# Glamanand Group

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**The Glamanand Group** is an Indian organization headquartered in [New Delhi](/source/New_Delhi), which conducts national and international [beauty pageants](/source/Beauty_pageant). Founded in 2014 by Nikhil Anand, it has since acquired a number of international beauty pageant licenses in India.[1][2][3]

Glamanand Group owns 3 international pageants [Miss Teen International](/source/Miss_Teen_International_(India)), Miss Teen Earth and Miss Multinational.[4][5]

## History

Current Franchisees Membership Year Miss Tourism World 2017, 2023 – Present Miss Teen International 2019 – Present Miss Teen Universe 2019 – Present Miss Charm 2024 – Present Miss Universe 2024 – Present Miss International 2015 – 2022, 2025-present Miss Global 2026 – Present Former Franchisees Membership Year Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 Miss Grand International 2020, 2022 – 2024 Miss Cosmo 2024 Miss Earth 2015, 2018 Miss Globe International 2016, 2021 Miss Multinational 2017 – 2022

Nikhil Anand founded the Glamanand Group after participating in the Mr. North India 2013 competition.[6] In 2014, he launched Glamanand Entertainment Pvt Ltd, and in 2015, the company acquired the national franchise rights for [Miss Earth](/source/Miss_Earth) and [Miss International](/source/Miss_International).[7]

The first "Glamanand Super Model India" pageant took place on 4 November 2015 at the [Courtyard Marriott Hotel](/source/Courtyard_by_Marriott) in [New Delhi](/source/New_Delhi). This event selected India's representatives for Miss Earth, Miss International, and [Miss Tourism World](/source/Miss_Tourism_World).[8] [Supriya Aiman](/source/Supriya_Aiman) was the first titleholder of Glamanand Miss International India. The pageant continued annually until 2022.[9][10]

In 2020, the Glamanand Group obtained the license for [Miss Grand International](/source/Miss_Grand_International). To select India's representative, the organization introduced [Miss Grand India](/source/Miss_Grand_India) in [2023](/source/Miss_Grand_India_2023). [Arshina Sumbul](/source/Arshina_Sumbul), the first Miss Grand India, made it to the Top 20 at [Miss Grand International 2023](/source/Miss_Grand_International_2023), held in [Vietnam](/source/Vietnam).[11][12] Sophiya Singh, originally chosen as Miss Tourism World India at the Miss Grand India 2023 event, later became Miss Asia Pacific International India. In [2024](/source/Miss_Asia_Pacific_International_2024), she represented India at [Miss Asia Pacific International](/source/Miss_Asia_Pacific_International) in the [Philippines](/source/Philippines), where she reached the Top 20 and won the Continental Queen of Asia title.[13]

In 2024, Glamanand acquired the franchise rights for four more international pageants: Miss Asia Pacific International, [Miss Charm](/source/Miss_Charm), [Miss Cosmo International](/source/Miss_Cosmo_International), and [Miss Universe](/source/Miss_Universe). Following this, the group launched [Miss Universe India](/source/Miss_Universe_India). State franchises were introduced to select participants for the national finals, and a national audition awarded wildcard entries. NRI (Non-Resident Indians) finalists were also included.[14][15]

The first [Miss Universe India](/source/Miss_Universe_India_2024) competition was held on 22 September 2024, with [Rhea Singha](/source/Rhea_Singha) winning the title. She represented India at [Miss Universe 2024](/source/Miss_Universe_2024) in [Mexico](/source/Mexico) and reached the Top 30.[16]

### International results

The Glamanand Group first sent representatives to international pageants in 2015, with delegates competing in Miss International, Miss Earth, and Miss Tourism World. However, none of them advanced to the semifinals.[17]

In 2018, the group acquired [Miss Teen International](/source/Miss_Teen_International_(India)). [Ritika Khatnani](/source/Ritika_Khatnani), representing the group, finished as the first runner-up at the first Miss Teen International held in [Gurgaon](/source/Gurgaon).[18][19]

