Mira Kulkarni, founder and chairperson, Forest Essentials, joins Forbes India's Neha Bothra to talk about what it takes to build an iconic 'Made in India' beauty brand from the ground-up and place it on the global stage. Kulkarni, a pioneer in the area of luxury Ayurveda, started Forest Essentials as a passion project to craft top-quality skincare and haircare products, based upon India's ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, with a contemporary touch. In a few years, without any advertising or venture capital, Forest Essentials became a popular brand synonymous with luxury and purity. Today, the $1 billion company is expanding its international footprint with exclusive outlets even as it gives many new-age beauty and personal care brands a run for their money. Watch the full interview on April 17.
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