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EVENTS

COSMOPROF INDIA 2025

Strategic relevance for the Indian beauty industry

The 2025 edition of Cosmoprof India
concluded on a high note, reaffirming
the exhibition’s role as a strategic hub
for beauty stakeholders across India and
beyond. Held from 4 to 6 December
at the Jio World Convention Centre
in Mumbai, the event welcomed
12,977 professionals, marking
a significant 17% increase over
last year and confirming the
show’s growing relevance
for international operators.

Visitors from 44 countries and regions show. A special spotlight was placed on meetings with exhibitors. The 2025
attended the exhibition, with strong Italy, which held the title of Country of edition also marked a milestone in the
participation not only from India but also Honor for the 2025 edition. The Italian evolution of Cosmoprof India, with
from South Korea, Italy, the UAE, Brazil, Country Pavilion, organized by ITA – the official launch of Cosmo Academy
the UK, Germany, the USA, France, Sri Italian Trade Agency in cooperation – EmpowHER in Beauty, a long-term
Lanka, Spain and Japan, enriching the with Cosmetica Italia, the Italian social initiative designed to address the
exhibition with a dynamic crosscultural Personal Care Association, showcased widening skills gap in India’s rapidly
dialogue. This year, 359 exhibitors the excellence of Made in Italy across expanding beauty and wellness sector.
and 800 brands representing 23 innovation, creativity, design and high- Launched in partnership with the PJC
countries and regions presented their quality manufacturing, reinforcing Italy’s Foundation, the project responds to a
latest proposals across an expanded role as a global benchmark for the critical challenge: despite India’s vast
exhibition area of over 24,815 square beauty industry. Cosmoprof India once and youthful workforce, only a small
meters. The global appeal of the event again confirmed its strong business- portion receives formal vocational
was amplified by the participation of oriented positioning, driven by the training. Cosmo Academy – EmpowHER
9 international Country Pavilions, with Buyer Program developed within the in Beauty offers tangible solutions by
Australia, Brazil, Germany, Indonesia, Cosmoprof network. Approximately providing free, high-quality training
Italy, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan Region 200 qualified buyers from India and programs to young individuals from the
and the United Kingdom showcasing strategic markets, including Nepal, Sri slums of Mumbai and from vulnerable
distinctive innovations and heightening Lanka, Qatar, the UAE, Italy, Singapore backgrounds. Through its partnership
the international dimension of the and Malta engaged in high-value with the Academy, Cosmoprof will

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