D2C fragrance brand Fifth Sense raises Rs 6.3 crore in round led by OTP venturesD2C fragrance brand Fifth Sense has raised Rs 6.3 crore in pre-seed funding led by OTP Ventures. The startup, founded by IIM Kozhikode alum...
17 Apr, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
India probes fragrance giants Givaudan, Firmenich, IFF over deals not to poach workersIndia's competition watchdog is probing global fragrance giants Givaudan, Firmenich, and International Flavors & Fragrances. Accusations su...
17 Mar, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
From endangered plants come whiffs of inspirationFrom recreating lost vintage perfumes to evoking extinct flowers, innovators are using cutting-edge biotech and creative license. This olfa...
09 Mar, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Coty explores sale of CoverGirl, Rimmel in pivot to fragrancesCoty announced a strategic review of its consumer beauty business, including brands like CoverGirl, for potential sale. The company plans t...
30 Sep, 2025, 11.59 PM IST
The Nose Job: How India is recreating the world’s most expensive perfumesA clutch of Indian companies are bottling affordable recreations of global luxury fragrances—from Tom Ford Ombre Leather to Coco Mademoisel...
06 Jul, 2025, 09.28 AM IST
Companies sniff better chance of consumer connect with exotic smellsWhile over the years traditionally rooted fragrances like jasmine and sandalwood have had a distinct contribution, especially for soaps, a ...
24 Feb, 2020, 11.27 AM IST
McNROE focuses on overseas markets to beat slowdownThe fragrance maker said the thrust on the international markets would help the company to increase revenue by 20-30 per cent in the next f...
01 Sep, 2019, 07.02 PM IST
Global companies eye majority stake in VKL seasoningAbout six companies have expressed interest in acquiring majority stake in True North PE-owned Vallabhdas Kanji Seasoning.
14 Feb, 2019, 07.34 AM IST
Wild Stone-maker to set up fragrance experience centres for womenWild Stone-maker to set up fragrance experience centres for women.
20 Jul, 2018, 05.20 PM IST
Blackstone sells 7.55 per cent stake in SH Kelkar for Rs 334 croreAt the end of the March quarter, Blackstone Capital Partners (Singapore) VI FDI Two Pte held 2.53 crore shares or 17.53 per cent stake in t...
03 May, 2017, 08.35 PM IST
Perfume makers spend $800 mn on ads that stinkSample products can often be a waste because the cost of designing, producing, & training salespeople to sell them outweighs any eventual b...
25 Jul, 2016, 06.33 PM IST
SH Kelkar IPO opens: Top 5 things to knowThe IPO of SH Kelkar, one of the largest players in the fragrance and flavour business, opened for subscription on Wednesday.
28 Oct, 2015, 01.46 PM IST
GST to encourage local production of incense sticksThe incense sticks industry is waiting for the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax, which it feels will offer greater flexibility.
09 Aug, 2015, 04.12 PM IST
S H Kelkar & Company files paper with Sebi for IPOS H Kelkar & Company has filed draft papers with capital market regulator Sebi to float an IPO including issuance of fresh shares worth Rs ...
27 Mar, 2015, 02.09 PM IST
Use of multiple fragrances drives deodorant salesUsage of different fragrances by consumers for every occasion appears to be driving growth and penetration in the deodorant market in India.
22 Sep, 2014, 11.33 AM IST
Family-owned fragrance maker SH Kelkar & Company gets outsider on board as CEOThere is a clutch of Indian family-owned businesses that have brought in professionals to manage their enterprises even as they step back a...
25 Sep, 2012, 05.33 AM IST
- Givaudan buys ICI's fragrances unit for $2.3bn
Givaudan, the world’s biggest flavouring maker, agreed to buy the fragrances unit of Imperial Chemical Industries for £1.2bn.
23 Nov, 2006, 12.16 AM IST