The strategic partnership between India and France has reached a new pinnacle, with both nations deepening their collaboration in artificial intelligence, innovation, and emerging technologies—creating unprecedented opportunities for startups seeking international growth

French beauty giant L’Oréal has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Innovist, a leading Indian digital-first personal care company, in a deal that marks the largest acquisition of a direct-to-consumer (D2C) beauty brand in the country .