Marie Claire set for India launch; Neena Haridas to be Editor-in-Chief & CEO

Marie Claire is launching in India in the first quarter of 2027, with Neena Haridas taking the helm as Editor-in-Chief & CEO. The French media brand will be launched in partnership with Kochi-based Kaalish & Co Publications Pvt Ltd, led by Venu Gopalakrishnan, to build a new “Marie Claire Universe”.

Having previously led Marie Claire India as Editor-in-Chief from 2010 to 2013, Haridas now returns with an expanded mandate, overseeing both the editorial vision and business strategy of the brand.

“The launch of Marie Claire is deeply personal to me, but what makes this moment especially exciting is the opportunity to reimagine what Marie Claire can be in India today. We are not simply bringing a magazine to a new market; we are creating a living, evolving world that women can enter, experience and engage with in meaningful ways. Our ambition is for Marie Claire to be international in its outlook, unmistakably Indian in its perspective, and relevant wherever and however our audience chooses to connect with us,” says Neena Haridas, Editor-in-Chief & CEO, Marie Claire India.

“India presents an exciting opportunity to rethink the relationship between media and its audiences. With Marie Claire, we want to build on the legacy of an iconic international title while creating something that looks firmly to the future. Our ambition is to bring together editorial excellence, intelligent technology and a deeper understanding of audiences to create a brand that evolves with its readers. Neena’s experience with Marie Claire and her understanding of the Indian reader will be integral to shaping this vision,” says Venu Gopalakrishnan, Founder-Publisher, Kaalish & Co Publications Pvt Ltd.

Jean de Boisdeffre, Executive Director of Marie Claire International, said: “We are delighted to launch Marie Claire in India alongside such an exceptional partner and team. The bold and innovative vision of Kaalish & Co Publications perfectly reflects the evolution of our brand. This launch marks the beginning of a new chapter in Marie Claire’s international journey. With its dynamic economy, extraordinary talent, and a population of more than one billion people, India is set to become one of the most strategic and influential markets in the continued growth of Marie Claire around the world.”