​Personal care brand Vicco has signed Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt as its new brand ambassador for the Indian market. Vicco is looking to tap the younger generation through its association with Bhatt.

​Delhi-based personal care brand Super Smelly has strengthened its product portfolio with the launch of its zero-toxin ‘Nine-to-Nine’ moisturiser.

From April 6 to 7, cosmetics trade show Professional Beauty India will hold an edition in Kolkata at the Big Lawn Nicco Park to facilitate networking between beauty brands and Indian and international buyers. 

Ayurvedic personal care brand Patanjali expects its Ruchi Soya acquisition to increase turnover to Rs 50,000 crore in the coming three to five years driven by new product launches and increased plantation area.

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.

Multi-brand beauty retailer Nykaa opened its first Luxe store in Vadodara, Gujarat, on December 25 in the city’s Inorbit Mall.

Personal care brand Johnson & Johnson has been served a Rs 230 crore ($34.6 million) fine by the National Anti-Profiteering Authority on goods and services profiteering charges.

Male personal care brand Bombay Shaving Company has raised Rs 45 crore ($6.76 million) in a funding round led by Sixth Sense Partners, as 25 angel investors partially exit the business.

Cosmetics brand Colorbar has launched an exclusive kiosk in Mumbai’s R- City Mall, Gathkopar, to promote its winter festive-themed products and has launched its first-ever makeup academy.

Fashion and lifestyle brand Good Earth’s personal care and wellness brand Paro continues to expand its product lines and held a saree draping workshop with Aaradhana in New Delhi from December 18 to 19.

Ayurvedic fast moving consumer goods brand Patanjali has won more time to complete its acquisition of edible oil business Ruchi Soya, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal ruled on Tuesday.

Amway India has expanded its popular Nutrilite Traditional Herbs (NTH) range with the addition of new products like Madhunashini, Shunti & Twak, Vasaka, Mulethi, and Surasa.

Multi-brand beauty retailer Nykaa opened a Nykaa Luxe store in Panjim, North Goa, on December 7 with featured brands including Bobbi Brown and and Estée Lauder.  

The Echoes of Earth music festival shone a spotlight on sustainable fashion with a flea market dedicated to up-and-coming fashion and lifestyle brands including Voi Jeans and No Borders over the weekend.

Future Group’s fast moving consumer goods business Future Consumer has named Rajnikant Sabnavis as its new chief executive officer, effective from January 1, 2020.

Ayurvedic fast-moving consumer goods business Patanjali has secured a Rs 3,200 crore ($481 million) bank loan from a group of lenders led by the State Bank of India to aid its acquisition of oil manufacturer Ruchi Soya.