Mumbai: Agapi Sikkim, a women-led skincare brand founded in the Himalayan state, has received the Visionary Women’s Award at The Estée Lauder Companies’ BEAUTY&YOU India 2026, in partnership with Nykaa and Startup India (DPIIT).
The recognition highlights the brand’s work in promoting Himalayan heritage, women’s empowerment and conscious beauty.
“For me, this award is not just a milestone; it’s an opportunity to open up possibilities beyond what we imagined,” the founder said.
The award marks a significant step in Agapi Sikkim’s efforts to expand its national and international presence.
The recognition by The Estée Lauder Companies, a global beauty industry leader, is expected to create opportunities for the brand to engage with industry networks, global expertise and potential strategic partnerships.
For the Sikkim-based brand, the recognition also highlights the potential of regionally rooted Indian businesses to contribute to the global beauty industry while showcasing the heritage and biodiversity of the Himalayas.
Agapi said its journey was shaped by the women who contribute to its growth and the communities whose knowledge and traditions inspire its products. The brand aims to reach a wider audience while remaining committed to its origins and purpose.
About Agapi Sikkim
Agapi Sikkim is a women-led skincare brand operated by Trateng Greens Pvt. Ltd. Founded in 2019 by Rinzing Choden Bhutia, the brand draws inspiration from Himalayan botanicals and ancestral healing traditions to develop contemporary skincare products.
It focuses on ingredient transparency, sustainability and women’s livelihoods, seeking to connect the natural and cultural heritage of the Eastern Himalayas with the growing conscious beauty sector.
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