The year 2023 has been marked by significant global challenges like the War in Ukraine and Israel-Palestine Conflict, that have affected people worldwide. India couldn’t be completely isolated from these global factors. The relative increase in inflation has been a pressing issue in India, where the retail inflation rate was reported at 5.69% in December 2023. This economic strain has been felt across various sectors, including education, where students, even from prestigious institutions like the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), have faced difficulties in securing placements within large corporations

These issues underscore the importance of resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity. As we navigate through these challenging times, it’s crucial to find sources of inspiration and motivation to maintain hope and continue striving for a better future.

We all have our own ways of motivating ourselves from the low moments. Some jog or play their favorite sport or read or write or trek or hang out with loved ones or drink or drive and the list goes on.

But one common activity that motivates everyone equally is listening to a motivational speaker. A daily dose of motivation from the speaker with whom we connect, and follow is all that is required to keep us going.

So, here is the list of the top 10 Indian motivational speakers you should follow on social media for you to stay motivated in 2024.

1. Sadhguru
2. Dr. Vivek Bindra
3. Simerjeet Singh
4. Shiv Khera
5. Sandeep Maheshwari
6. Deepshikha Kumar
7. Gaur Gopal Das
8. Chetan Bhagat
9. Swami Gyanvatsal
10. Abha Maryada Banerjee

1. Sadhguru

Jaggi Vasudev, popularly known as Sadhguru needs no introduction. He is amongst the top 50 most powerful Indians according to India Today magazine. It is not just the millions of views and engagement his videos get online, but the amount of social activity being done by him through the ISHA foundation that differentiates him.

Tremendous work is done by him through Rally for Rivers, Gramotsavam (Rural Games Festival), Education, Plantation, Agriculture, Ecology, Yoga, Spirituality, Mental Health, Bike rallies to understand Native Americans, and various other activities, has brought in a sea of change in millions of lives.

He is so popular on YouTube that he is also called a ‘YouTube Guru’! His daily wisdom on Twitter is eagerly awaited and read by millions every day. He is a great example of how a good speaker can grow his audience organically by effectively using digital marketing. So, Sadhguru tops the list of top 10 Indian Motivational Speakers in 2024.

2. Dr. Vivek Bindra

Not every motivational speaker and Entrepreneurship coach can boast an active 11.5 mn YouTube subscribers, like Dr Vivek Bindra. It is not just the motivational and inspirational talks by him that have given him a huge fan following, but his actions and life journey itself are truly inspirational.

He is the Founder & CEO of Bada Business Pvt. Ltd. The ed-tech company aims to Empower Indian Entrepreneurs, Solopreneurs, and Wannapreneurs (students) to transform their businesses and careers.

Dr. Vivek Bindra is a Five Guinness World Records ™ – record holder and also has created the World’s No#1 Entrepreneur YouTube Channel. His massive entrepreneurial workshops like ‘Bounce Back’ and others attract thousands of participants to filled halls. Even during COVID, his conferences did not stop, as he switched completely online.

Dr. Vivek Bindra’s plans for the year 2024 are bigger than ever, as he embarks on a mission to deliver World-class quality content to everyone in India. He is someone whom you should watch out for and he is on the list of top 10 Indian Motivational Speakers in 2024.

3. Simerjeet Singh

A Proud Indian and A Global Citizen, that’s how the young and dynamic Simerjeet Singh often introduces himself. He is one of the most sought-after motivational speaker and performance coaches in India, the Middle East, Singapore, and the USA.

A huge aficionado of Hindi inspirational poetry, Simerjeet Singh is one of the rare motivational speakers in India who has embarked on a journey to revive Hindi poetry in all its glory. He is amongst only a few who can deliver a full-length keynote speech in Hindi, as powerful as that in English.

Being one of the youngest motivational speakers in India, Simerjeet Singh encourages the youth to live a purpose-driven life – a lesson he learned firsthand. He has fueled positive change for international audiences from students to business leaders, by delivering motivational speeches on topics like Leadership, Team Building, Innovation, Sales Motivation, Entrepreneurship, Teacher Motivation & Youth Motivation.

Simerjeet Singh has made a name in the global arena at a young age by delivering motivational speeches at the UN and the one you should follow on Social Media to stay inspired in 2024. He is on the list of the top 10 Indian Motivational Speakers in 2024.

4. Shiv Khera

Shiv Khera is one of India’s early motivational speakers and an Indian author of self-help books, including You Can Win, and an activist. He launched a movement against caste-based reservation in India, founded an organization called Country First Foundation, and started the Bhartiya Rashtravadi Samanta Party.

In 2004, he lost in a bid as an independent candidate for the South NCR constituency in India’s general election. He also filed several public interest lawsuits in the Indian Supreme Court and unsuccessfully contested the country’s 2009 general election. Shiv Khera‘s own life itself of great inspiration. He faced a series of failures in life as a Car Washer, Insurance Seller, and others, before becoming a successful motivational speaker and author. As he continues to inspire millions, he is featured in the list of the Top 10 Indian Motivational speakers in 2024.

5. Sandeep Maheshwari

Sandeep Maheshwari is a leading motivational speaker, who turned his ‘another middle-class guy’ life into a millionaire. He has inspired millions who struggled and failed, to lead a life of success, happiness, and contentment.

His urge of helping people and doing something good for a society inspired him to take the initiative of changing people’s lives in the form of “Free Life-Changing Seminars and Sessions”.

