Meet India’s richest woman, who launched her business at the age of 50

Falguni Nayar is the founder of Nykaa. At present, she is India’s richest self-made businesswoman. She has been honoured with many awards. 

Falguni pursued MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. 

Falguni was born in Mumbai. Her father was a businessman. She has also attended the prestigious Sydenham College, Mumbai. 

Falguni gained immense experience from working in New York and London. She has also worked at AF Ferguson & Company. 

Falguni Nayar launched the e-commerce company ‘Nykaa’ in the year 2012. She invested 2 million dollars in her company. 

Falguni joined the Kotak Mahindra Group in 1993. Her vision for the company and expertise helped her become the MD of Kotak Mahindra Capital in 2005. 

After Nykaa’s successful IPO, Falguni Nayar’s net worth soared to an impressive Rs 50,000 crore. She is the CEO of the company. 

Falguni is married to Sanjay Nayar, the CEO of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts. They have two children, Advaita Nayar and Anchit Nayar.