Quick Info
| Profession | Businesswoman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 19/02/1963 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Falguni Sanjay Nayar |
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| Famous For | Founder and CEO of Nykaa, India's leading beauty and lifestyle retail company |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 160 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | The New Era School |
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| College/University | Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, University of Mumbai, IIM Ahmedabad |
| Educational Qualifications | B.Com, Post-Graduate Diploma in Management |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Watching Television, Reading Books, Swimming |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | May 1987 |
| Spouse | Sanjay Nayar (CEO of KKR India) |
Family
| Husband | Sanjay Nayar | ||||
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Career
| Started her career in consulting with A.F. Ferguson & Co. after graduating from IIM Ahmedabad. | |
| Spent 18 years at Kotak Mahindra Bank, rising to Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Investment Bank. | |
| Founded Nykaa in April 2012 at the age of 50 with $2 million of her own money. | |
| Nykaa went public in November 2021, making her India's richest self-made female entrepreneur. | |
| Nykaa achieved unicorn status in 2020 as India's first unicorn led by a woman founder. | |
| Joined Kotak Mahindra Group in 1993, initially heading the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) team. | |
| Opened institutional equities offices in London and New York City for Kotak Mahindra. | |
| Returned to India in 2001 and was appointed Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Capital in 2005. | |
| Served as director of Kotak Securities, the institutional equities arm. | |
| Launched Nykaa's private labels and opened the first offline store in 2015. | |
| Ranked 89th on Forbes India's 100 richest tycoons list as of October 2024 with a net worth of $3.64 billion. |
Favourites
| Accessory | Bottega Veneta Clutch |
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| Spirit | Caipiroska |
| Wine | Château Latour |
| Champagne | Moet and Chandon Rose |
| Watch Brand | Rolex |
| TV Shows | Friends |
| Cuisines | Thai, Awadhi |
| Food | Cheese, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables |
| TV Channel | Colors |
| Newspaper | Business Today |
| Website | Nykaa.com |
| City | Paris, Florence |
| Shoe Brand | Salvatore Ferragamo |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Falguni Nayar is a prominent CEO in India. | |
| 2. She is the founder of the popular online beauty and wellness platform 'Nykaa'. | |
| 3. In September 2022, Falguni Nayar was named the richest woman in India on the IIFL Wealth Hurun India rich list, surpassing Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw. | |
| 4. After graduating from IIM Ahmedabad, she started her career in consulting with A.F. Ferguson & Co. | |
| 5. Falguni Nayar spent 18 years at Kotak Mahindra Bank, achieving the position of Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Investment Bank. | |
| 6. She met her husband, Sanjay Nayar, at IIM Ahmedabad, who is the CEO of KKR India. | |
| 7. Founded in 2012, Nykaa is a leading multi-brand online beauty retailer in India. | |
| 8. Nykaa has established itself as one of the top cosmetic online brands in India. | |
| 9. Falguni Nayar has received accolades like the FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) Award and the Woman Ahead Award at The Economic Times Start-Up Awards 2017. | |
| 10. She maintains an active presence on various social media platforms. | |
| 11. She was born and raised in a Gujarati family in Mumbai. | |
| 12. Falguni Nayar is one of two self-made female Indian billionaires, the other being Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw. | |
| 13. Falguni Nayar spent 19 years at Kotak Mahindra Bank, achieving the position of Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Investment Bank. | |
| 14. Nykaa's initial team included just three employees from her father's business and her daughter Adwaita Nayar. | |
| 15. She made her debut in the Forbes India Rich List at rank 44 in 2022. | |
| 16. Nykaa achieved a valuation of $13 billion at its peak. |