Falguni Nayar, the founder of Nykaa, one of India’s biggest online
fashion and lifestyle portal, had been living the ideal life. After serving 20
years as a venture investor and merchant with Kotak Mahindra, she suddenly
announced her departure to pursue her dream. Capitalizing on the scope of
beauty products online, she steered herself towards Nykaa, and out came a
platform that created history with its arrival. Running her online business
successfully, along with 35 physical stores, make way for an entrepreneur who
told the world that age is just a number.
The brand is now an epitome in wellness and beauty, and it is further
opening its luxury stores (Nykaa luxury) in premier destinations. Nykaa has
also been a front runner in bringing international luxury brands to India,
giving Indian customers all-encompassing products and services to choose from.
Recognising her contribution to the Indian beauty
industry, Falguni was listed in Fortune India's 50 Most Powerful
Women in Business in 2018 and was awarded the 'Women
Ahead' award at the ET Start Up Awards 2017. She was also
named the 'Beauty Game Changer' at the Vogue India
Beauty Awards 2017.