In 2019, Glamanand had its first international victory when [Aayushi Dholakia](/source/Aayushi_Dholakia) won [Miss Teen International 2019](/source/Miss_Teen_International_2019).[20][21]

Number of wins under the Glamanand Group Pageant Wins Miss Grand International 1 Miss Teen International 1 Miss Teen Universe 1

In 2023, Arshina Sumbul, Miss Grand India 2023, represented India at Miss Grand International in Vietnam and placed in the Top 20.[22][23]

On October 25, 2024, in [Thailand](/source/Thailand), [Rachel Gupta](/source/Rachel_Gupta) became the first Indian to win Miss Grand International title. This was the group's first international win outside of its own pageant. Gupta was the fourth delegate the group sent to this competition.[24][25]

On November 9, 2024, [Trishna Ray](/source/Trishna_Ray) won Miss Teen Universe in South Africa, becoming the first Indian to claim this title. This marked the group's second international win.[26]

In 2025, [Roosh Sindhu](/source/Roosh_Sindhu), Miss International India 2025, represented India at Miss International 2025 in Japan and placed in the Top 20 becoming the first Indian to place at Miss International since [2012](/source/Miss_International_2012). Also, Mehak Dhingra, Miss Charm India 2025 who represented India at [Miss Charm 2025](/source/Miss_Charm_2025) secured a Top 12 placement marking a back to back Top 12 placement for India at the pageant.

### Competition irregularities

In November 2024, following India's win at the [Miss Grand International 2024](/source/Miss_Grand_International_2024) pageant, Nikhil Anand, President of Glamanand Entertainment, publicly criticized Miss Grand International (MGI) on social media after their partnership ended.[27] Anand accused MGI of disrespect, prioritizing financial gains, and attempting to draw comparisons with Miss Universe. He also highlighted that several national directors had left the organization due to its conduct. In response, MGI cited contractual violations and delayed payments, announcing that it would not renew its franchise agreement with Glamanand Entertainment.[28][29]

## Representatives to International Pageants

**Color key**

- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the Finlaist/Semi-finalists
- : Unplaced but given special award(s)

### Current Franchise

#### Miss Universe

Main articles: [Miss Universe](/source/Miss_Universe) and [Miss Universe India](/source/Miss_Universe_India)

Year Delegate Age Hometown Placement & Performance Placements Special award(s) 2024 Rhea Singha 19 Gujarat Top 30 2025 Manika Vishwakarma 22 Rajasthan Top 30

#### Miss International

Main article: [Miss International](/source/Miss_International)

Year Delegate Age Hometown Placement & Performance Placements Special award(s) 2015 Ayeesha Aiman 25 Bihar Unplaced 2016 Rewati Chetri 23 Assam Unplaced 2017 Ankita Kumari 22 Jharkhand Unplaced 2018 Tanishqa Bhosale 19 Maharashtra Unplaced 2019 Simrithi Bathija 20 Maharashtra Unplaced 2022 Zoya Afroz 28 Uttar Pradesh Unplaced 2025 Roosh Sindhu 25 Maharashtra Top 20 Best in Preliminary Evening Gown Best in Preliminary Swimsuit (Top 8)

The Glamanand Group did not send a delegate to Miss International in the years 1960–2014, 2023 and 2024.

#### Miss Tourism World

Main article: [Miss Tourism World](/source/Miss_Tourism_World)

Year Delegate Age Hometown Placement & Performance Placements Special award(s) 2016 Sneha Jagiasi 25 Maharashtra Unplaced 2017 Ishika Taneja 23 New Delhi Unplaced 2023 Asmita Chakraborty 23 West Bengal Unplaced 2024 Irene Dkhar 22 Meghalaya Top 15 2025 Amishi Kaushik 23 Haryana

#### Miss Charm

Main article: [Miss Charm](/source/Miss_Charm)

Year Delegate Age Hometown Placement & Performance Placements Special award(s) 2024 Shivangi Desai 22 Maharashtra Top 10 2025 Mehak Dhingra 19 New Delhi Top 12

#### Miss Global

Main article: [Miss Global](/source/Miss_Global)

