ASCENT Foundation is a not-for-profit initiative by Harsh Mariwala (Chairman, Marico Limited), driven by his vision to identify and empower growth-ready entrepreneurs through the power of peer learning.
Over the past 13 years, ASCENT has nurtured a thriving community of 1,200+ entrepreneurs and leaders across 45+ cities, collectively representing an annual turnover of ₹1,30,000+ crores.
With 120+ active Trust Groups across Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Bangalore and Pune, ASCENT brings together leaders from 65+ industries, spanning a 43:57 split between Manufacturing and Services, with 44% representing Family Businesses.
Beyond its Trust Groups, ASCENT fosters holistic entrepreneurial growth through mentoring, coaching, leadership programs, networking and the flagship ASCENT Conclave creating a space for entrepreneurs to learn, collaborate and scale together.