Miss Universe India
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| Type | Beauty pageant |
|---|---|
| Franchise holder | Glamanand Group |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Country represented | India |
| Qualifies for | Miss Universe Miss International Miss Charm |
| First edition | 2024 |
| Most recent edition | 2025 |
National Director | Nikhil Anand |
| Language |
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| Predecessor | Miss Diva |
| Website | Official Website |
Miss Universe India is a beauty pageant under the Glamanand Group organisation that selects India's official representative to the Miss Universe pageant since 2024.[1]
International guests
Prior to 2024, Miss Diva under Femina Miss India served as the official franchise for Miss Universe in India.[2] In February 2024, the Glamanand Group became responsible for the franchise in India.[3][4]
The first Miss Universe India competition took place on 22 September 2024 at Zee Studios in Jaipur. Rhea Singha won the title, with Urvashi Rautela, Miss Universe India 2015, crowning her.[5] The runner-up positions went to Pranjal Priya (first), Chhavi Verg (second), Sushmita Roy (third), and Ruopfuzhano Whiso (fourth).[6][7]
Under the leadership of Nikhil Anand, the National Director of the Miss Universe India organization, several international guests, including titleholders from global beauty pageants, have visited India. The following is a list of notable visitors:
| Year | Date | Guest(s) | Title | Purpose | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | May 8, 2024 | Sheynnis Palacios | Miss Universe 2023 | Sightseeing tour | [8][9] |
| 2025 | March 19, 2025 | Victoria Kjær Theilvig | Miss Universe 2024 | Miss Universe India 2025 press conference, Sightseeing tour | [10][11][12] |
| August 18, 2025 | Rashmita Rasindran | Miss Charm 2024 | Attendee at the Miss Universe India 2025 Coronation |