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

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Falguni Nayar is India’s self-made billionaire businesswoman.

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Founder of Nykaa

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

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Falguni Nayar’s education

Falguni pursued MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. 

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Falguni Nayar’s background

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

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Falguni Nayar’s years of experience

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

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The launch of Nykaa

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

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MD of Kotak Mahindra Capital

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. 

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Net worth after IPO

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. 

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Falguni Nayar’s marriage

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

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