Breaking Barriers

hen Falguni Nayar’s beauty and fashion company Nykaa went public in early November, it was more than just a bumper listing. Yes, the stock soared 89 per cent on debut, making a lot of people, including former investment banker Nayar, very rich. But what it also conveyed was, we celebrate women leaders whose achievements have made it possible for millions of others to dream big. and tell you how Nayar chose to give up a flourishing career at Kotak Mahindra Bank and set up her own beauty and fashion company which today is valued at upwards of ₹1 lakh crore.