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

Nykaa is set to assume Kiehl’s India operations as it broadens its relationship with L’Oréal, reinforcing its role in premium beauty retail and brand distribution.

— Filed Sat, 25 Jul, 2026, 00:03 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

Nykaa is expanding its role with L'Oréal by taking over Kiehl’s India operations, strengthening its position in premium beauty retail and brand distribution in India.

Why this matters

The Kiehl’s move builds on reports of Nykaa exclusively operating the L’Oréal Luxe brand in India and aligns with its FY30 target of 600+ stores and 100 million beauty consumers.

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