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.
India valuations hit 6-year low, but stocks still expensive than EM peers
India’s equity valuations have reached their lowest levels in six years after a recent market decline. Factors contributing to this decline include foreign selling, a