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18%
of Indian startups
led by women
3x
higher survival rate
vs industry avg
₹2.1L Cr
combined valuation
women-led unicorns
47
women-founded
unicorns in India
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Women Founders June 9, 2025 · 9 min read

Falguni Nayar: Breaking the Age Barrier and Building Nykaa at 49

When most people her age were planning retirement, Falguni Nayar quit her investment banking career to sell lipstick online. She became India's wealthiest self-made woman billionaire — and she's only getting started.

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