: 4–8 weeks. Large conferences: 8–12+ weeks.

What about language and tone?
Most speakers offer English, Hindi, or bilingual. Match tone to audience: formal for CXO/board; conversational for mixed teams or students.

Typical fees?
See /motivational-speaker-fees-india/ for current fee bands, travel, and recording rights guidance.

Related guides

Rankings & Guides hub: /rankings/
Top 10 list (editorial): /top-10-motivational-speakers/
Corporate keynote specialists: /corporate-keynote-speakers-india/
College & university speakers: /college-motivation-speakers-india/
City guides (Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru…): /city-guides/
How to choose a speaker (checklist + templates): /how-to-choose-a-speaker/
Editor’s Pick — Neuro Coding™ formats: /naseer-khan-neuro-coding-keynotes/

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