First television interview
Interviewed on ZEE 24 Taas about Arthsanket.
Founder, RAC Media
Meet Rachna Lachke Bagwe
Entrepreneur. Changemaker. Inspiration to many.
Founder of Rachna Arts & Creations (RAC Media). With a background in management and rural development, she pairs knowledge with grassroots impact, empowering women, guiding self-help groups and small businesses, and building platforms that celebrate people and brands across Maharashtra.
Turning Ideas into Impact.What she believes in, and works for.
World RecordInternational Book of Records, 365 stories in 365 days
4 BooksInvestment, entrepreneurship and life lessons
BangkokInternational Business Excellence Award, Young Entrepreneur
TV & PrintZEE 24 Taas, DD Sahyadri, Saamna, Maharashtra Times and more
A ceremonial lamp lighting at a Women of Impact event.
Her Journey
A blend of purpose and professionalism.
Rachna has organised business seminars, awards and initiatives that spotlight successful brands and achievers across Maharashtra. Her commitment to financial literacy and entrepreneurship has touched thousands of lives.
Known for her energy, consistency and people-centric approach, she holds an International Book of Records World Record for creating and sharing 365 inspiring business and personal stories in a year, a record that reflects her passion, discipline and commitment.
Through RAC Media she turns that same belief into platforms: storytelling, events, content and small-business visibility. She is a trusted voice in the entrepreneurial ecosystem and an inspiration to aspiring business leaders.
“When women rise, communities grow, and societies thrive.” Rachna Lachke Bagwe
Impact in Numbers
A journey measured in stories and people.
Milestones from her storytelling, publishing and community work.
1000+
Inspiring Business Stories
An International Book of Records World Record for creating and sharing 365 inspiring business stories in a year.
1M+
Lives Touched
Through financial literacy, mentorship and entrepreneurship initiatives.
50+
Events & Initiatives
Celebrating successful brands, entrepreneurs and achievers across Maharashtra.
Inspiring Thousands
“When women rise, communities grow, and societies thrive.”Rachna Lachke Bagwe
Milestones Along the Way
Moments that shaped the story.
Guest of Honour, Sydenham College
Invited each year to the BMS YounTre event, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Honoured for women’s entrepreneurship and social work
Women Entrepreneur Award by LIC of India, Churchgate Branch, and the Aadarsh Pratishthan Award for Social Work.
DD Sahyadri “Hello Sakhi”
Spoke on Budget 2022 and investments for women.
365 stories in 365 days
Recognised by the International Book of Records for creating and sharing 365 inspiring stories in a year.
Guest of Honour, XtraOrdinaari
Honoured at XtraOrdinaari in 2023 and 2024, and interviewed on Thane Vartman for Jagriti Yatra 2023.
Kranti Jyoti Savitribai Phule Award
Presented by the Chatrapati Higher Education Intellectual Forum.
Women of Impact launched at NSE
The first edition recognised women achievers across sports, media, entertainment and business.
Flagship Initiative
Women of Impact
Started in 2025 to recognise, appreciate and celebrate women from sports, media and entertainment to business. An inclusive platform where women’s potential is nurtured, celebrated and turned into real social and economic impact, through financial literacy, entrepreneurship training, brand building, mentorship and networks.
Explore the initiativeMedia Coverage
Seen on television, read in print.
Rachna’s stories, initiatives and impact have been featured across leading Marathi television channels, digital platforms and newspapers.
Maharashtra TimesDNASaamnaPrahaarTarun BharatRashtra SancharDaily HuntBusiness Icon MagazineAmrutvel Magazine
In the press
Leadership & Roles
Building platforms, creating opportunities.
Leadership across media, academia and entrepreneurship.
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Director
RAC Media · Rachna Arts & Creations
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HB
Board Member, Business Management Studies
Dr. Homi Bhabha State University of Maharashtra
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Co-Founder
Arthsanket
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Editor
Coastal Kokan Magazine
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W
Executive Editor
Winners Magazine · English, Marathi & Hindi
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ST
Ex-Executive Editor
Saturday Club Newsletter & Saturday Club Times · English & Marathi
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CKP
Sub Editor
CKP Times · English
Awards & Recognition
Honours that reflect the work.
From an international stage in Bangkok to felicitations across Maharashtra, recognition for entrepreneurship, social work and storytelling.
Recognised by
International Business Excellence Award, Young Entrepreneur, Bangkok · Kranti Jyoti Savitribai Phule Award, Chatrapati Higher Education Intellectual Forum, 2024 · Women Entrepreneur Award, LIC of India, Churchgate Branch, 2020 · Aadarsh Pratishthan Award for Social Work, 2020 · HerKey Top 10 Women Entrepreneur · felicitated by Namdeo Shimpi Samaj for her World Record and entrepreneurship · and at MBX, MBC, MIC, Networking Square, BOLD and Saturday Club as a young and female entrepreneur.
Books & Publications
Books that inspire, guide and empower.
Arthik Guntavnukiche Prathmik Dhade
MarathiThe basics of investing, explained simply.
Basics of InvestmentRachna Lachke Bagwe
Basics of Investment
EnglishThe English edition on investment fundamentals.
Pustkanchya Palikade Shiklelya Goshti
MarathiLessons learned beyond the pages.
Saptrang Udyojakteche
MarathiStories of entrepreneurs, Part 1 & Part 2.
Speaking Engagements
Sharing knowledge. Inspiring change.
A sought-after guest speaker, she conducts seminars and guides events on financial literacy, entrepreneurship and branding.
Sharing knowledge to inspire change.Invite Rachna to speak
Engagements
- XtraOrdinaariGuest of Honour, 2023 & 2024
- Sydenham College · BMS YounTreGuest of Honour, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020
- Maratha Business ForumChief Guest, guiding 400 women entrepreneurs across Maharashtra
- BMCGuest Speaker, Mahila Bachat Gat programs and trainings
- Self Help Groups & organisationsGuest Speaker, financial literacy for Bachat Gats
- Rajaram Bapu Institute of Technology, Islampur, SangliSpecial Guest
- Suvarna Kokan EventSpecial Guest
Moments & Milestones
Along the journey.
Events, collaborations and special moments.
Let’s Work Together
Let’s create a greater impact together.
Whether you are an individual, an organisation or a community, share your idea and let’s see what we can build.