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India offers huge growth potential for Alma Lasers, a global leader in energy-based medical and aesthetic solutions, and it plans to expand its product portfolio in the country by introducing additional platforms, injectables, and skincare solutions, according to a top company official. Alma is a leading Israeli company specialising in the innovation and manufacturing of medical lasers, light-based, radiofrequency, and ultrasound platforms for the aesthetics, surgical, and beauty (spa) markets. It has a strong presence across Asia, particularly in India, China, Korea, Japan, and Australia. Alma operates directly in these regions through its subsidiaries. Speaking during the opening ceremony of Alma Academy in Thailand held between September 26-29, that saw attendance from 340 physicians and company partners from 34 countries, Alma Lasers CEO Lior Dayan said, over the past 25 years, the company has partnered with numerous clinics to advance the field of aesthetic treatments, deliveri

Honasa Consumer expects its skin care brand The Derma Co to reach an annual revenue run rate of Rs 1,000 crore in next three to five years, according to the FMCG maker's latest annual report. Besides, the company also expects its other skin care brand Aqualogica and hair care brand Dr. Sheth's to enter the Rs 500-crore ARR (annual revenue run-rate) club and BBLUNT to reach Rs 250 crore ARR by then. Its flagship brand Mamaearth, which plays across face, hair, and body segment, has already become the fastest-growing BPC (Beauty and Personal Care) brand to reach an annual revenue of Rs 1,000 crore and became the sixth-largest multi-category brand. "The other brands in our 'House of Brands' portfolio hold enormous potential as well. In the next three to five years, we expect The Derma Co to enter the Rs 1,000-crore ARR club, Aqualogica and Dr. Sheth's to enter the Rs 500-crore ARR club, and BBLUNT to enter the Rs 250-crore ARR club," said its founders Ghazal and Varun Alagh addressing

L'Oreal will now acquire 10 per cent stake for undisclosed premium from Sunshine SwissCo AG, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), Auba Investment Pte Ltd

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D2C skincare brand Foxtale on Wednesday said it has raised USD 18 million (about Rs 150 crore) in a funding round led by Singapore-based Panthera Growth Partners and plans to deploy the fresh capital towards category expansion and top-level hiring. The Series B funding round also saw participation from the company's returning investors Matrix Partners India and Kae Capital. Founded by Romita Mazumdar, the Mumbai-based startup commenced operations in January 2022 and has a vast customer base spanning over 100 Indian cities. "The fresh round of funds will be deployed towards expanding our digital footprint and introducing newer categories in our portfolio of products. Apart from category expansion, we are also looking to hire some C-suite executives into the team," Mazumdar told PTI. The young entrepreneur further mentioned that Foxtale is a digital-first business, with 90 per cent of its revenue driven digitally. Foxtale's gross revenue for FY24 stood at Rs 175 crore. For FY25, t

Skincare firm Mamaearth's parent posted a near 22% rise in revenue from operations to Rs 471 crore

Beauty brands, many of them founded by celebs, are driving India's aspirational personal care market

HUL will focus on face cleansing, sun care, light moisture, serums, body care, and masstige skincare

Charwee is a whole new way to care for your skin in the most gentle, clean, and effective way possible

For its acne research, Valisure tested 66 benzoyl peroxide products, including creams, lotions, gels and washes available either over the counter from major retailers or via prescription

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Mehta, who has an experience of over two decades in the FMCG sector, will steer the brand in the country, Nivea India said in a statement

The company has also acquired stakes in BBlunt and Dr. Sheth's

Prior to joining VLCC, Gupta was the CEO of SuperStore by Nykaa. Before that he was the chief customer and marketing officer for Flipkart between 2019-21

Oliva Skin & Hair Clinic, which is a medico-aesthetic dermatology services player, has said it has sold majority stake to Kedaara Capital for a consideration of USD 65 million (around Rs 530 crore). With its third investment in the single speciality healthcare segment, Kedaara aims to fuel Oliva's growth towards becoming a leading medico-aesthetic dermatology chain, a statement said. The transaction also provides an exit to InvAscent, which invested in the company in 2014, it said, without disclosing the details such how much was invested and for what stake. Nor the company disclosed what is the stake that Kedaara has picked up. Founded by Prashant Soma in 2009, Oliva has been supported by multiple rounds of funding from InvAscent-advised India Life Sciences Fund II. Oliva grew from a four-centre Hyderabad-based operation to a network of 23 centres across Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, Kochi and Vizag now and offers a range of skin and hair treatments and products. Kedaara is

According to reports, Torrent Pharmaceuticals is set to sign a deal to acquire Curatio Healthcare, a maker of skincare products, for Rs 2100 crore.

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The founder of Dr Sheth's will continue to lead the business and product innovation

Piramal Pharma on Monday said its consumer products division has roped in Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn for its flagship brand Tetmosol.