AANYA TONGIA

As a co-founder of Ikaanya, I’ve been deeply involved in shaping the brand from its earliest days. What began with packing orders and managing inventory has evolved into a strategic role where I co-lead our social media marketing presence, oversee brand outreach (especially to youth), and help guide product development through every iteration. One of the most enriching aspects of helping build Ikaanya has been working with dancers and gymnasts of all calibers, from eager-eyed young children to Olympic athletes! Additionally to managing and planning our content, I direct our product photoshoots, ensuring products are shot in a specific order, harmonizing group shots and other content in a tight schedule. I also play a key role in designing and refining new apparel through research and hands-on testing. More recently I have also been working on a new project to help Ikaanya transition towards environmental sustainability by switching to greener packaging. My broader focus has always been to ensure that every aspect of Ikaanya—its products, visuals, and voice—reflects the quality and standard we set out to bring to the Indian market!

KANIKA JAIN

I started Ikaanya out of a shared love for movement and a desire to bring global-quality performance apparel to India. Inspired by my daughters’ involvement in the performing arts and Gymnastics, we recognized a clear gap in the market for elegant, high-quality functional apparel. Before founding Ikaanya, I spent over 15 years in Information Security, working with global corporations such as Target, Siemens, and Accenture.

IRIKA TONGIA

If you’ve visited our website, you might recognize me as the face behind many of Ikaanya’s gymnastics and dancewear collections. But my role goes far beyond modeling. My sister and I, both lifelong dancers and gymnasts, co-founded Ikaanya with our mother after realizing the lack of high-quality performance wear in India. What started as a small, bootstrapped venture quickly grew into a brand built on passion, teamwork, and creativity. In the early days, I handled the basics — from packing orders to managing logistics. Over time, my role expanded to nearly every aspect of the business: design, production, inventory, marketing, and more. As a performer myself, I draw on years of training and stage experience to help design leotards that move beautifully and feel empowering. I also play a key role in finalizing colors and styles before production, always keeping in mind what today’s youth find fashionable and fun. Beyond the studio, I lead our product photoshoots as one of Ikaanya’s main models, often guiding younger models and volunteers to help them feel confident on camera. I also co-manage our social media presence, a community that has now grown to over 20,000 followers on Instagram as of early 2025! What excites me most is blending creativity with strategy. A math enthusiast at heart, I love analyzing data and trends to guide design choices and business decisions. I strive to bring together my eye for design and problem-solving mindset to help Ikaanya continue evolving — while staying true to what our customers love most: elegant, high-quality performance wear made for movement.

VINITA JAIN

AMOL GUPTE

RAJENDAR GOYAL