Parle Melody: The ₹1 soft power twist Modi served to Meloni and the worldPrime Minister Modi's gift of a Parle Melody toffee to Italy's Giorgia Meloni symbolised India's evolving soft power. Beyond traditional ex...
21 May, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Who is Ankush Bahuguna and why did he face homophobic abuse on London streets? Here's everything you need to knowBeauty influencer Ankush Bahuguna was subjected to homophobic abuse and taunts in London while wearing a pink suit. Born in Delhi, Ankush B...
19 May, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
I-Beauty! After J, K and C, now it's India's turn in the big beautiful marketIndia's beauty industry is emerging as a global force, blending Ayurvedic heritage with modern science to create "I-beauty." With rising ex...
14 May, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
ClayCo raises nearly Rs 35 crore in funding roundClayCo will use the fund to accelerate product development, expand into new categories, and strengthen its working capital, said ClayCo in ...
08 Apr, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
India’s beauty and personal care market set to grow to $39 billion in FY30: ReportIndia’s beauty and personal care market is accelerating rapidly, thanks to rising personal care spending by young consumers. E-commerce and...
04 Mar, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
Reliance Retail makes way for K-Beauty’s makeup brand Hince in India under TiraTira, Reliance Retail's omnichannel beauty platform, has exclusively launched the South Korean makeup brand Hince in India. Known for its m...
08 Jan, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
South Korean brands surge into India via JVs, investments in soju, beauty, foods amid K-wave boomKorean consumer brands are expanding into India across alcohol, beauty, food, and cigarettes, leveraging the 'Korean Wave'. Jinro soju has ...
03 Dec, 2025, 01.35 AM IST
From skincare to street food: Brands cash in on K-trendIndian Gen Z’s love for Korean culture, which began with BTS and K-dramas, has now spread into food, beauty, and fashion, and is gradually ...
15 Sep, 2025, 04.58 PM IST
A year's worth of mascara? Fans of Korean beauty stock up as tariffs loomAnticipating potential tariffs on South Korean goods, particularly cosmetics, U.S. consumers are stocking up on K-beauty products. This sur...
17 Jul, 2025, 10.53 AM IST
L'Oreal acquires South Korea's Dr.G in skincare deal with MigrosL'Oreal acquires South Korean skincare brand Dr.G from Migros, aiming to capitalize on the growing global popularity of K-Beauty. The acqui...
23 Dec, 2024, 02.36 PM IST
Shopclues cofounder Radhika Ghai's beauty platform Kindlife raises $8 million fundingKindlife.in, a beauty and wellness platform, secured $8 million in funding from JB-Dooeun TK Fund and Mixi Global Investments, with partici...
07 Aug, 2024, 03.10 PM IST
Mama Earth CEO Ghazal Alagh cautions Indians against being too dependent on Korean beauty productsAs per the entrepreneur, due to the higher melanin content in Indian skin compared to Koreans, we are predisposed to skin concerns like tan...
13 May, 2024, 10.15 PM IST
K-food and K-beauty newest entrants on K street: Kos Kuick to kapitalise on Korea krazeFrom savouring fiery Buldak noodles to munching shrimp flavoured Nongshim chips, watching K-dramas, listening to K-pop, and using K-beauty ...
14 Feb, 2024, 08.21 AM IST
Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sugar Cosmetics parent form JV to sell Korean productsThe joint venture company called Quench Botanics is expected to be a Rs 100-crore business in net revenue over the next 12 months, said Vin...
13 Oct, 2023, 09.23 AM IST
Kareena Kapoor, Sugar Cosmetics parent Vellvette Lifestyle form JV to sell Korean products“The beauty explosion is real and is here to stay. From being a beauty market in its infancy, India is growing up in terms of awareness, ed...
13 Oct, 2023, 12.29 AM IST
11 Best Books on Skincare: Unlock the Secret of Radiant SkinDiscover the ultimate collection of best skincare books featuring expert insights, proven techniques, and game-changing tips. From comprehe...
06 Jun, 2023, 07.45 PM IST
From K-pop to K-drama, Kimchi to K-beauty, Indian youngsters just can't get enough of KoreaThe world’s eager embrace of Korean cool is now in India, too.
23 Sep, 2018, 08.28 AM IST