Forest Essentials, Mamaearth, Biotique, and Khadi Natural all share a common origin story: a founder who looked at India's deep tradition of natural ingredients — turmeric, neem, rose water, sandalwood, jasmine attar — and asked why global beauty brands were capturing the premium while domestic formulators served the commodity tier. Each of those companies started small, formulated with Indian botanical knowledge, and built brands that now compete in the same modern retail shelf space as L'Oreal and Unilever. For a first-time entrepreneur entering cosmetics and personal care manufacturing, that trajectory is both inspiring and instructive: India's beauty sector is large, growing fast, and specifically rewarding to those who bring authentic ingredient knowledge, quality formulation,

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Forest Essentials, Mamaearth, Biotique, and Khadi Natural all share a common origin story: a founder who looked at India's deep tradition of natural ingredients — turmeric, neem, rose water, sandalwood, jasmine attar — and asked why global beauty brands were capturing the premium while domestic formulators served the commodity tier. Each of those companies started small, formulated with Indian botanical knowledge, and built brands that now compete in the same modern retail shelf space as L'Oreal and Unilever. For a first-time entrepreneur entering cosmetics and personal care manufacturing, that trajectory is both inspiring and instructive: India's beauty sector is large, growing fast, and specifically rewarding to those who bring authentic ingredient knowledge, quality formulation, and smart brand positioning.

India emerged as the fastest-growing online beauty market globally in 2024 — a statistic that matters enormously for a new manufacturer, because it means the distribution infrastructure for a new cosmetics brand no longer requires expensive traditional retail rollout. An MSME-scale cosmetics manufacturer can reach millions of consumers through quick-commerce platforms, D2C websites, and beauty-focused social commerce with far lower distribution investment than was needed even five years ago. The combination of a large and growing domestic market, export potential to the Gulf and Southeast Asia, and digital-first distribution channels makes this one of the most entrepreneur-accessible manufacturing categories in India today.

At a Glance: Starting a Cosmetics or Personal Care Manufacturing Business in India India Beauty & Personal Care Market Size (2025): USD 23.73–31.19 Billion (industry estimates; Research & Markets / IMARC Group) Market CAGR (2026–2034): 6.7–10.80% depending on segment (Expert Market Research, Research & Markets, IMARC) India Cosmetics Market Size (2024): USD 23.86 Billion; projected USD 44.63 Billion by 2032 (Fortune Business Insights) Key Manufacturing States: Maharashtra (Mumbai), Karnataka (Bengaluru), Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu Key Licence Required: CDSCO Cosmetics Manufacturing Licence (Drugs & Cosmetics Act); FSSAI (for edible beauty items); BIS for some products; GST registration Entry Investment Range: ₹10 lakh (home-based natural/organic formulation) to ₹2 crore+ (GMP-compliant cosmetics plant for brand or contract manufacturing)

Why Starting a Cosmetics or Personal Care Business in India Makes Sense Now

India's beauty and personal care market was valued at USD 23.73–31.19 billion in 2025, depending on the scope of measurement, and is projected to reach USD 42–74 billion by 2034–2035 at CAGRs of 6.7–10.8% (multiple research providers). The cosmetics segment specifically — spanning skincare, hair care, makeup, and fragrances — was valued at USD 23.86 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 44.63 billion by 2032 at 8.28% CAGR (Fortune Business Insights). India's Ayurvedic personal care market alone was valued at USD 9.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 41.1 billion by 2033 at 16%+ CAGR — one of the fastest-growing beauty segments globally.

Three demand drivers are specific to the current moment. Premiumisation — the willingness of Indian consumers to spend more per product in exchange for clinical efficacy, natural ingredients, or premium formulation — is accelerating with rising per-capita income. Brands that 5 years ago competed at ₹200–500 price points are now successfully launching products at ₹1,500–3,000, particularly in skincare and hair care. Second, India's male grooming market is expanding as cultural attitudes shift — a market that was essentially non-existent at scale 10 years ago is now growing at 10%+ annually, with face washes, deodorants, beard care, and skin-lightening products for men becoming mainstream categories.

