Scaling Heights
FWD Business|January 2017

Meet Sheela Kochouseph Chittilappilly, the lingerie entrepreneur, an ardent social activist and artist by passion.

Shalet James
Scaling Heights

Sheela Kochouseph has still not lost the sparkle in her eyes while speaking about her brand V-Star. Eyeing to transform the Indian lingerie market, the vivacious 63-year-old entrepreneur continues to direct the growth and business of V-Star. Started in 1995, V-Star has become one of the leading lingerie brands in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Karnataka and the Middle East. With an initial investment of Rs 20 lakhs, today, V-Star has grown into a business empire with a turnover of around Rs 100 crores. In an exclusive interview with FWD Business, Sheela Kochouseph Chittilappilly, Founder & Managing Director, V-Star gets candid about her life and business.

From a very humble beginning, your business has grown in leaps and bounds. Tell us about your successful journey?

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