Forest Essentials
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From 5 stories, the newest dated 6 Oct 2026. Summary written 6 Oct 2026.
Forest Essentials is an Indian beauty and skincare brand that will remain led from New Delhi and has nearly 200 freestanding stores in India.[1] source: Business Standard
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Estée Lauder made a minority investment in 2008 and has held a 49 per cent stake since 2020.[1] source: Business Standard Business Standard reported that Estée Lauder agreed to buy the remaining 51 per cent, with closing expected in the second half of 2026 and the deal value undisclosed.[1] source: Business Standard
In August 2026, Mint reported that Urban Company is offering Forest Essentials treatments in its at-home beauty services in NCR and Mumbai, priced at ₹4,999-5,999.[2] source: Mint In July 2026, The Hindu BusinessLine listed Forest Essentials among Indian beauty brands expanding into US, UK and Middle East markets.[3] source: The Hindu BusinessLine Business Standard's April report on summer skincare named Forest Essentials among brands benefiting as shoppers blend Ayurvedic and science-led products, with premium Ayurveda routines costing above ₹10,000.[4] source: Business Standard
In October 2026, Moneycontrol reported that Piyush Goyal met Estée Lauder CEO Stéphane de La Faverie to seek more manufacturing and sourcing in India, where Estée Lauder sells 14 brands.[5] source: Moneycontrol The same report noted that Estée Lauder agreed in July to acquire Forest Essentials.[5] source: Moneycontrol
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Questions about Forest Essentials
How many Forest Essentials stores are there?
Forest Essentials had nearly 200 freestanding stores in India, as reported by Business Standard in October 2026.[1] source: Business Standard
What is Forest Essentials' current strategy in India?
In August 2026 Forest Essentials treatments were added to Urban Company's at-home beauty services in NCR and Mumbai.[2] source: Mint In July 2026 it was listed among Indian beauty brands expanding into US, UK and Middle East markets.[3] source: The Hindu BusinessLine Estée Lauder's purchase of the remaining 51 per cent is expected to close in the second half of 2026.[1] source: Business Standard