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Lush rolls out winter line-up with ethical hair, skin and bodycare
BENGALURU: British cosmetics brand Lush has unveiled its winter line-up in India, rolling out a curated range of haircare, skincare and bath and body products aimed at repairing and nourishing skin and hair through the colder months. The collection is now available on Lush.in.
Staying true to the brand’s ethos, the seasonal assortment is handmade using fresh ingredients, responsibly sourced essential oils and aromatherapy-led formulations. The winter edit underscores Lush’s long-standing commitment to cruelty-free, ethical beauty, combining indulgent textures with functional, plant-powered performance.
Bilberry Brands founder and CEO Vishal Anand, the exclusive licensee partner for Lush in India, said the winter range reflects the brand’s focus on simple, effective recipes rooted in ethical sourcing and craftsmanship. He added that ingredients such as Turkish rose absolute, Sicilian lemon and vitamin-rich botanical oils are designed to protect and nourish skin and hair during colder weather.
The line-up features several global bestsellers. Wasabi Shan Kui shampoo, priced at Rs.1,795, returns as a winter hero for dull hair, formulated with wasabi, horseradish purée and fresh lemon juice to boost scalp circulation and shine. Super Milk conditioning spray, retailing at Rs.2,495 and selling at a rate of one bottle every 40 seconds globally, offers lightweight leave-in conditioning with almond, coconut and oat milks.
For textured hair, Glory conditioner (Rs.1,595) blends coconut cream, okra gel and castor oil to combat winter dryness, while Daddy-O shampoo (Rs.1,495) uses violet pigments and citrus oils to keep blonde and greying hair bright. Happy Happy Joy Joy conditioner (Rs.1,895) combines rose water from Turkey and Tunisian neroli for hydration with a lingering floral finish.
In skincare, Celestial moisturiser (Rs.3,995), a Lush bestseller since 1996, returns in a self-preserving formula designed to soothe sensitive winter skin, while Eau Roma Water toner (Rs.1,395) offers a minimalist blend of lavender and rose waters to calm irritation. Bath and body highlights include Ro’s Argan in-shower moisturiser (Rs.1,095) and the Rose Jam shower gel (Rs.1,695), both infused with Fair Trade cocoa butter, argan oil and Turkish rose absolute.
Lush said all products in the winter collection are made using ethically sourced ingredients, from vanilla grown by smallholder farmers in Uganda and Tanzania to neroli from family-run producers in Tunisia.
Brands
FSS names Anand Krishnamurthi head of global digital delivery
Tech veteran to drive AI-first, cloud-led transformation in payments globally
CHENNAI: Financial Software and Systems (FSS), an AI-first payment infrastructure company, has appointed Anand Krishnamurthi as head of global digital delivery.
In his new role, Anand Krishnamurthi will lead FSS’s global digital delivery capabilities, focusing on AI-first and cloud-led transformation while ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes for customers worldwide. He will be based in Chennai and report to V. Balasubramanian, CEO of FSS.
Bringing 28 years of experience in technology and digital transformation across banking, capital markets, financial services, and insurance, Anand has held senior leadership positions at Cognizant and NuSummit. He is recognised for scaling multi-geography delivery teams, leading mission-critical platforms, and embedding AI-driven automation in complex, regulated environments.
“What drew me to FSS is its deep payments expertise, strong product DNA, and the scale at which its platforms power real-world financial ecosystems,” said Anand Krishnamurthi. “I aim to strengthen delivery predictability, execution rigor, and engineering quality, building empowered teams that deliver measurable customer outcomes. FSS has a unique opportunity to create real-time, AI-infused payments infrastructure that is resilient, secure, and globally scalable.”
V. Balasubramanian added, “Anand’s track record in leading multi-geography delivery programs and AI-first operating models makes him the ideal leader for FSS as we accelerate our AI-driven digital payments business. His leadership will help us raise the bar for outcomes globally.”
This appointment is part of FSS’s broader push to build an AI-powered, cloud-native delivery organisation capable of meeting the evolving needs of banks, fintechs, and financial institutions worldwide.
