In the 1920s, a paper company realized wartime wadding could work better on faces than on cold cream, and facial tissues entered daily lifeInitially crafted for elegant beauty routines to wipe away cold cream, facial tissues quickly transformed into a practical alternative to t...
14 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
How an Australian connection helped Shaily Mehrotra build a Rs 1,500-crore Indian skincare brandA gap in science-backed skincare products in the Indian market prompted Shaily Mehrotra to start Fixderma, with an aim to solve common skin...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.36 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
Lufthansa launches new premium onboard experience across all long-haul flightsLufthansa is launching its Future Onboard Experience (FOX) program on May 6, 2026, to enhance long-haul passenger service across all classe...
06 May, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Success quote of the day by the American businesswoman Estée Lauder: “Most good ideas sparkle in simplicity, so much so that everyone wonders why no one ever did it before” — Advice on innovation, creativity, business success, and how to build a brand by the co-founder of The Estée Lauder CompaniesSuccess quote of the day by the American businesswoman Estée Lauder: “Most good ideas sparkle in simplicity, so much so that everyone wonde...
06 May, 2026, 12.19 AM 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
India's skincare and cosmetics imports surge: Global brands capitalize on growing demandIndia's beauty market is booming, with imports of skincare and cosmetics surging to $171.9 million in FY25, driven by increased awareness a...
09 Jul, 2025, 08.33 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
Torrent Pharmaceuticals to acquire 100% of Curatio Healthcare for Rs 2,000 croresSkincare product maker- Curatio has a strong presence in the cosmetic dermatology segment with a portfolio of over 50 brands, marketed in I...
27 Sep, 2022, 04.47 PM IST
Lotus Herbals plans acquisitions, may sell stake to raise fundsLotus operates in the Rs 470-crore premium category, competing with L’Oreal’s Garnier and HUL’s Pond’s.
15 Apr, 2019, 07.08 AM IST
Rural India spends more on booze than healthThe report showcasing consumption patterns reveals that a rural household spends Rs 504 a month on FMCG products, roughly 18% of the total ...
31 Oct, 2016, 11.05 AM IST
Elder Pharmaceuticals to invest Rs 20 crore for cosmetics forayElder Pharmaceuticals will be investing Rs 15-20 crore over the next two-three years for its foray into cosmetics manufacturing.
07 Apr, 2013, 01.31 PM IST
- Elder Pharma wants JV with Kose Corp to be on steam by June
The agreement stipulates that Kose will focus on the Indian market through the JVC for manufacturing and selling cosmetics in India.
10 Mar, 2013, 12.23 PM IST
- L'Oreal in joint venture talks with Lotus Herbals
French cosmetics firm L'Oreal and Indian herbal skincare products maker Lotus Herbals are in talks to form a joint venture.
23 Jan, 2012, 03.26 AM IST
- Elder Health inks deal with Pola
Elder Health Care today said it has entered into an agreement with Japan's Pola Chemical Industries to sell the latter's skincare and cosme...
17 Aug, 2010, 04.14 PM IST
- L'Oreal, VLCC adding fuel to trademark fire
Cosmetics maker L’Oreal and beauty and wellness company VLCC have run into a dispute over trademark Fuel that both firms are using to marke...
16 Oct, 2009, 12.32 AM IST