Fogg has emerged as the most popular men’s deodorant’s in India followed by Engage, Nivea, Wild Stone, and Axe, which slipped to fifth place from second place in 2016.
Patanjali could soon announce plans for an initial public offering, the brand’s head Baba Ramdev hinted on Dec. 12.
Indian fast-moving consumer goods and healthcare brand Sri Sri Tattva has partnered with Al Maya supermarket chain to expand its presence in the UAE market.
The World Ayurveda Foundation will host the Eighth World Ayurveda Congress and Arogya Expo in Ahmedabad from Dec. 14-17.
Lakmé Fashion Week will hold its model auditions for the upcoming Summer/Resort 2019 edition on Dec.14.
Dabur India Limited is strengthening its association with the state of Gujarat and is now procuring most of its materials for its Ayurvedic products there.
Unilever Ventures has invested an undisclosed amount in Pureplay Skin Sciences (India) Pvt. Ltd, the business that retails Plum skincare products, as part of its Series A funding.
ForestEssentials has launched a limited edition “Christmas Store” that features a number of limited edition products and themed gift hampers as well as promotions.
Bollywood star Sidharth Malhotra has been appointed as India’s first male brand ambassador for a female-centred cosmetics line, the LIT cruelty-free line by MyGlamm.
The National Anti Profiteering Authority (NAA) found a Johnson & Johnson distributor guilty of not passing on Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts to the consumer, setting a precedent for future cases.
Mass cosmetics sales on Amazon have reached an estimated $140 million this year, with Maybelline earning the title of top-selling cosmetics brand on the platform according to new data from Edge by Ascential.
Dr Blossom Kochhar has opened a Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic “Earth to Bottle” store within the Solace Day Spa in Ballygunge, Kolkata. The store opening also marked the launch of the brand’s Aromatherapy Haircare Range.
Global cosmetics brand Estee Lauder has appointed Bollywood actress Diana Penty as its first Indian brand ambassador. Diana will be endorsing Estee Lauder products in the country.
Patanjali plans to open 670 retail outlets in rural areas in Uttarakhand and will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Uttarakhand expected in early 2019.
Beauty brands and manufacturers who fail to embrace the rising zero waste movement will struggle to exist in the future, as more consumers shift towards eco-friendly companies amid environmental concerns.
