Hyderabad, April 16 -- By Sejal Gupta

India's beauty and personal care industry has transitioned from a small-scale, largely informal sector to a multi-billion-dollar consumer market. According to a March 2025 report by GMI Research Pvt Ltd, a global market research and consulting firm, India's cosmetic market was valued at around USD 16 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 27 billion by 2032, driven by rising disposable incomes, urbanisation, digital adoption and the expansion of e-commerce platforms.

India regulates cosmetics under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the Cosmetics Rules, 2020, with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and state authorities responsible for oversight, registration of certa...