Who is Romita Mazumdar? Foxtale founder is only woman among Hurun’s 10 youngest entrepreneurs

Romita Mazumdar, Foxtale’s founder and CEO, is the youngest woman on the Avendus Wealth–Hurun India U35 List 2026. The 31-year-old launched the skincare company in 2021 after working in investment banking and private equity. 

Romita Mazumdar tops the women’s table in the Avendus Wealth–Hurun India U35 List 2026. At 31, the Foxtale founder is the youngest woman featured in this year’s list. She leads the skincare and beauty company as its founder and chief executive.

Romita Mazumdar is the youngest woman on the Avendus Wealth-Hurun India U35 List 2026. The Mumbai-based Foxtale founder is among 10 youngest entrepreneurs, all aged 31.

She is among 23 women recognised, including 11 first-generation founders and 12 family business leaders. Mazumdar (5th) is the only woman among the Top 10 youngest entrepreneurs.

Other women featured include Radhika Ambani, Ananya Birla, Vrushali Prasade and Minu Margaret. Mazumdar first appeared on the list in 2025. Women account for 12.8% of all entrepreneurs recognised in this edition.

The Bengali-Punjabi entrepreneur started her role at Foxtale in February 2021. The company sells skincare products directly to customers (D2C), focusing on everyday needs. Its range includes cleansers, serums and moisturisers developed for Indian consumers.

In August, Foxtale announced Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador.

Foxtale reaches customers through its own website and other online shopping platforms. It also sells through quick-commerce platforms, which offer rapid delivery. The business recorded revenue of ₹365 crore in the financial year 2025, according to Forbes.

The company has raised $56 million, or approximately ₹500 crore, in total funding. Its key investors include Z47, Panthera, Stride Ventures and Kose Corporation. Foxtale operates in the consumer goods sector, which is represented by seven entrepreneurs overall.