Third, the global 'clean beauty' and 'natural fragrance' movement is creating specific demand for Indian-produced essential oils, attars, and botanical extracts. India is one of the world's top producers of rose oil, sandalwood, jasmine absolute, and patchouli — raw materials for global luxury perfumery that are increasingly commanded by consumer demand for natural origin sourcing. An Indian entrepreneur who establishes a quality essential oil distillation or attar blending operation — backed by APEDA export support — can serve both domestic wellness markets and international perfumery houses simultaneously.

The e-commerce transformation is equally decisive. Beauty and personal care was the fastest-growing product category on Indian e-commerce platforms in 2024, with sales up 39% year-on-year from June to November (IMARC Group). The quick-commerce channel — Zepto, Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart — is now a viable distribution channel for beauty product manufacturing brands, enabling same-day consumer access without building a physical retail presence. India's 28% women-representation in IT workforce creates a large, income-earning, digitally-engaged female consumer base that drives premium skincare and cosmetics purchases — a market that has grown dramatically and continues to expand.

India Beauty & Personal Care: Fastest-Growing Online Market Globally India emerged as the fastest-growing online beauty market globally in 2024. E-commerce and quick-commerce beauty sales rose 39% from June to November, compared to only 3% growth in physical stores, indicating a decisive digital shift (IMARC Group, 2024). India's cosmetics market was valued at USD 23.86 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 44.63 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 8.28% (Fortune Business Insights, 2025).

Market Demand, Growth & Statistical Evidence for Cosmetics & Personal Care

India's personal care industry is broadly segmented into skincare (the largest and fastest-growing category), hair care, oral care, colour cosmetics, fragrances, and toiletries. Skincare is projected to be the dominant segment through 2032 as awareness of UV protection, anti-ageing, and dermatology-backed formulations grows. Hair care remains the largest category by value in the traditional market, with strong brand loyalty to established players. Colour cosmetics is the fastest-growing in urban and e-commerce channels, driven by social media influence, beauty content creators, and expanding makeup adoption among younger consumers.

Year-Wise Beauty & Personal Care Market Growth Data — India

Year	Market Size (USD Bn)	Online Beauty Sales Growth	Key Segment	CAGR
2019–20	~USD 15 Bn (est.)	~30% (est.)	Hair care dominant	—
2021–22	~USD 18 Bn (est.)	~35% (est.)	Skincare rising	~8%
2022–23	~USD 21 Bn (est.)	~38% (est.)	Skincare + male grooming	~9%
2023–24	~USD 23–25 Bn	~39% YoY (Jun–Nov 2024)	Skincare + Ayurvedic	~10%
2024–25	USD 23.73–31.19 Bn	Leading global online growth	Premiumisation + D2C	~8%
2027–28 Forecast	~USD 30–35 Bn (est.)	—	Skincare + fragrance + men	7–10% CAGR
2030 Forecast	~USD 38–45 Bn (est.)	—	Full-spectrum beauty	8% CAGR (est.)
2034–35 Forecast	USD 42–74 Bn	—	Ayurvedic + premium + export	7–11% CAGR

Sources: Fortune Business Insights India Cosmetics Market Report, 2025; IMARC Group India Beauty and Personal Care Market, 2025; Expert Market Research, 2026; Research & Markets India Beauty Report, April 2026. Figures for different scope definitions vary — all stated as estimates.

Ayurvedic Beauty: USD 41 Billion Market by 2033 India's Ayurvedic beauty and personal care products market was valued at USD 9.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 41.1 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of over 16% — one of the fastest-growing beauty segments globally. Brands like Forest Essentials, Biotique, Khadi Natural, and Mamaearth have capitalised on this shift. Global demand for Ayurvedic beauty is strongest in the US, UK, UAE, and Germany. (India-Briefing / China-Briefing Research, 2025)

What Government Data Tells Entrepreneurs About India's Beauty Sector

The CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare regulates cosmetics under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the Cosmetics Rules, 2020. CDSCO data confirms that India's cosmetics manufacturing industry is primarily private-sector-led, with hundreds of licensed manufacturers across Himachal Pradesh (Baddi pharmaceutical and cosmetics cluster), Uttarakhand, and Maharashtra. Himachal Pradesh's cosmetics manufacturing cluster in Baddi benefits from a history of tax incentives that attracted pharmaceutical and cosmetics companies, creating a skilled workforce and shared supplier ecosystem.

