Consumer goods company Marico is expanding its international presence. It has acquired a 75% stake in Vietnamese direct-to-consumer beauty firm Skinetiq. This move strengthens Marico’s premium beauty portfolio and D2C strategy abroad. Vietnam is a key market for Marico due to its economic growth and evolving beauty sector. The company also recently acquired Indian plant-based protein brand Cosmix.
Geopolitics, crude risk and the IT conundrum: Sridhar Sivaram on why investors may need to stay selective
Geopolitical tensions in West Asia are creating market uncertainty, impacting energy supplies and capital flows. While Indian equities have shown resilience, prolonged conflict could significantly