The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade will meet with industry representatives to discuss a draft e-commerce policy on data storage following concerns from foreign e-commerce businesses.

Authenticity, interaction with consumers, valuable content and new formats are some of the elements that will shape the future of fashion and beauty marketing, according to Launchmetrics. 

Natural skincare brand Kama Ayurveda opened its first “experiential store” in Gurugram’s Ambience Island on January 9 as the brand aims to offer offline exclusive experiences to customers.

High-end e-tail giant Yoox Net-A-Porter has named Nisreen Shocair as its CEO, Middle East. She joins with “extensive global retail and e-commerce expertise, holding senior positions in the UAE and New York”.

The Columbus, Ohio-based owner of Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works announced a decrease of 4.07% in sales over the holiday period on Thursday and cut its guidance for fourth-quarter earnings.

Manish Malhotra and European beauty brand Myglamm have come together to launch the ‘2020 Celebration Edit’ to celebrate New Year and the first anniversary of Manish Malhotra Haute Couture Makeup. 

​Personal care brand Mamaearth has raised Rs 130 crore ($18 million) in the third round of institutional funding, led by Sequoia India.

Premium heritage fashion and lifestyle exhibition The Haat will hold seven shopping fairs in four cities from January to May following a recent event in Raipur. 

​Birla Ayurveda has expanded its product portfolio in the personal care category, with the launch of two new products, catering to skincare and hair care, respectively. 

​Personal care company Rsh Global has launched a new range of products, under its brand name, Joy. Dubbed 'Joy Sensitive', the line is designed for acid attack survivors with sensitive skin.

Multi-brand beauty retailer Nykaa opened one of its Luxe premium outlets in Ludhiana’s MBD Mall on January 6 as the business continues to expand its brick-and-mortar presence in Tier 2 cities.

L'Oréal has plans to bring personalized beauty solutions into the home, via a new smart device.

​Amway India has announced the appointment of Ajay Khanna as its new chief marketing officer.

​Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) is expecting a marginal growth during the quarter ended December 31, 2019, due to the general consumption slowdown in the country. 

Brazilian personal care cosmetics maker Natura & Co Holding SA on Friday named Executive Chairman Roberto Marques as group chief executive officer after closing its acquisition of Avon Products Inc.