

Started selling hand-printed salwar suits from home at the age of 38. What began as a small home-based venture eventually grew into the fashion brand BIBA, now one of India's most recognised ethnic wear labels.

Left a successful 19-year career in investment banking at the age of 50 to start Nykaa. What began as an idea to make authentic beauty products more accessible has grown into one of India's most successful beauty and lifestyle brands.

In 2000, Mira Kulkarni started Forest Essentials from a garage in Uttarakhand with just ₹2 lakh and a belief in the power of Ayurveda. Today, it is a globally recognised luxury skincare brand.

Starting with a small team and a passion for making designer fashion accessible, Anita Dongre built one of India's largest fashion houses, with brands including AND, Global Desi, and her eponymous label.
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