Nykaa appoints ex-Instamart COO Ankit Jain to lead Nykaa Now

Ankit Jain will head Nykaa’s rapid-delivery arm, Nykaa Now, while also serving as EVP of supply chain for Nykaa Beauty. The service offers more than 1,000 brands across 13 cities, with deliveries in 30–60 minutes.

— Filed Wed, 29 Jul, 2026, 11:39 IST · Source IMAGES Business of Fashion · Updated

Nykaa appointed former Instamart COO Ankit Jain as Nykaa Now business head and Nykaa Beauty supply-chain EVP. The rapid-delivery service offers 1,000-plus brands in 13 cities and targets expansion across high-demand Indian locations by FY30.

Why this matters

The appointment adds rapid-delivery and supply-chain leadership as Nykaa expands brand operations, following signals on its takeover of Kiehl’s India operations and broader L’Oréal Luxe partnership.

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