India’s beauty industry is gaining global momentum with “I-beauty,” blending Ayurvedic roots and modern science. Buoyed by growing exports and high-profile acquisitions by major multinationals, Indian brands are positioning affordable, dermo-focused luxury for international consumers. Yet the path is tough, with a crowded global market and entrenched K-beauty competitors.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit helped cement India–Trinidad and Tobago ties with eight new agreements spanning tourism, healthcare, infrastructure and Ayurveda. Beyond policy pacts, India supplied 2,000 laptops for schoolchildren and inaugurated an agro-processing facility, signaling a push to deepen people-to-people links and boost economic cooperation.
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