Chintha Nagamani Honoured with Emerging Woman Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year Award at Pragathi Ratna Awards 2026

Chintha Nagamani Honoured with Emerging Woman Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year Award at Pragathi Ratna Awards 2026

Macherla (Andhra Pradesh) [India], November 12: Chintha Nagamani, Founder of MANIRE – The Fashion Library, has been honoured with the ‘Emerging Woman Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year’ award at the inaugural Pragathi Ratna Awards 2026 – Telugu Excellence Honours, recognising her entrepreneurial journey in women’s fashion retail and wholesale, her growing customer reach and her digital presence.

From Mani Blouse Market to MANIRE

The business began in 2023 under the name Mani Blouse Market and was rebranded as MANIRE in 2026. The brand offers a range of women’s fashion products, including sarees, blouses, dresses and fashion accessories.

Operating through a retail and wholesale business model, MANIRE brings different fashion products under a single brand identity. The rebranding represents a new phase in the business’s development, with a continued focus on women’s clothing and fashion retail.

Connecting with Customers Across India

MANIRE has expanded its customer reach through its digital presence, connecting with customers across different parts of India. According to the supplied business profile, the brand has recorded more than one lakh orders from customers nationwide.

Its digital community includes a YouTube audience of 7,87,189 subscribers and an Instagram following of approximately 38,000. These figures reflect the brand’s online visibility and its ability to connect with a wider audience beyond its home market.

The combination of fashion retail, wholesale operations and digital engagement has helped MANIRE establish a presence among customers looking for women’s fashion products.

A Business Vision Focused on Women’s Empowerment

Alongside its commercial activities, MANIRE’s stated mission includes promoting women’s empowerment, creating local employment opportunities and contributing to the textile industry.

This vision places the business within the broader landscape of women-led entrepreneurship, where growing enterprises can contribute to economic opportunities and support the development of the fashion and textile sectors.

Through its business activities and digital presence, MANIRE aims to build a fashion brand while maintaining its focus on women’s clothing and customer engagement.

Recognition at Pragathi Ratna Awards 2026

Chintha Nagamani has been recognised with the Emerging Woman Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year award at the Pragathi Ratna Awards 2026. The honour acknowledges her entrepreneurial journey through MANIRE – The Fashion Library, highlighting the brand’s customer reach, digital presence and stated commitment to women’s empowerment.

The recognition celebrates her journey from establishing Mani Blouse Market in 2023 to developing MANIRE as a women’s fashion retail and wholesale brand in 2026.

The Pragathi Ratna Awards 2026 Ceremony

The recognition was conferred at the inaugural Pragathi Ratna Awards 2026, held on October 25, 2026, at PBR Convention Hall, Bandlaguda, Hyderabad. Presented by Unik Life Groups under the leadership of its Founder, Venu Kalyan, the awards ceremony brought together entrepreneurs, business leaders, professionals, educators, innovators, digital creators, entertainers and social contributors from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and other regions.

The event was hosted by Venu Kalyan, a Business Growth Strategist, Business Coach and Motivational Speaker, who conceptualised the Pragathi Ratna Awards as a platform to recognise individuals and organisations contributing to business growth, professional excellence and social development.

Through Unik Life Groups, Venu Kalyan has been involved in empowering entrepreneurs and business owners through business coaching, leadership development, marketing, sales and structured business growth initiatives. The awards platform reflects his vision of bringing recognition to entrepreneurs, professionals and organisations whose work contributes to economic development and progress across Telugu-speaking regions.

Acclaimed Indian actress Shriya Saran graced the inaugural ceremony as the Chief Guest and Celebrity Guest. She personally presented awards to the recipients on stage in the presence of entrepreneurs, industry representatives, business owners, professionals and distinguished guests.

Held under the theme ‘Celebrating Telugu Progress’, the inaugural edition of the Pragathi Ratna Awards 2026 recognised 81 achievers across multiple sectors, including real estate, construction and interiors, education and training, healthcare, wellness and beauty, retail, fashion, manufacturing, industry and agriculture, financial services, food and hospitality, technology, media, entertainment, social impact and women leadership.

The Pragathi Ratna Awards were organised with the objective of recognising individuals and enterprises whose dedication, innovation, leadership and professional contributions support economic and social progress. The platform brought together achievers from different industries and provided an opportunity to celebrate their work and accomplishments.

The awards ceremony also formed part of a broader initiative by Unik Life Groups to encourage entrepreneurial development, business education, mentorship and professional growth.

Chintha Nagamani’s recognition with the Emerging Woman Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year award marks an important milestone in her entrepreneurial journey. From starting Mani Blouse Market in 2023 to rebranding as MANIRE – The Fashion Library in 2026, and building a customer base that has generated more than one lakh orders, her journey represents the growth of a women-focused fashion business with a strong digital presence and an ambition to contribute to women’s empowerment and the textile industry.