Lakme pioneer Simone Tata dies at 95

• Simone Tata, pioneer of the Lakme cosmetic brand, passed away at the age of 95.
• She transformed Lakme into one of India's leading and most recognizable beauty brands.
• Born Simone Dunoyer in Geneva in 1930, she settled in India after meeting Naval H Tata.
• She joined the board of Lakme in 1962 and was appointed to the board of Tata Industries in 1989.

Why It Matters: Simone Tata's passing marks the end of an era for Indian cosmetics and business.