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

Nykaa is taking over operations of Kiehl’s in India, extending its relationship with L’Oréal and adding a global skincare brand to its beauty retail portfolio.

— Filed Sat, 1 Aug, 2026, 18:32 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

Nykaa is expanding its role with L'Oréal by taking over operations of skincare brand Kiehl's in India.

Why this matters

The move extends Nykaa’s February 2026 exclusive L’Oréal Luxe pact, previously resurfaced in signals covering the Kiehl’s India takeover and expanded L’Oréal tie-up.

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