Beauty Market

From Innovist to Minimalist: Why India's beauty brands are hot targets

Global beauty majors are increasingly turning to acquisitions as ingredient-led Indian brands reshape how products are developed, marketed, and scaled

Online beauty marketplaces push for growth with their in-house brands

Beauty marketplaces Nykaa and Tira are accelerating investments in private labels and acquired brands, aiming to boost profitability, plug market gaps and drive long-term growth

India's beauty products market projected to reach USD 39 bn by 2030: Report

India's beauty and personal care (BPC) products market is projected to reach USD 39 billion by 2030, driven by a fundamental shift in consumer behaviour, according to a report by e-commerce major Flipkart. Once an aspirational segment, beauty is increasingly being viewed as a daily essential for self-care and identity rather than an occasional indulgence, the report said. According to the 'Flipkart GlamUp Annual Beauty Trends Report 2026', the Indian beauty market, currently valued at approximately USD 27 billion, is identified by industry experts as one of the most attractive growth markets globally. "India's beauty market is at an inflexion point. What was once an aspirational category has become a daily expression of self-care, confidence, and identity. The opportunity is significant. India's beauty market is valued at USD 27 billion today and is expected to reach USD 39 billion by 2030, making it one of the world's most attractive growth markets," Priyanka Bhargav, Senior Direct

L'Oreal signs agreement to acquire majority stake in D2C firm Innovist

Innovist founding team will remain in place as minority shareholders and will continue to operate and scale the business in collaboration with L'Oreal India

Snabbit expands into beauty services with quick salon-at-home offering

Startup expands into salon-at-home services with instant fulfilment model after Bengaluru pilot completed over 2,000 beauty service jobs in six weeks

Small-town India is 'beautiful' for Amazon's luxury play: Siddharth Bhagat

Amazon India plans to add over 100 premium beauty brands in 2026 as demand from tier-2 and tier-3 cities accelerates across categories

Reliance Retail acquires Pahadi Local to scale beauty and wellness brand

Reliance Retail has acquired beauty and wellness brand Pahadi Local, with the founding team continuing in key roles as the company expands the label across retail and digital platforms

US beauty major Estee Lauder to acquire Ayurveda brand Forest Essentials

Forest Essentials headquarters to remain in Delhi; founder Mira Kulkarni to continue leading it

Homegrown perfume brands smell strong growth through capital infusion

Homegrown fragrance brands are scaling fast as young Indians turn perfumes into daily lifestyle statements, pushing India's scent market towards a $4-billion future

Motilal Oswal starts Nykaa coverage, sees growth but near-term gains capped

Nykaa, a specialty platform for beauty and personal care products, commands an estimated 27 per cent share of India's online BPC segment.

30 years on, Swedish beauty brand Oriflame scripts its second coming

Swedish direct-selling brand is betting on hyperlocal outreach beyond metros

Cosmoprof India's sixth edition opens with top global brands at Jio Centre

The Cosmoprof India 2025 edition will host 353 exhibitors and 800 brands representing 23 countries and regions

Why scalp care is becoming the new 'it' beauty trend for hair health

Consumers are increasingly fixating on their scalps, turning to head spas, pricey treatments and products to combat thin hair and irritation

Vanity economy: As reels proliferate, 'camera-ready' makeup comes of age

In 2025, the camera is the new mirror - grooming for screen is now part of everyday spending, from students to CEOs to content creators

Glass skin and snail mucin: South Korea's journey to global beauty power

Propelled by interest in all things South Korea, Amorepacific, the cosmetics giant, is expanding its reach into the United States. But so are many of its competitors

HydraFacials to botox: How India's wedding rush is powering a beauty boom

As India's wedding season begins, demand for quick, non-surgical beauty treatments surges - from HydraFacials and Botox to Ultherapy and PRP - promising glow without downtime

Urban Company sets price band at ₹98-103 per share for ₹1,900 cr IPO

Investors can apply for a minimum of 145 equity shares and in multiples thereof. A discount of Rs 9 per share is being offered to eligible employees applying under the employee reservation portion

Nykaa's owner FSN E-Commerce eyes expansion in Britain, global markets

FSN's UK push for Kay, which will be across 13 stores and Space NK's online platform, faces the challenge of increasing brand awareness in a very competitive cosmetics and skin care market

Robo-surgeries soar as AI boosts surgical efficiency, diagnostic precision

AI is adding to the efficiency of surgical procedures through predictive analytics, clinical decision support and diagnostic precision

High-tech touch-up for beauty industry: AR and AI redefine makeovers

Different shades of makeup, nail polish, eye shadow and hairstyles can be experimented with by using personal smartphone cameras