The DPIIT's FDI data shows strong foreign investment in Indian beauty companies — L'Oreal, Chanel, Sephora, and Estee Lauder have all expanded India operations in 2024–2025. This reflects global beauty company confidence in India as both a manufacturing base and a consumer market. The government's PLI (Production Linked Incentive) scheme for pharmaceutical and medical devices — while not directly targeting cosmetics — has created manufacturing infrastructure in states like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand that also benefits cosmetics contract manufacturers.

Government & Department Statistics: Cosmetics & Personal Care Sector, India

Data Point	Figure	Source & Year
India Cosmetics Market Size (2024)	USD 23.86 Billion	Fortune Business Insights, 2025
CDSCO Cosmetics Manufacturing Licences (est.)	200+ active manufacturers	CDSCO, 2024 (industry estimate)
India Ayurvedic Products Market (2024)	USD 9.9 Billion	India-Briefing Research, 2025
India E-commerce Beauty Growth (Jun–Nov 2024)	39% year-on-year	IMARC Group, 2024
India 3rd in World for LEED-certified premises	370 LEED certified projects	USGBC (beauty retail expansion context)
Cosmetics Exports from India (estimate, 2023–24)	USD 600+ Mn (est.)	CHEMEXCIL Export Data
India Women in Formal Workforce (IT sector)	28% of IT professionals	NASSCOM, 2023
Sephora India (Reliance partnership)	26 outlets across 13 cities (2025)	Company data, 2025

Sources: Fortune Business Insights India Cosmetics Market; CDSCO Ministry of Health; IMARC Group India Beauty Market; India-Briefing / China-Briefing Research 2025; CHEMEXCIL Export Promotion Council; Company-disclosed data.

Government Schemes and Incentives for Cosmetics and Personal Care Manufacturers

Cosmetics manufacturing in India requires a CDSCO Manufacturing Licence under Schedule M-1 of the Cosmetics Rules, 2020 — which specifies GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards for the facility. For MSME-scale manufacturers, the compliance requirements are the same as for larger companies, but the investment to build a GMP-compliant facility is the primary capital commitment. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand offer attractive options: established industrial estates with common testing facilities, skill-trained labour from the existing pharmaceutical and cosmetics cluster, and state industrial policies that provide capital subsidy (15–25%) and power tariff concessions for new manufacturing units.

The MSME Ministry's CLCSS technology subsidy (15% on institutional credit) applies to cosmetics and personal care manufacturing units adopting modern technology. CGTMSE provides collateral-free credit guarantee up to ₹2 crore. The Startup India recognition is available to innovative formulation startups, providing 3-year income tax holiday and angel tax exemption. For Ayurvedic beauty and wellness products, the Ministry of AYUSH's market development and quality promotion schemes provide additional support.

CHEMEXCIL (Basic Chemicals, Cosmetics and Dyes Export Promotion Council) is the nodal export promotion body for Indian cosmetics exporters. CHEMEXCIL provides market development assistance — subsidised participation in international trade fairs (Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, Beautyworld Middle East, In-cosmetics Global), buyer-seller meets, and market entry facilitation for Gulf, European, and Southeast Asian markets. For any cosmetics manufacturer targeting export, CHEMEXCIL membership is the essential first registration after CDSCO licensing.

Import–Export Opportunity for Indian Cosmetics and Beauty Manufacturers

How to start a cosmetics export business in India is one of the most searched questions in the manufacturing startup community — and the market evidence supports the enthusiasm. India's cosmetics exports have been growing consistently, driven by three distinct opportunity segments. First, Ayurvedic and natural beauty products for the Gulf, UK, US, Germany, and Australia — markets where 'Made in India' carries authentic credibility for plant-based formulations, and where Forest Essentials, Biotique, and Khadi Natural have already established buyer expectations.

