L’Oréal buys control of Innovist as India beauty battle intensifiesL'Oréal SA is acquiring a majority stake in Indian beauty startup Innovist. This move strengthens L'Oréal's position in India's rapidly exp...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.49 PM 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
Lusting for lasting in instant age: Why consumers are choosing forever over fastToday's consumers are embracing a more sustainable mindset, steering clear of throwaway items in favor of possessions that stand the test o...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Beyond sneakers: Bachi Pullela’s ‘State of Joy’ bet in the footwear spaceBachi Pullela, Founder of State of Joy, discusses his transition from global manufacturing to building a consumer-facing brand rooted in In...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Hindustan Unilever to focus on regaining market share: Global CEO Fernando FernandezUnilever's leader, Fernando Fernandez, has placed his trust in Priya Nair, the head of India operations, as she embarks on a transformative...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Unilever bets on 'super growth assets' to strengthen India playUnilever is prioritizing smaller, high-growth acquisitions in India and the US, focusing on premium and digitally native brands. This strat...
02 Apr, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
HUL Q1 Preview: PAT likely to dip 1% YoY; muted demand to weigh on marginsHindustan Unilever Ltd is anticipated to reveal a modest performance for the June quarter, with profit after tax expected to slightly decre...
30 Jul, 2025, 12.40 PM IST
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
HUL shares in focus after acquiring 90.5% stake in Minimalist parent for Rs 2,706 croreHindustan Unilever has finalized its acquisition of a 90.5% stake in Uprising Science, the parent company of skincare brand Minimalist, for...
22 Apr, 2025, 07.53 AM IST
HUL shares in focus after CCI approves acquisition of skincare brand MinimalistHindustan Unilever (HUL) gains CCI approval to acquire the parent company of beauty and personal care brand Minimalist, Uprising Science, f...
18 Mar, 2025, 07.58 AM IST
Hindustan Unilever gets CCI nod for Minimalist buyHUL’s acquisition of the beauty and personal care brand is being done through the purchase of 90.5% shares of Uprising Science Pvt Ltd, the...
17 Mar, 2025, 08.38 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
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
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
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