Year Delegate Age Hometown Placement & Performance Placements Special award(s) 2026 Tanya Sharma 25 Uttar Pradesh

#### Miss Teen International

Main article: [Miss Teen International (India)](/source/Miss_Teen_International_(India))

Year Delegate Age Hometown Placement & Performance Placements Special award(s) 2018 Ritika Khatnani 16 Maharashtra 1st Runner-up 2019 Aayushi Dholakia 16 Gujarat Miss Teen International 2019 2022 Rashi Parasrampuria 19 Maharashtra Top 10 2023 Mannat Siwach 16 Rajasthan 1st Runner-up 2024 Sejal Gupta 13 Punjab Top 8 2025 Kaziah Liz Mejo 17 Kerala 1st Runner-up 2026 Divvya Wadhwa 16 Maharashtra

#### Miss Teen Universe

Year Delegate Age Hometown Placement & Performance Placements Special award(s) 2019 Vridhi Jain 19 New Delhi Top 11 2021 Wachi Pareek 18 Chhattisgarh 2nd Runner-up 2022 Brunda Yerrabali 16 Karnataka Top 10 2024 Trishna Ray 19 Odisha Miss Teen Universe 2024 2025 Carrissa Bopanna 19 Karnataka 3rd Runner-up

### Former Franchise

The following is a list of franchises formerly held by the Glamanand Group, for which the organization no longer sends delegates.

#### Miss Asia Pacific International

Main article: [Miss Asia Pacific International](/source/Miss_Asia_Pacific_International)

Year Delegate Age Hometown Placement & Performance Placements Special award(s) 2024 Sophiya Singh 29 Uttar Pradesh Top 20

#### Miss Grand International

Main article: [Miss Grand International](/source/Miss_Grand_International)

Year Delegate Age Hometown Placement & Performance Placements Special award(s) 2020 Simran Sharma 22 Assam Unplaced 2022 Praachi Nagpal 24 Telangana Unplaced 2023 Arshina Sumbul 24 Rajasthan Top 20 2024 Rachel Gupta 20 Punjab Miss Grand International 2024

#### Miss Cosmo

Main article: [Miss Cosmo](/source/Miss_Cosmo)

Year Delegate Age Hometown Placement & Performance Placements Special award(s) 2024 Rajashree Dowarah 19 Assam Unplaced

#### Miss Earth

Main article: [Miss Earth](/source/Miss_Earth)

Year Delegate Age Hometown Placement & Performance Placements Special award(s) 2015 Aaital Khosla 20 Punjab Unplaced 2018 Nishi Bhardwaj 23 New Delhi Unplaced

#### The Miss Globe

Main article: [Miss Globe International](/source/Miss_Globe_International)

Year Delegate Age Hometown Placement & Performance Placements Special award(s) 2016 Rammya Singh Ahluwalia 21 Punjab Did not participate 2021 Tanya Sinha 23 Jharkhand Did not participate

#### Miss Multinational

Year Delegate Age Hometown Placement & Performance Placements Special award(s) 2017 Shefali Sharma 22 New Delhi 2nd Runner-up 2018 Simran Sharma 20 Assam Top 8 2021 Tanvi Malhara 25 Maharashtra No competition held 2022 Divija Gambhir 25 Rajasthan No competition held

## See also

- [List of beauty pageants in India](/source/List_of_beauty_pageants#India)

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1. ["Miss Philippines Sophia Senoron wins Miss Multinational 2018"](https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fashion/miss-philippines-sophia-senoron-wins-miss-multinational-2018-5080113/lite/). *The Indian Express*. 27 February 2018.

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1. ["Miss Grand India cuts ties with MGI due to differing 'vision, goals'"](https://entertainment.inquirer.net/586074/miss-grand-india-cuts-ties-with-mgi-due-to-differing-visions-goals). *Anne Pasajol*. [Philippine Daily Inquirer](/source/Philippine_Daily_Inquirer). 20 November 2024. Retrieved 25 December 2024.

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## External links

- [Official website](http://www.glamanand.com)

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