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CA Priyanka Rushikesh Jaju: Winner – Women Leader in Project Finance & Integrated Financial Advisory | International Women Awards 2026

  • Writer: Great Companies
    Great Companies
  • May 29
  • 3 min read

The 8th International Women Awards 2026 by Great Companies celebrates women leaders who are building impactful enterprises through expertise, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership.


Among this year’s distinguished winners is CA Priyanka Rushikesh Jaju, Founder of Jaju Momaya and Associates, honored as Winner – Women Leader in Project Finance & Integrated Financial Advisory.


Based in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, India, Priyanka has built a dynamic Chartered Accountant firm known for its end-to-end financial advisory solutions, project financing expertise, and women-led professional excellence.


Company Overview

Founder: CA Priyanka Rushikesh Jaju

Business: Jaju Momaya and Associates

Location: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, India

Founded: 2018

Category: Project Finance & Integrated Financial Advisory

Industry: Chartered Accountancy & Financial Consulting


Delivering End-to-End Financial Solutions for Business Growth

Jaju Momaya and Associates is a full-service Chartered Accountant firm specializing in:

  • Project financing and funding structuring

  • Taxation and compliance

  • Audit and assurance services

  • Subsidy advisory and financial feasibility

  • Company law and business advisory services

The firm’s mission is clear: To help businesses achieve sustainable growth through integrated financial guidance, strategic planning, and execution excellence.


A One-Stop Financial Advisory Ecosystem

What sets Jaju Momaya and Associates apart is its ability to provide:

  • Integrated financial services under one roof

  • Practical, result-oriented financial guidance

  • End-to-end support from advisory to execution

  • Faster approvals and compliance management through strong lender relationships

Key differentiators include:

  • Deep expertise in project finance and subsidy advisory

  • Strong execution-driven approach rather than only consultation

  • Personalized support tailored to business requirements

  • Focus on long-term business sustainability and financial structuring

Clients value the firm for its: Accuracy, transparency, responsiveness, and execution-focused approach


Building a Women-Led CA Firm in a Traditionally Male-Dominated Industry

Priyanka’s entrepreneurial journey reflects resilience, clarity, and determination.

Starting the firm in 2018, she built a full-service CA practice offering specialized services across multiple financial domains.

Today, the organization stands out for a remarkable achievement:

  • Five women partners leading the firm

  • Branch offices in Mumbai and Pune

  • More than 95% women staff

In a profession historically dominated by men—especially in areas like project finance and audits—Priyanka successfully created: A professional ecosystem that empowers women while maintaining the highest standards of excellence.


Overcoming Skepticism Through Excellence and Consistency

One of the biggest challenges in Priyanka’s journey was overcoming skepticism around women leading a CA firm in highly technical and finance-driven domains.

Challenges included:

  • Building credibility in project finance and audit sectors

  • Establishing trust with clients in male-dominated industries

  • Creating and mentoring a skilled all-women professional team

  • Scaling operations while maintaining service quality and compliance standards

Instead of reacting to bias, Priyanka focused on:

  • Consistent quality delivery

  • Technical excellence

  • Timely execution

  • Professional integrity and mentorship

Over time, these values transformed the firm into: A respected and fast-growing financial advisory organization.


Leadership Rooted in Empowerment and Professional Excellence

Priyanka’s leadership philosophy is centered on:

  • Financial empowerment through knowledge

  • Mentorship and continuous professional development

  • Creating leadership opportunities for women

  • Delivering ethical and sustainable financial advisory services

She believes: Strong financial understanding creates both business success and personal independence.


Advice for Women Entrepreneurs

Priyanka shares practical and empowering advice for women founders:

“Believe in your capability to balance career and personal responsibilities with confidence and clarity.”

She emphasizes:

  • Building strong financial awareness

  • Developing confidence through competence

  • Networking and collaborating actively

  • Supporting and uplifting other women professionals

Her message is powerful: Collective growth and mentorship create stronger and more sustainable success ecosystems.


The Future

Jaju Momaya and Associates is focused on:

  • Expanding its integrated financial advisory services

  • Strengthening expertise in project finance and subsidy consulting

  • Creating larger leadership opportunities for women professionals

  • Supporting businesses with strategic financial planning and sustainable growth solutions

The vision is to build: A trusted financial advisory institution known for excellence, empowerment, and execution.


Official Recognition

CA Priyanka Rushikesh Jaju has been honored as the Winner – Women Leader in Project Finance & Integrated Financial Advisory at the 8th International Women Awards 2026 by Great Companies, recognizing her contribution to financial excellence, women-led leadership, and integrated business advisory services.



About the Awards

The International Women Awards by Great Companies celebrates women leaders who are driving innovation, impact, and excellence across industries worldwide.


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