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Unilever India Acquires Indian Beauty Brand Minimalist

Hindustan Unilever, the conglomerate’s Indian division, has taken a majority stake in the premium beauty brand.
Unilever Plc plans to sharpen its focus on health and hygiene.
Unilever's Indian division will fully acquire the beauty brand within two years. (Shutterstock)

Hindustan Unilever, the India unit of the global personal care conglomerate, announced on Wednesday that it will acquire a majority stake in Minimalist, the Indian premium beauty brand. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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