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Nykaa Pink Friday returns with mega beauty bonanza
MUMBAI: If retail therapy had a festival, Nykaa just lit the fireworks. The Pink Friday Sale is back, bigger, brighter and bold enough to make your wallet nervous. Started on 21 November at 4 pm, India’s biggest beauty event unleashed up to 60 per cent off across skincare, makeup and hair care, with more than 1,800 brands rolling out deals that verge on unbelievable.
From cult favourites like Lakmé, L’Oréal and Maybelline offering up to 50 per cent off to Cetaphil, Plum and Cerave dropping first time specials, the classics are well covered. Shoppers can also scoop up freebies on qualifying orders, with everything from minis to full size gifts tucked into pink carts.
The luxury lane is equally dazzling. M.A.C is serving 30 per cent off with B2G1 flash deals, Charlotte Tilbury is slicing prices on favourites, and brands like NARS, Estée Lauder, Lancôme, Clinique and Bobbi Brown are rolling out double digit savings along with generous extras. For fragrance and skincare lovers, the sale feels like a December stocking in November.
And because Nykaa loves surprises, the freebies are stacked high. Kay Beauty, Nykaa Cosmetics, Lakmé, Cetaphil, Dot & Key and more are packing in gifts, making every purchase feel like unwrapping a little celebration. Top spenders may even walk away with bumper surprises.
The giveaways go fully turbo this year. On Instagram, shoppers stand a chance to win everything from Dyson hampers to Disneyland trips, with a jaw dropping 100 free lipsticks each for ten top shoppers. Golden tickets offering luxe fragrance minis or Charlotte Tilbury’s pillow talk range add a golden sheen to the fun.
Haircare fans have their moment too. Agaro leads with a massive 70 per cent off, while Alan Truman, Ikonic and Winston offer 30 to 50 per cent off. Salon favourites Wella, L’Oréal Professionnel, Matrix and Kérastase join in with 25 to 40 per cent savings plus minis. Everyday staples like Dove and TRESemmé hit up to 60 per cent off.
Nykaa Play, the in app interactive channel, turns shopping into entertainment with live sessions, celebrity creators, exclusive coupons and instant wins. Beauty with benefits never looked so lively.
Fashion lovers get their own runway rush. Nykaa Fashion is dropping up to 80 per cent off across western wear, Indian wear, menswear, kidswear, home décor and more. Big names like H&M, Cider, Libas, Biba, RSVP, Forever New, Puma, Adidas, Crocs and New Balance are offering deals that feel like they missed a decimal. From festive glam to cool streetwear, the discounts run deep.
Accessories sparkle with up to 75 per cent off from Aldo, Miraggio, Guess, John Jacobs and Zaveri Pearls, while home brands like Mason Home and D’Decor offer Pinterest friendly prices. Kids’ fashion brands round it off with “too cute to miss” steals.
Ten days, thousands of deals and one iconic celebration of all things beauty and style. The Nykaa Pink Friday Sale has officially opened its doors, and this year’s haul promises to be the biggest yet.
Brands
Oyo parent Prism appoints former Sebi chief Ajay Tyagi to Board
Former market regulator joins Prism to strengthen governance for IPO
NEW DELHI: Prism, the parent entity of Oyo, has appointed former Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi as an independent director, as the hospitality firm gears up for its planned Rs 6,650 crore initial public offering (IPO).
Tyagi, a 1984-batch IAS officer, served as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) from 2017 to 2022. His appointment is aimed at strengthening the company’s governance framework and providing strategic oversight as it moves closer to a public listing.
He joins a high-profile board that already includes several prominent names from global business and policy circles. These include Troy Matthew Alstead, former CFO and group president of Starbucks; Aditya Ghosh, co-founder of Akasa Air; Deepa Malik, paralympic athlete and Padma Shri awardee; William Steve Albrecht, professor of accountancy at Utah State University; and Bejul Somaia, partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Prism founder Ritesh Agarwal, said Tyagi’s experience in capital markets regulation and public-institution stewardship will be critical as the company scales operations and enhances long-term accountability.
The company recently filed preliminary papers with Sebi to raise Rs 6,650 crore through a confidential route. Market sources estimate its valuation will be in the range of $7 billion to $8 billion.
Over the course of his career, Tyagi has held senior roles in the ministry of finance, where he oversaw investment policy and financial-sector reforms. His induction to the Prism board signals a renewed focus on aligning the company’s internal standards with the stringent requirements of public markets as it advances toward its IPO.
