CALECIM Professional expands in India with multi-platform launch
CALECIM Professional has entered the Indian market with a multi-platform launch across Nykaa, TATA CLiQ Luxury, and its new official India website, CALECIMProfessional. in. The Singapore-based brand, backed by CellResearch Corporation, brings its stem cell-derived skin and hair regeneration products directly to Indian consumers, expanding beyond dermatology clinics and select salons.
A key focus of the launch is the Advanced Hair System, a six-week, clinically validated programme featuring the PTT-6® growth serum and Derma Stamp. The system is designed to improve scalp health, activate dormant follicles, and support early-stage hair thinning.
The launch coincided with the Nykaa Pink Friday and TATA CLiQ Luxury Black Friday sales, offering promotional access to the brand’s full India portfolio.
L’Oréal to set up one of its largest GCC in Hyderabad
L’Oréal is set to establish one of its largest Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in Hyderabad, strengthening India’s position as a key market and global operations base for the beauty company. The new centre will focus on technology, digital innovation, analytics, and research, operating independently from L’Oréal’s existing units in Mumbai and Bengaluru, which handle regional functions.
The GCC was a priority topic during L’Oréal’s global board visit to India, led by CEO Nicolas Hieronimus. The Hyderabad hub will undertake advanced mandates including AI/ML-driven consumer intelligence, data engineering, digital transformation, and global R&D-linked innovation. The move comes as the company aims to expand India’s contribution beyond its current 1 per cent of global revenue, positioning the country among its top markets.
Naturals pilots home services and launched new skincare brand
Naturals Salon and Spa is entering the home beauty space with a two-month pilot in Bengaluru, marking its first major move to compete with tech-driven beauty service platforms. The company plans to scale the model across southern states, including non-metros, after April 2026. The initiative extends Naturals’ core salon expertise into the beauty-tech market. The company is leveraging its franchise network by deploying two dedicated professionals per salon and equipping them with specialised service kits. With over 15,000 in-house service providers, Naturals aims to keep customer acquisition costs low while ensuring quality and trained talent. In the initial phase, the focus will be exclusively on skincare services, supported by an investment of ₹5 crore and contributions from franchise partners.
Alongside the service expansion, Naturals has also launched its direct-to-consumer skincare brand, NXTFACE. Backed by a ₹10 crore investment, the line includes serums, sunscreens, day creams and lip balms developed with Connell. The brand will scale through Naturals’ salons, e-commerce platforms, and its own website.
IHCL acquires majority stake in Atmantan to expand wellness portfolio
IHCL has signed definitive agreements to acquire a 51 per cent stake in Sparsh Infratech Private Limited, the parent company of luxury wellness destination Atmantan. The deal gives IHCL full ownership of the Atmantan brand and its intellectual property, marking a significant expansion of the group’s presence in the fast-growing wellness segment.
Located in Mulshi near Pune, Atmantan was founded in 2015 by Nikhil and Sharmilee Kapur and is known for its integrated wellness model combining Ayurveda, yoga, naturopathy, physiotherapy, nutrition, counselling, and functional fitness. The 36-acre, 97-key retreat offers structured programmes focused on stress management, detoxification, weight management, and preventive health.
The acquisition is aligned with IHCL’s strategy to diversify beyond traditional hospitality and meet rising demand for experiential and wellness-led travel. IHCL plans to leverage Atmantan’s established framework to scale wellness offerings across select domestic and international properties, reflecting a broader industry shift toward holistic and preventive well-being.
Mars Cosmetics to enter skincare and haircare, eyes ₹1,000-crore revenue
India ranked among the top five participating countries in World Wellness Weekend (WWW) 2025, recording 51.7 million verified social media impressions, 2.1 million engagements, and wellness activations across more than 120 cities. The ninth edition of the global initiative spanned over 180 countries, encouraging individuals and organisations to adopt preventive health, mindfulness, and community-driven well-being.
India’s participation stood out for its scale and diversity, bringing together hospitality brands, wellness centres, fitness communities, and local groups. Commenting on the milestone, Reena Sheth, India & APAC Ambassador for World Wellness Weekend and Founder of Gaiia, said the country’s rising prominence reflects the convergence of traditional practices and contemporary approaches to well-being. The performance positions India as a key driver of preventive wellness and community-based health engagement on the global stage.
Kay Beauty launches India’s first beauty-café concept
Kay Beauty has introduced India’s first beauty-meets-coffee concept store—Kay Kafé—at Pacific Mall, Delhi. Created in partnership with Blue Tokai, the space combines product discovery, mini makeovers, and specialty coffee, offering a modern, experiential retail format. With plans to scale across premium malls and a redesigned website to support seamless shopping, the brand is reimagining how beauty is experienced.
Katrina Kaif, Co-Founder of Kay Beauty, said, “Kay Kafé celebrates everything we love—self-care, creativity, and connection. We wanted to create a space where people could explore make-up in a relaxed, everyday way, combined with the comfort of a great cup of coffee.”