Wipro Consumer Care to Acquire 60% Stake in Skincare Brand Dermatouch for Rs 387.5 Crore
Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting is acquiring a 60% stake in premium skincare brand Dermatouch for Rs 387.5 crore, with plans to acquire the remaining 40% over the next three years. Dermatouch, founded by Anish Nagpal and Amit Purswani, reported Rs 131 crore revenue in FY26, growing 114% from the previous year. The acquisition marks Wipro's entry into digital-first skincare brands and follows recent purchases of other personal care companies. The Dermatouch management will continue operating the brand during the transition.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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moneycontrol broke this story on 18 Aug, 10:20 am. Other outlets followed.