Azhar Qureshi is the New Language of Indian Manufacturing Leadership As Indian manufacturing earns renewed global attention for quality, compliance, and sustainability, Azhar Qureshi represents a new generation of leaders redefining the sector from within. At 36, the Director – Business Development (International Business) at Beautyflex Inks has been recognised in the 40 Under 40 for his growing influence across the international textile printing ecosystem. Founded in 1977 by Dr. Fareed Zafar Qureshi, Beautyflex Inks built its reputation on technical reliability in textile screen-printing inks. When Azhar joined the business, his mandate was clear: modernise a legacy brand without diluting its credibility. Armed with a B.Tech in Polymer Engineering from ICT Mumbai and over 13 years of industry experience, he introduced a research-driven, systems-oriented approach to growth.

Under his leadership, Beautyflex has evolved into a Made-in-India specialty ink manufacturer exporting to over 48 countries. Rather than chasing volume, Azhar focused on high-performance and niche formulations, including puff, metallic, thermochromic, photochromic, glowin-the-dark, and water-reactive inks, catering to the evolving needs of global fashion and sportswear brands.
Sustainability is central to his leadership philosophy. Azhar steered the company towards ecofriendly manufacturing practices and safer, water-based formulations, culminating in Beautyflex securing the OEKO-TEX® Eco Passport certification, a significant global benchmark for environmental and chemical safety. In 2025, Beautyflex’s international credibility was reinforced through participation in the OEKO-TEX® Summit & Exhibition and the India–Russia Business Forum, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin.