On this International Women’s Day, let’s take a look at the women who have been breaking barriers and succeeding admirably in business, making significant contribution to a variety of industries. Here’s 6 women-led brands in India.

Nykaa – Falguni Nayar

Nykaa is an Indian e-commerce platform with a focus on wellness and beauty products. Falguni Nayar founded the company in 2012, and it quickly became well-known for its extensive selection of cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and wellness items from both foreign and Indian brands.

Richa Kar co-founded Zivame in 2011, an Indian online lingerie and intimate wear platform. Zivame has been a pioneering force in changing how lingerie shopping is perceived and done in India.

VLCC – Vandana Luthra

VLCC (Vandana Luthra’s Curls and Curves) was founded in 1989 by Vandana Luthra. It provides a variety of health, wellness, and beauty services with a focus on weight loss, skincare, hair care, and other areas.

Slurrp Farm – Shauravi Malik and Meghana Narayan

Two moms crafted this brand to add healthier eating options on shelves in 2016. Their snacks are made from grains such as ragi, jowar, and bajra.

Suite No 8 – Bani Chawla

Founded by Bani Chawla, this brand offers home decor in unique capsule collections reminiscing vibrant locations and destinations through time.

Manetain – Hinshara and Yuva

This brand offers a variety of hair care products for women to embrace their natural textured hair. They founded the brand in 2018.