Second, essential oil and attar exports — India is a global leader in natural aromatic ingredients including rose absolute (Kannauj, UP), sandalwood oil (Mysore), jasmine absolute (Tamil Nadu), and kewra (pandanus flower) — and supplies luxury perfume houses in France, the UK, and the US. These exports have strong APEDA support and are technically feasible for MSME distillers. Third, private-label and contract manufacturing for Gulf and Southeast Asian cosmetics brands seeking quality GMP-certified manufacturing at competitive cost — a well-established model in the pharmaceutical sector that is now extending into cosmetics.

India's fragrance industry — particularly the historic Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh, the 'perfume city of India' — produces the world's most celebrated natural attars using traditional hydro-distillation. A first-time entrepreneur entering essential oils and attar manufacturing in Kannauj or Mysore joins a centuries-old export tradition with established buyer networks in the Gulf, Europe, and North America. The 'India origin' marker for natural fragrances carries real premium — a Kannauj rose attar or Mysore sandalwood oil commands significantly higher international pricing than synthetic alternatives.

Major Indian Players in Cosmetics, Fragrances & Personal Care Manufacturing

Company	Specialisation / Notes
Mamaearth (Honasa Consumer Ltd)	D2C personal care brand; toxin-free, natural; IPO-listed; one of India's fastest-growing beauty companies
Forest Essentials	Luxury Ayurvedic beauty; international presence; premium pricing; Delhi-headquartered
Biotique	Ayurvedic beauty and personal care; mass-premium positioning; national distribution
Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL)	Mass personal care brands (Dove, Lakme, TRESemmé); dominant in India; also contract manufacturing
VLCC Personal Care Ltd	Natural and Ayurvedic products; skin and hair care; wellness brand with strong retail presence
SH Kelkar & Company Ltd	India's largest fragrance and flavour company; essential oils, attars, and synthetic fragrances; export-oriented
Nykaa (FSN E-Commerce Ventures)	Beauty retailer with own brands (Kay Beauty, Dot & Key); digital-first; large own-brand manufacturing strategy
Hira Badar Attar Traders (Kannauj)	Traditional attar and essential oil distillers; export focus; Gulf and European fine fragrance supply

Consultant's Note: Your Formulation Is Your Moat — Invest in Chemistry First The beauty sector's biggest mistake for first-time manufacturers is under-investing in formulation quality and over-spending on packaging and marketing. Your formulation — the actual product that consumers apply to their skin — is your most important asset. Hire a qualified cosmetic chemist or work with a contract formulation lab for your first product range. Conduct stability testing (12-month accelerated test minimum), safety assessment, and consumer panel testing before launch. Products that perform as claimed build loyal customers who repurchase and refer; a beautiful package with a mediocre formulation builds return requests and negative reviews.

The Growth Horizon: Cosmetics & Personal Care Market Outlook to 2035

India's beauty and personal care market is projected to grow from USD 23–31 billion in 2025 to USD 42–74 billion by 2034–2035, depending on the measurement scope and CAGR assumed. The Ayurvedic beauty segment is the fastest-growing at 16%+ CAGR, while overall cosmetics grow at 8–10%. Three structural trends will define the next decade. First, premiumisation — India's growing upper-middle class will spend progressively more on quality beauty products, lifting average selling prices and margins across categories. Second, male grooming will become mainstream — the demographic is large, engagement is rising, and the category is at an early stage relative to women's personal care.

Third, and most globally significant, India's botanical ingredient tradition is the raw material for the global clean beauty and natural fragrance movements. As international beauty brands and fragrance houses seek 'authentic origin' sourcing for marketing credentials, India's rose oil, sandalwood, jasmine, turmeric extract, and neem oil become premium supply with sustainable demand from European and American luxury markets. The entrepreneur who builds quality sourcing, distillation or extraction capability, and export market relationships today is positioned for a decade of growing premium demand that will only intensify through 2035.

For a cosmetics and beauty products manufacturing business started today, the market trajectory to 2035 — growing from USD 30 billion to USD 60–70 billion — offers not just market volume growth but structural premiumisation that improves per-unit margins with time. The Indian beauty consumer is trading up, and that trade-up creates room for new brands and manufacturers who offer quality and authenticity at every price tier.

Practitioner Q&A: Starting a Cosmetics, Fragrance, or Personal Care Manufacturing Business

Q1. What licence is required to manufacture cosmetics in India?

