A Sweet Dream That Changed a City When Pooja Dhingra opened Le15 Patisserie in Mumbai, the word macaron was almost unknown in India. Today, she is celebrated as the woman who brought French-style pastry culture into India’s mainstream — and built a thriving brand from passion, resilience and creativity. Building a Brand From Scratch Her …
Pooja Dhingra: The Woman Who Built India’s Modern Dessert Movement
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A Sweet Dream That Changed a City
When Pooja Dhingra opened Le15 Patisserie in Mumbai, the word macaron was almost unknown in India.
Today, she is celebrated as the woman who brought French-style pastry culture into India’s mainstream — and built a thriving brand from passion, resilience and creativity.
Building a Brand From Scratch
Her journey wasn’t smooth:
- new category
- high expectations
- business hurdles
- self-doubt
- burnout
But she rebuilt herself — and her company — with renewed vision and confidence.
Beyond Pastry: A Voice for Entrepreneurs
Pooja openly shares the realities of entrepreneurship:
the struggles, lessons and healing.
She inspires a generation of women who dream of building something of their own.
Changing Dessert Culture in India
Pooja didn’t just sell desserts.
She created aspiration, aesthetics and experience.
Her influence reshaped urban café culture — making pastry artistry mainstream.