He has been recognized as the Creative Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 by the Entrepreneur India Summit, Pioneer of Tomorrow Award by the “ET Now” television channel, and has also been featured in almost all the leading magazines, newspapers, and television channels such as The Economic Times, India Today, CNBC-TV18, IBN7, ET Now, NewsX and more. It’s only natural that he is getting featured in the list of the top 10 Indian Motivational speakers in 2024.

6. Deepshikha Kumar

Deepshikha Kumar is a prominent woman entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and the founder and CEO of SpeakIn, India’s first and Asia’s largest consortium of business speakers.

Deepshikha’s accomplishments and contributions have been widely acknowledged, including her recognition as the winner of the 2021 Economic Times Most Promising Women Leaders and the recipient of the 2020 Google Digital Women Award in Leadership. She has also been honored with the 2020 Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs by the Ministry of MSME Government of India and the 2019 and 2017 Asia Women Icon Award Singapore for her excellence in entrepreneurship.

As a B.Tech. graduate in Information Technology from Delhi University and an alumnus of the prestigious Indian School of Business (ISB) and the Wharton School of Business, Deepshikha brings a strong educational foundation to her entrepreneurial journey.

With her passion for education, Deepshikha serves as an honorary faculty for leading Business Schools, sharing her knowledge and insights with aspiring business professionals. She is an avid writer and contributes actively to industry interests through publications like the Economic Times, Times of India, and association journals.

Deepshikha Kumar’s entrepreneurial spirit, remarkable achievements, and dedication to fostering knowledge-sharing make her an influential personality in the Indian business landscape. She continues to inspire and empower young entrepreneurs with her unwavering zeal and commitment to excellence.

Her speeches have garnered millions of views on YouTube and is one of the most followed women business leaders on LinkedIn with 60,000+ followers. These solid credentials make Deepshikha Kumar one of the most sort-after motivational and business speakers in India. She can be invited to your next event by clicking here.

7. GAUR GOPAL DAS

Gaur Gopal Das is one of the wittiest motivational speakers, who has been guiding students, celebrities, and corporate leaders all over the world. Based on the timeless wisdom coming down from ages, his talks make the audience think deeper and find simple solutions to difficult problems.

Gaur Gopal Das, is an Electrical Engineer, having studied at the College Of Engineering, Pune. After a brief stint with Hewlett Packard, he decided to upgrade his career to be a life coach. In the year 1996, he joined ISKCON & has been very active in this field ever since. Gaur Gopal Das has been speaking at various prestigious colleges in India and abroad for over 2 decades. He has been very actively involved in guiding leading doctors, and medical professionals across the globe. He has also guided top corporate firms and is featured in the list of the Top 10 Indian Motivational speakers in 2024.

8. Chetan Bhagat

Chetan Bhagat is a banker turned celebrity author of twelve blockbuster books. These include nine novels—Five Point Someone (2004), One Night @ the Call Center (2005), The 3 Mistakes of My Life (2008), 2 States (2009), Revolution 2020 (2011), Half Girlfriend (2014), One Indian Girl (2016), The Girl in Room 105 (2018), and One Arranged Murder (2020) and three non-fiction titles — What Young India Wants (2012), Making India Awesome(2015), and India Positive (2019). Chetan’s books have remained bestsellers since their release. Four out of his five novels have been already adapted into successful Bollywood films and the others are in the process of being adapted as well.

The New York Times called him the ‘the biggest selling English language novelist in India’s history. Time magazine named him amongst the ‘100 most influential people in the world and Fast Company, USA, listed him as one of the world’s ‘100 most creative people in business. Chetan writes columns for leading English and Hindi newspapers, focusing on youth and national development issues. He is also a motivational speaker and screenplay writer. Chetan quit his international investment banking career in 2009 to devote his entire time to writing and making change happen in the country. He lives in Mumbai with his wife, Anusha, an ex-classmate from IIM-A. He is of the youth icons of India and is one of the top 10 motivational speakers in India in 2024.

9. Swami Gyanvatsal

Swami Gyanvatsal is a Mechanical Engineer turned Spiritual Guru, who has inspired millions through his science research fille motivational talks. He is from Akshardham, BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha is a spiritual, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to improving society through individual growth by fostering the Hindu ideals of faith, unity, and selfless service. He has been a speaker at various seminars in Europe, England, America, Canada & New Zealand. Inspiring & motivational speaker talks about various subjects such as Proactive & Ethics which differentiate ‘ able leaders’ from ‘smart managers’. He is widely followed and so is on the list of top 10 Indian Motivational Speakers in 2024.

10. Abha Maryada Banerjee

Abha Maryada Banerjee is India’s first woman motivational speaker of international acclaim, rated as one of the top 10 Life, Business, and Success Coaches in the Asia Pacific. An expert in Leadership, Human Peak Performance, and Emotional Intelligence, Abha has been the Peak Performance/Mental Strength Coach for Indian Olympic Athletes. Having spoken at prestigious forums across Asia, she has coached and consulted top CEOs, Media personalities, Sports Stars, Business people, and leaders in the making and has been closely associated with the spiritual aspect of leadership as well.

Called ‘Asian Oprah’ and the ‘Asian Woman Motivator’, she professes ‘Personal Mastery’ for individuals and ‘Emotional Fitness’ for Corporates for achieving human capital excellence. She is one of the leading inspiring women and is featured in the list of top 10 motivational speakers of India in 2024.

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