Priya Ajbani - Visionary Woman Founder to Watch — 2026

Women Story
Jan 21
3 min read

Priya Ajbani

CEO & Director,

Monsher India Safety Equipments Pvt. Ltd.

📍 Based in: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

“Fire safety is not compliance — it is compassion in action, protecting lives before risk becomes reality.”

Why She Matters

In a country where rapid urbanisation and infrastructure growth demand uncompromising safety standards, Priya Ajbani has emerged as a defining force in India’s fire and life safety ecosystem.

As the CEO of Monsher India Safety Equipments, Priya has helped transform a legacy enterprise into a nationally trusted fire safety powerhouse, delivering globally certified solutions across residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Her leadership blends engineering discipline, global collaboration, and human-centred values, elevating fire safety from a regulatory necessity to a culture of care.

Company Overview

Company Name: Monsher India Safety Equipments Pvt. Ltd.

Industry: Fire & Life Safety · Public Safety · Manufacturing & Distribution

Headquarters: Mumbai, India

Website: www.monsherindia.in

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyaajbani/

What the Company Does

Monsher India Safety Equipments is one of India’s most established providers of end-to-end fire and safety solutions, backed by over 20 years of industry expertise.

Core capabilities include:

Internationally Certified Fire Safety Products — sprinklers, extinguishers, valves, hose reels, and ISI-compliant systems
Global Technology Access — five international collaborations (U.S., Korea, Malaysia, China)
Pan-India Distribution & Service — authorised distributor for leading global fire safety brands
Project Execution at Scale — supply delivered to 10,000+ prime projects nationwide
Manufacturing Footprint — plants in Mumbai and Rajkot, with offices and warehouses across India

Monsher’s solutions protect airports, hospitals, malls, corporate parks, educational institutions, and residential towers — safeguarding lives and assets at scale.

Founder’s Approach & Philosophy

Priya Ajbani’s leadership is shaped by a distinctive journey that blends creative communication and industrial rigor.

Her philosophy is grounded in:

Safety as a culture, not a checklist
Innovation with accountability
Inclusive growth as a business advantage

Under her leadership, Monsher has built a workplace with 60–70% women representation and pioneered neurodiversity inclusion, creating training and employment pathways for neurodiverse adults. For Priya, building a safer India also means building a fairer, more inclusive industry.

Key Achievements & Milestones

🏗️ 20+ years of leadership in fire & life safety
🧯 Delivered solutions to 10,000+ projects across India
🌍 Established five international technology collaborations
🚀 Launched Firescue — a new home safety brand making fire protection accessible
🏭 Expanded manufacturing and pan-India distribution network
👩‍💼 Built one of the most women-led teams in India’s safety manufacturing sector

Awards & Recognition

🏅 Women of Vision Award — Realty Masterclass

🏆 Indian Achievers Award for Social Entrepreneurship

📰 Featured in Forbes India, Femina, and The Economic Times

These honours reflect Priya’s impact across industry leadership, social inclusion, and public safety advocacy.

Why She’s One to Watch in 2026

Priya Ajbani is one to watch in 2026 because fire safety is becoming a national priority, not just a statutory requirement.

As India accelerates:

Urban infrastructure development
Smart cities and high-rise construction
Safety and compliance reforms

Monsher India Safety is uniquely positioned at the intersection of global technology, local execution, and ethical leadership.

Priya is not merely expanding a company. She is shaping how India thinks about safety, inclusion, and responsibility.

Impact Beyond Business

Saves lives through high-quality, compliant safety systems
Advances fire safety awareness in homes and workplaces
Creates inclusive employment for women and neurodiverse talent
Strengthens India’s public safety infrastructure
Positions safety as a moral commitment, not just a product

Priya Ajbani represents the future of Indian industrial leadership — technically strong, globally connected, and deeply human.

Through Monsher India Safety and Firescue, she proves that businesses can scale nationally while standing firmly for inclusion, compassion, and public good.

That is why Priya Ajbani is a Visionary Woman Founder to Watch in 2026.