Minimalist will not survive after HUL acquisition, says Bombay Shaving Company CEOShantanu Deshpande raised concerns over founder exits and the complexities of post-acquisition integration, wondering whether brands like M...
23 Jul, 2025, 07.24 PM IST
IPOs lead India's 2024 startup exit wave, but M&As likely to catch upIndian startup exits in 2024 were dominated by IPOs, accounting for 68% of PE-VC exits due to high public market valuations. However, a shi...
10 Jul, 2025, 08.30 AM IST
Beauty tech startup Kult raises $20 million from M3M Family Office, other investorsBeauty-tech platform Kult has raised Rs 170 crore in Series A funding led by the M3M Family Office. Founded by Karishma Singh and Ruchika P...
30 Apr, 2025, 11.21 AM IST
PayU’s new acquisition; X sues Indian governmentFintech firm PayU has backed a payments infrastructure company to bolster its presence in the sector. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
20 Mar, 2025, 07.37 PM IST
Hindustan Unilever seeks CCI clearance to acquire MinimalistHindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) seeks clearance from the Competition Commission of India to acquire a 90.5% stake in Minimalist's parent compa...
29 Jan, 2025, 09.53 PM IST
Hindustan Unilever acquires 90.5% stake in beauty brand Minimalist at Rs 2,955 crore valuationHindustan Unilever acquires a 90.5% stake in beauty brand Minimalist, valuing it at ₹2,955 crore. Founders, Rahul and Mohit Yadav, will con...
23 Jan, 2025, 11.35 AM IST
Startups seek tax relief; HUL’s Rs 3,000 crore Minilmalist betThe startup sector wants taxes on Esops simplified in this year’s Budget. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
23 Jan, 2025, 11.23 AM IST
HUL to acquire direct-to-consumer brand Minimalist for nearly Rs 3,000 croreHUL Minimalist acquisition: ET first reported on January 3 that the deal was in the works. Founders Mohit Yadav and Rahul Yadav will contin...
23 Jan, 2025, 10.54 AM IST
FMCG sector faces tough quarter, but optimistic about long-term recovery: Abneesh RoySo, it is never a 7-8% volume growth, long-term compounding in FMCG is very difficult. And for the India's largest FMCG company, which has ...
23 Jan, 2025, 10.01 AM IST
Stocks to buy today: Global brokerages see 18-28% upside in HDFC Bank, HUL & Polycab India post Q3 resultsBrokerage firms like Macquarie and Morgan Stanley remain optimistic on Hindustan Unilever (HUL), HDFC Bank, and Polycab India, highlighting...
23 Jan, 2025, 09.48 AM IST
HUL shares tumble over 3% after Q3 earnings. Here's what analysts recommendHUL shares fell 3.6% after Q3 results showed a 19% YoY rise in net profit to Rs 3,001 crore due to a one-time gain, but flat underlying vol...
23 Jan, 2025, 09.23 AM IST
Subdued consumption to weigh on HUL despite rural pickupWhile urban demand continued to remain subdued, rural demand sustained its gradual recovery. Downtrading took place with small packs growin...
23 Jan, 2025, 05.47 AM IST
HUL buys Minimalist at Rs 2,995 crore valuationHindustan Unilever acquired a 90.5% stake in D2C beauty brand Minimalist, valuing it at Rs 2955 crore. The transaction will complete by Jun...
23 Jan, 2025, 12.45 AM IST
D2C beauty company Wow Skin Science seeks strategic buyer at a lower $250 million valuationWow Skin Science, valued at around $400 million, is seeking a strategic buyer at a reduced valuation of $250 million as investors look to e...
08 Jan, 2025, 09.24 AM IST
HUL in acquisition talks with D2C brand Minimalist valuing it at Rs 3,000 crore: sourcesHindustan Unilever (HUL) is in talks to acquire the beauty brand Minimalist. The deal could involve a majority or complete acquisition. Thi...
04 Jan, 2025, 09.43 AM IST
HUL-Minimalist deal; Zomato’s D-street testHindustan Unilever is in talks to acquire beauty brand Minimalist. This and more in ETtech Top 5.
03 Jan, 2025, 08.09 PM IST
Hair care brand Arata raises $4 million in series A funding led by Unilever VenturesFrench beauty giant L’Oréal’s corporate venture capital fund, Bold, and existing investor Skywalker Family Office also participated in the ...
21 Dec, 2024, 10.59 AM IST