Nykaa takes over Kiehl’s India operations in expanded L’Oréal role

Nykaa is deepening its relationship with L’Oréal by taking over operations for premium skincare brand Kiehl’s in India, signalling a broader operating and distribution role in prestige beauty retail.

— Filed Sun, 26 Jul, 2026, 01:31 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

Nykaa is expanding its role with L'Oréal by taking over Kiehl's India operations, according to the unavailable article’s URL headline. The move indicates a deeper operating and distribution role for Nykaa in premium beauty retail.

Why this matters

The Kiehl’s move follows recent signals on Nykaa’s expanded L’Oréal partnership, including its takeover of Kiehl’s India operations, pointing to a broader prestige-beauty operating role.

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