Cosmetic Industry is one of the rapid growing sectors due to increasing need of cosmetic products both for beautification as well as curative purposes. People from all spheres of life & location, are consuming the cosmetic products and to cater their need, there are manufacturers of various levels comprising of Cottage Industries to Multinational Companies.

Cosmetic & Herbal Cosmetic Industries of Vasai & Western Suburbs (Mumbai) has been identified by the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, to improve the productivity, competitiveness and capacity building of the Industries functioning in Cluster.

Location of the Cluster
The cluster is located at Vasai & Western Suburbs of Mumbai. This includes the localities of Virar, Vasai, Bhayandar, Dahisar, Kandivali, Malad, Goregaon, Jogeshwari, Andheri, Vile Parle, Santacruz and Parel. These places are among the prominent local town connected with western railways and western express highways. The linear distance between Parel and Virar is about 75 kms and the geographical area is about 750 sq.kms.

Size of the Cluster
About 90 units are functioning in this cluster manufacturing varieties of cosmetic products with a turn over of about 175 corers including Rs. 20 corers of exports employing about 1500 persons directly and 5000 indirectly.

Products manufactured by the Cluster Units
A variety of cosmetic products are manufactured by the units. These can be broadly classified as Hair Care, Skincare, Toiletries, Colour Cosmetics and Aroma Therapy products.

Investment
900 Lakhs

Turnover
175 Crores

Export
20 Crores