A Cosmetics Manufacturing Licence from CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation) under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the Cosmetics Rules, 2020, is mandatory for manufacturing cosmetics in India. The facility must comply with Schedule M-1 GMP requirements, including premises standards, equipment specifications, quality control systems, and documentation procedures. Application is made to the State Licensing Authority (SLA). For Ayurvedic cosmetics, the Ministry of AYUSH's licensing requirements under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act are additional. FSSAI licence is required if the product is edible (lip balm, hair oil consumed accidentally, tooth whitener).

Q2. What is the most accessible product category for a first-time cosmetics manufacturer?

Natural face scrubs, herbal hair oils, and essential oil blends are the most accessible starting products — they require basic compounding or blending (no synthesis), have straightforward formulations available from ingredient suppliers, and can be scaled from ₹5–15 lakh in initial capital. However, even simple products require CDSCO licensing and GMP-compliant production. Face washes, body lotions, and hair conditioners are next in accessibility. Colour cosmetics (foundation, lipstick, eye products) require more sophisticated formulation and colour-testing capability, making them better second or third products after you have established your manufacturing and quality systems.

Q3. What makes Kannauj, UP a good location for an essential oils or attar business?

Kannauj — known as the 'perfume city of India' — has a centuries-old tradition of natural fragrance extraction and attar making. The cluster has raw material supply networks (rose from Aligarh, jasmine from Tamil Nadu, kewra from Odisha), skilled artisan distillers, shared packaging and labelling services, established buyer relationships with Gulf and European fragrance houses, and export documentation expertise. A new entrepreneur who enters Kannauj benefits from these cluster advantages rather than building supply chains independently. CHEMEXCIL's regional office facilitates export connections for Kannauj-based manufacturers.

Q4. How does India's Ayurvedic beauty sector create a competitive advantage for Indian manufacturers?

India is the origin of Ayurveda — a 5,000-year-old botanical medicine and wellness tradition that global consumers associate with authenticity, natural ingredients, and sustainable sourcing. An Indian manufacturer who formulates with traditional Ayurvedic ingredients (neem, turmeric, ashwagandha, brahmi, amla) and communicates their origin authentically has a positioning advantage over European or American brands offering 'Ayurvedic-inspired' products without the genuine Indian source. The global demand for authentic Ayurvedic products — especially in the US, UK, UAE, Germany, and Australia — is growing and specifically favours Indian-origin brands.

Q5. What is the export opportunity for Indian perfumery and essential oil producers?

India's essential oil and natural aromatic ingredient exports find buyers in four categories: luxury perfumery houses in France and Switzerland (rose absolute, jasmine absolute, sandalwood), natural fragrance brands in the US and UK (patchouli, vetiver, cedarwood), Gulf attar traders (oudy and attars for traditional Middle Eastern perfumery), and mass food and flavour companies globally (mint oil, lemongrass, citrus oils). APEDA supports agricultural product exports; CHEMEXCIL supports cosmetic and fragrance exports. The key credential for European luxury buyers is IFRA (International Fragrance Association) compliance and third-party purity certification.

Q6. How does social media and influencer marketing change cosmetics distribution for new manufacturers?

Social media has democratised beauty brand awareness in India. A formulation chemist with a compelling product story, authentic ingredients, and professional-quality content can build a D2C brand with 50,000+ followers before spending a rupee on traditional advertising. Platform algorithms favour authentic, educational beauty content — skin science explanations, ingredient transparency, before-after demonstrations. The D2C model (selling directly through brand website and WhatsApp commerce) eliminates retailer margin of 25–40%, improving economics dramatically for small manufacturers. Influencer partnerships — even micro-influencers with 10,000–100,000 engaged followers — drive higher conversion rates than traditional media for beauty products.

Q7. Is contract manufacturing a viable business model in cosmetics?

Yes — India has dozens of established cosmetics contract manufacturers, and demand for contract services is growing from D2C brands, retail private labels, and overseas buyers seeking Indian GMP-certified manufacturing. A GMP-compliant facility of 2,000–5,000 sq ft with basic formulation and filling capability can serve 5–10 brand clients simultaneously, generating predictable revenue without the working capital burden of building your own brand inventory. The contract model suits entrepreneurs who are strong on manufacturing and quality but less interested in brand building and consumer marketing.

