L’Oréal-Innovist deal: early investors cash in big, founders pocket Rs 800-900 croreL'Oréal announced on Thursday that it would acquire a majority stake in Innovist. While the companies did not disclose financial details, p...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
Psychology says people who save ‘special’ items for the future are not being practical: Why the brain delays joy, waiting for the perfect momentPsychology suggests that adults who hold on to special items are rarely acting irrationally. More often, they are trying to preserve someth...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
Retailers' body flags rise in illicit trade, seeks curbs on e-commerce practicesRetailers in India are facing challenges from e-commerce. The Federation of Retailers Association of India highlights issues like counterfe...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
Nykaa reappoints Adwaita and Anchit Nayar to board for new five-year termsFSN E-Commerce Ventures, Nykaa's parent company, has approved the reappointment of Adwaita Nayar and Anchit Nayar as whole-time directors f...
15 May, 2026, 08.00 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
Show of hands: Handcare has become the next big thing in skincare in the West. India is catching upA viral 15-step handcare routine by influencer Victoria Ortega has helped fuel a growing global focus on handcare, turning hands into a new...
10 May, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Recode Studios IPO opens today. GMP among key things to know before subscriptionRecode Studios' IPO opens today, aiming to build an omnichannel cosmetics brand amidst market competition. The Rs 44.6 crore SME issue, pri...
05 May, 2026, 07.51 AM IST
Nykaa confirms acquisition talks with Deepika Padukone’s 82°ENykaa is reportedly in talks to acquire a stake in Deepika Padukone's skincare brand, 82°E. Despite initial struggles with pricing and posi...
06 Apr, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Nykaa in talks to buy majority stake in Deepika Padukone's skincare brand 82°ENykaa is negotiating to buy a majority stake in Deepika Padukone's skincare brand 82°E. This move aims to strengthen Nykaa's portfolio in a...
06 Apr, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
FMCGs buying up Ayurveda startups for healthy growthAyurveda seems to have found a sweet spot in India’s FMCG playbook as national players turn to regional and niche brands in this space to d...
03 Apr, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Korean beauty brand TIRTIR debuts offline in India with Reliance Retail's TiraTIRTIR, a well-known Korean beauty brand, has launched its products offline in India. The brand has partnered with Reliance Retail's Tira s...
09 Jan, 2025, 03.22 PM IST
Reliance's Tira launches global luxury skincare brand Augustinus Bader in IndiaTira, the beauty platform of Reliance Retail, exclusively launches Augustinus Bader's luxury skincare line in India, featuring TFC8® techno...
07 Oct, 2024, 04.48 PM IST
ClayCo Cosmetics raises $2 million from Unilever VenturesThe premium skincare brand that blends ancient beauty rituals from around the world with modern science will use the funds to expand its pr...
01 Oct, 2024, 07.57 PM IST
Kriti Sanon joins Bollywood stars to align with consumer startups, partners with mCaffeine parentJoining the list of celebrity entrepreneurs, Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon on Thursday launched her premium skincare brand- Hyphen- in asso...
27 Jul, 2023, 03.54 PM IST
Pollution concerns in India not skin-deepAnti-pollution facewashes, toners and face cleansers from brands such as Pond’s, Amway and Lotus have grown 25-30% this year compared with ...
07 Dec, 2019, 08.15 AM IST
Amway India expects health, beauty segments to revive revenue growthAmway India on Tuesday introduced new products in its global premium beauty brand Artistry, expects a double-digit growth in the segment. T...
12 Nov, 2019, 08.27 PM IST
'We'll stick to mass, premium image'Nivea India's marketing director, Soma Ghosh, spoke to ET about the challenges and way forward.
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