Personal care
Unilever to buy Russian skincare company Concern Kalina for $694 million
15 Oct 2011
Unilever is acquiring Russian skincare company OAO Concern Kalina to expand in the Russian market
Jyothy makes open offer for Henkel India
30 Jul 2011
Jyothy launches open offer for Henkel India buyout
09 May 2011
Jyothy Laboratories today launched its open offer for a 20-per cent additional stake in Henkel India at Rs41.2 a share
No more ‘Kiwi’ as Sara Lee ends deal with Godrej
24 Mar 2011
Following the leveraged buyout of Sara Lee, Godrej Household Products Ltd and Sara Lee have terminated their agreement under which Godrej used to sell Kiwi shoe care and Kiwi Kleen brands in India and Sri Lanka.
Emami close to acquiring controlling stake in Paras Pharma for Rs3,000-cr
02 Dec 2010
Emami has emerged the front-runner leaving behind global pharma giants
Haircare industry in India poised for growth
24 Aug 2010
Gufic Biosciences wins trademark infringement case against American cosmetic major, Estee Lauder
12 Aug 2010
Wipro Yardley launches soap brand in India
29 Jul 2010
Dabur buys Turkish firm Hobi Kozmetik for $69 million
26 Jul 2010
The acquisition of Hobi Kozmetik is in line with Dabur's global strategy of scaling up FMCG operations
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