Join us at Cosmoprof India

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), is delighted to announce a British Beauty delegation to Mumbai, India for Cosmoprof India, in December 2025.

Are you an innovative UK Beauty brand with £750k+ turnover, appetite for the India market and strong social media following?

The Department for Business and Trade invites UK beauty, tech, wellness, and personal care brands to join our trade delegation to Cosmoprof India 2025 — to explore the Worlds fastest growing beauty market, capitalising on the UK India FTA.

This delegation is aimed at ambitious British Beauty brands looking to enter the Indian Market in the next 12 months, capitalising on opportunities created by the UK India FTA.

Cosmoprof India

Cosmoprof India forms part of the global Cosmoprof brand including flagship Cosmoprof Bologna. In 2024 the India show hosted 700 Brand exhibitors (57% International), and 11,125 visitors. This is a fantastic arena to learn more about the Indian consumer, regulatory setup and showcase your product to potential partners with the support of DBT UK and India.

India is one of the world's fastest-growing beauty markets (+16% Growth 2015-2020 Statista) ranking top 5 for Beauty and Personal Care globally, worth over £25BN (statista) with UK brands seen as an attractive, reliable proposition. Much of this growth is driven by Direct to Consumer digital commerce.

Eligibility

UK Beauty brands with 750k+ turnover are invited to apply from a cross-sector of the industry, particularly brands with sustainable and innovative solutions and a significant social media presence, from the following categories:
 

• Beauty Tech
• Haircare
• Bath & Body
• Men’s Grooming
• Fragrance
• Beauty Accessories
• Skincare 
• Nail care

Programme

• Three days exhibiting on the DBT UK Stand and access to Cosmoprof Match.
• Delegation support from DBT HQ Digital & Retail and the British High Commission India.
• Exhibition space on the DBT UK stand and access to Cosmoprof India.
• Tailored meeting and networking opportunities to meet major digital Beauty partners and distributors.
• Full market briefing with experts covering business considerations including Certification, Tariffs, IP, marketing, legal, cultural, digital, wholesale, and retail strategy.
• Retail site visits including key mall and beauty concept stores.
• Networking reception hosted by the British High Commission.

Delegation Fee 

£1000 per attendee
Please note: Travel & accommodation to be covered by delegates as well as any sample shipping costs.

Spaces are limited and will be through invitation and application only.

How to attend this event

Use the registration button below to apply.

Applications close 12.30pm Friday 5 September