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All of the reporting agrees that the finalists for BEAUTY&YOU India 2026 were announced by The Estée Lauder Companies with Nykaa and Startup India, and that fourteen finalists were chosen across four categories.
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BEAUTY&YOU India 2026 finalists announced
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The Estée Lauder Companies, in partnership with Nykaa and Startup India, announced the finalists for BEAUTY&YOU India 2026.
Fourteen finalists were selected across four award categories: Grow, Imagine, Design, and Breakthrough.
The program is in its fifth year and is aimed at discovering, supporting, and accelerating Indian beauty entrepreneurs through funding, mentorship, and strategic opportunities.
A fifth honor, the Visionary Women Award, will be revealed at the final event in Mumbai.
Why it mattersThe finalists announcement spotlights which beauty startups could gain funding, mentorship, and market access.
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Neutral coverage says the finalists were announced for BEAUTY&YOU India 2026 in partnership with Nykaa and Startup India. It reports that fourteen finalists were selected across Grow, Imagine, Design, and Breakthrough. It adds that the program aims to support Indian beauty entrepreneurs and that a Visionary Women Award will be announced at the final event in Mumbai.
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Estée Lauder Companies, Nykaa and Startup India Announce BEAUTY&YOU India 2026 finalists
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The Estée Lauder Companies, in partnership with Nykaa and Startup India, announced the finalists for the BEAUTY&YOU India 2026 program. Now in its fifth year, the initiative selected fourteen finalists across four award categories: Grow, Imagine, Design, and Breakthrough. The program aims to discover, support, and accelerate Indian beauty entrepreneurs through funding, mentorship, and strategic opportunities. Additionally, a fifth honor named the Visionary Women Award will be revealed at the final event in Mumbai.
The Estée Lauder Companies, Nykaa & Startup India Announce Finalists for BEAUTY&YOU India 2026
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The Estée Lauder Companies, Nykaa, and Startup India announced fourteen finalists for the BEAUTY&YOU India 2026 entrepreneurship program. Selected through a competitive process, the finalists span four distinct categories including Grow for in-market brands, Imagine for early-stage concepts, Breakthrough for innovation in fragrance, and Design for creative talent. The initiative seeks to support Indian beauty founders with funding, mentorship, and access to global expertise. A separate Visionary Women Award will also be announced during the final event in Mumbai.
Estée Lauder Companies unveils finalists of BEAUTY&YOU India 2026
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The Estée Lauder Companies, along with partner Nykaa and government initiative Startup India, announced the finalists for BEAUTY&YOU India 2026. The program seeks to discover and accelerate emerging Indian beauty entrepreneurs by providing funding, mentorship, and global industry access. Fourteen finalists were chosen across four award categories, featuring a newly introduced Design category and a Breakthrough category focused on fragrance innovation. Finalists are scheduled to present their ideas to a panel of judges in Mumbai ahead of the awards ceremony.