L’Oréal acquires Innovist in big D2C deal; Dhan’s FY26 profit shrinksL’Oréal has bought Innovist to claw back momentum in India’s hyper-competitive beauty market. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
18 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
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
Cipla appoints health chief Shivam Puri to lead One India businessCipla has appointed Shivam Puri as the new Chief Executive Officer for its One India Business. This significant leadership change will take...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
KorinMi raises Rs 10 crore from Lotus Herbals to bring Korean skin treatment to IndiaFounded in 2024, KorinMi is a Korean beauty clinic that started with skin treatments and has now expanded to direct-to-consumer (D2C) produ...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Not all startups are built the same. Which category defines yours?Startup award categories are often shaped more by founder journeys, business models, and growth approaches than by sectors alone. Through r...
21 May, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
ClayCo raises nearly Rs 35 crore in funding roundClayCo will use the fund to accelerate product development, expand into new categories, and strengthen its working capital, said ClayCo in ...
08 Apr, 2026, 06.26 PM 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
From pimples to peptides: How Gen Z turned the dermatologist into a beauty guruUrban India witnesses a surge in dermatology clinic visits, driven by teenagers and young adults seeking solutions for everyday skin concer...
22 Jun, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
Skincare startup Asaya raises Rs 12 crore in seed fundingAsaya aims to secure additional investments through this funding round, as part of its growth strategy. The funding will be used to build o...
20 Jun, 2024, 01.59 PM IST
Former Zomato top executive Gaurav Gupta launches healthtech startup GabitGaurav Gupta, who founded Gabit with his wife Aparna Shahi, wrote in a LinkedIn post that the platform will offer products and services suc...
20 Jan, 2024, 07.58 AM IST
ETtech Deals Digest: Servify stands tall in a dry funding weekDevice management startup Servify pulled in $65 million in funding led by Singularity Growth Opportunities Fund.
26 Aug, 2022, 06.48 PM IST
Skincare startup Deconstruct raises $2 million in funding led by Kalaari CapitalDeconstruct will use the capital for research and development, hiring, and expansion as it aims to become a Rs 100-crore brand in the next ...
24 Aug, 2022, 04.21 PM IST
Singapore FMCG major Believe invests $8 million in ecommerce startup OhsogoThe ecommerce platform aims to disrupt the online beauty and skincare space in Bangladesh.
08 Aug, 2022, 07.26 PM IST
D2C skincare brand Foxtale raises $4 million funding led by Matrix Partners IndiaMazumdar previously worked as an investment analyst at A91 Partners, which has backed D2C brands like Sugar Cosmetics and Plum.
14 Jun, 2022, 05.00 AM IST
CureSkin raises $5 million in funding led by JSW VenturesThe skincare startup will use the funds to grow its overall customer base, expand into adjacent categories and make further investments in ...
07 Mar, 2022, 03.57 PM IST
GlobalBees acquires homegrown millennial skincare brand ProlixrWith this acquisition, GlobalBees has entered the personal care segment, which is expected to reach $37.2 billion in India by the year 2025.
25 Oct, 2021, 10.43 PM IST
Minimalist raises $15 million from Sequoia India, Unilever VenturesSkincare startup Minimalist will use the funding for global expansion, besides enhancing infrastructure, R&D capabilities and content curat...
29 Jul, 2021, 10.38 AM IST