US-based beauty conglomerate The Estee Lauder Companies has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining stake in luxury Ayurvedic skincare brand Forest Essentials, taking full ownership of the Indian brand.
The company currently holds a minority stake in Forest Essentials and will purchase the remaining shares from existing shareholders. The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal is expected to close later this year, subject to regulatory approvals.
Founded by Mira Kulkarni in 2000, Forest Essentials has emerged as one of…

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