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Esskay Beauty Resources expands to tier two & three Indian cities
Mumbai: Esskay Beauty Resources, a beauty and wellness brand, is set to expand its presence across more Indian cities and international markets. Managing 14 brands in beauty, hair tools, and hair care, Esskay aims to empower salons, spas, and beauty professionals with quality products and education.
Currently operating in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh, the company plans to further its reach globally. Its distribution network has grown from 200 to 300 cities in India, with plans to extend to tier two and tier three cities.
“Our vision has always been to transform the beauty and wellness industry on a global scale, and we are committed to growing our homegrown brands in new and exciting markets,” said Esskay Beauty Resources director Ankit Virmani. “By expanding our footprint in urban cities, we aim to bring quality products and expert education to every corner of the Indian subcontinent and beyond.”
Esskay Beauty is also expanding its educational arm, Esskay Academy, increasing its courses from six to twenty. The company aims to collaborate with international artists and educators to enhance education quality.
“Our goal is to ensure that beauty professionals across the world are equipped with the knowledge and techniques needed to thrive in this ever-evolving industry. By collaborating with both national and international experts, we are creating a world-class educational experience through Esskay Academy,” said Esskay Beauty Resources director Subham Virmani.
With expansion comes a larger workforce, as Esskay Beauty has grown from 200 to over 290 employees to support its operations. This growth reflects the company’s commitment to elevating the beauty industry globally, driven by its vision to ‘Transform beauty and wellness to the next level globally’.
Brands
IndiGo names William Walsh CEO
Former IATA chief to take charge in August after Elbers exit, Bhatia steers interim
India’s biggest airline has moved fast and gone global. InterGlobe Aviation, which operates IndiGo, has tapped aviation heavyweight William Walsh as chief executive officer, subject to regulatory approvals, marking a sharp pivot as the carrier eyes its next burst of expansion.
Walsh, currently director general at the International Air Transport Association, will step down on July 31, 2026, and is expected to take charge by August 3. The appointment comes barely three weeks after Pieter Elbers exited the corner office, with Rahul Bhatia holding the fort in the interim.
The choice signals intent. Walsh brings decades of cockpit-to-boardroom experience, having led British Airways and later International Airlines Group, the parent of Aer Lingus, Iberia and Vueling. His tenure across carriers has been defined by hard resets, restructurings and cross-border consolidation—skills IndiGo may need as competition intensifies and scale becomes decisive.
Vikram Singh Mehta, chairman and non-executive independent director of IndiGo, said Walsh’s experience in managing large-scale airline operations and navigating complex market dynamics makes him well-suited to lead IndiGo in an increasingly competitive global aviation environment, adding that the appointment marks a new chapter as the airline scales in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
Rahul Bhatia said Walsh’s global perspective, operational expertise and customer-focused approach would be critical as IndiGo enters its next phase of expansion.
Walsh, widely regarded as one of the industry’s most influential figures, will oversee overall management and strategic direction, with a mandate spanning operational performance, network expansion, commercial strategy and customer experience. He is expected to work closely with the board and leadership team to sharpen IndiGo’s growth trajectory.
Walsh said IndiGo has a strong foundation and is well-positioned to capitalise on the evolving aviation landscape, adding that he looks forward to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and sustainable value creation across the organisation.
A new captain, a bigger runway—and a market that rewards scale. IndiGo is lining up for its next take-off.
