The Estée Lauder Companies Announces BEAUTY&YOU India 2026 Winners and Marks Five Years of Advancing Indian Beauty Entrepreneurship

Stéphane de La Faverie, President and CEO, The Estée Lauder Companies

“India is one of the most exciting and inspiring forces in global beauty. We have a deep admiration for the country’s creativity, talent, culture, and entrepreneurial energy—and for the way India continues to shape and inspire beauty around the world. As BEAUTY&YOU India marks its fifth year, it reflects our long-term commitment to supporting the entrepreneurs behind the next generation of beauty. We are proud to recognize this year’s winners and celebrate the ideas that will define beauty in India and beyond.”

Nadine Graf, President, EUKEM (Europe, UK&I, and Emerging Markets), The Estée Lauder Companies

“Five years into BEAUTY&YOU India, what excites me most is the extraordinary creativity and ambition we continue to discover across the country. From emerging founders in smaller cities to women entrepreneurs building businesses with real impact, India is showing us just how much innovation can come from understanding local consumers, culture, and needs. Our ambition at The Estée Lauder Companies is to help unlock that potential—connecting Indian talent with global expertise, mentorship, and opportunities, and giving the next generation of beauty entrepreneurs the platform to shape the future of beauty, not only in India, but around the world.”

Ateesh Kumar Singh, Additional Secretary, Startup India, DPIIT

“India’s startup ecosystem is a powerful engine of innovation and entrepreneurship, and BEAUTY&YOU India has become an important platform for supporting the next generation of beauty founders. As the program marks its fifth year, we commend The Estée Lauder Companies for its continued commitment to fostering innovation in India. The Visionary Women’s Award is a valuable initiative that recognizes women founders who are driving meaningful impact through innovation and leadership. Congratulations to all the winners, whose achievements reflect the creativity, ambition, and global potential of India’s innovation ecosystem.”

Anchit Nayar, Executive Director & CEO, Nykaa Beauty

“India’s beauty ecosystem is evolving rapidly, shaped by a new generation of founders bringing fresh perspectives, innovative ideas and a deeper understanding of the Indian consumer. At Nykaa, we’ve seen how brands that combine a clear consumer proposition with a strong understanding of the market can build meaningful connections and create lasting businesses. Through BEAUTY&YOU India, we’re proud to partner with The Estée Lauder Companies in supporting entrepreneurs who are bringing new ideas to life and contributing to the next phase of growth in India’s beauty industry.”