Q8. What are the key regulatory requirements for exporting cosmetics from India?

CDSCO export NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the State Licensing Authority, APEDA or CHEMEXCIL registration, and country-specific import compliance (EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 for European buyers, FDA registration for US markets, GSO standards for Gulf). EU Cosmetics Regulation requires: CPNP (Cosmetic Products Notification Portal) registration, safety assessment by a qualified EU-based assessor, responsible person appointment within the EU, and compliance with the restricted substances list. Start export with Gulf markets — which accept Indian CDSCO-licensed products with fewer additional compliance requirements — and graduate to EU markets as your documentation systems mature.

Q9. What is nail polish manufacturing and is it viable at MSME scale?

Nail polish (nail lacquer) manufacturing involves solvent-based formulation of nitrocellulose, resins, plasticisers, and pigments — a specialised chemistry that requires solvent handling safety infrastructure and SPCB consent for hazardous chemical use. The Indian nail polish market is growing at 10%+ annually but is dominated by Lakme and OPI imports. An MSME player who focuses on a specific niche — gel nail polish for salons, press-on nail strips for e-commerce, or quick-dry formulations — and builds a strong brand can compete effectively in the D2C and salon channel. The capital requirement is ₹30–80 lakh for a properly equipped facility.

Q10. How should a new cosmetics manufacturer approach brand building on a limited budget?

Start with one hero product — a face wash, a face oil, or a body butter — rather than a 20-SKU range. Invest the marketing budget in product photography, one strong brand video, and a professional website before anything else. List on Amazon, Nykaa, and one quick-commerce platform initially, rather than seeking physical retail distribution. Engage 5–10 micro-influencers who genuinely align with your ingredient story for product seeding (not paid posts — request honest reviews). Use the first 200 customer reviews and Instagram DMs to understand what your formulation does and doesn't deliver, then iterate before scaling. Mamaearth's founders spent the first year listening to customers — that listening became their product strategy for the next decade.

The Bottom Line

India's cosmetics, perfumery, and personal care sector is one of the most opportunity-rich manufacturing markets in the country — not because it is easy, but because it rewards the combination of genuine formulation quality, authentic brand positioning, and smart digital distribution that entrepreneurial manufacturers can provide more authentically than large corporations. The market is growing from USD 23–31 billion toward USD 42–74 billion by 2034–2035, driven by premiumisation, male grooming, Ayurvedic beauty, and digital commerce adoption that continues to accelerate.

Government support through CDSCO licensing (GMP standards that enable export), CHEMEXCIL export promotion, CGTMSE credit guarantees, and Startup India benefits creates a framework that rewards compliant, quality-focused manufacturers. The Ayurvedic beauty sub-segment's 16%+ CAGR, India's natural aromatic ingredient leadership, and the Gulf and European demand for Indian-origin beauty products provide export revenue potential on top of a large and growing domestic market.

The most important first step: choose one product, develop a formulation with a qualified cosmetic chemist, obtain CDSCO GMP compliance for your facility before any production, and get your product safety-tested by a CDSCO-accredited laboratory before launch. Then build your brand story around the most authentic thing about your formulation — whether that is an ingredient's origin, a traditional extraction method, or a clinical performance claim. In the beauty sector, authenticity is not just a marketing strategy — it is the foundation of repeat purchase and brand loyalty.

References

1. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India — Cosmetics Rules, 2020, licensing requirements and regulatory framework for cosmetics manufacturing.
2. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India — Regulatory framework, quality standards and programmes relating to Ayurveda and Ayurvedic products.
3. Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India — MSME schemes, credit support, technology upgradation and entrepreneurship programmes.
4. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India — Startup India, investment facilitation and industrial development initiatives.
5. Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India — Export policies and trade-related information for cosmetics, perfumery and personal-care products.
6. CHEMEXCIL — Basic Chemicals, Cosmetics & Dyes Export Promotion Council, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India — Official export promotion, trade information and market-development support for Indian cosmetics and fragrance exporters.