Official ranking by WCRC. Original at wcrcleaders.com
#17 of 100 – Beauty & Personal Care

Dot & Key

A fun, fruit-based skincare brand known for its sunscreens.

By Abhimanyu Ghosh, Chairman, WCRC, with the WCRC Business Intelligence Unit · November 2026

Consumer Trust 80/100
Dot & Key ranked #17 in India's Most Trusted D2C Brands 2026 by WCRC
Trust Score79.76out of 100
India D2C rank#17 of 100
HeadquartersKolkata
Founded2018
Latest revenue₹423 Cr operating revenue (FY25), Dot & Key Wellness (Nykaa)
Trust pillar80/100

The Dot & Key story

Dot & Key was founded in 2018 by Anisha Sharma and is owned today by Nykaa (FSN E-Commerce). It is one of 20 Beauty & Personal Care brands in this year's ranking, where it places #4.

Why people trust Dot & Key

Effective products and bright packaging have won young buyers, with strong profits.

The watch-out

Its playful image must keep pace with science-led rivals.

Why Dot & Key ranks #17

Strongest of the four trust-led pillars

Brand Positioning, scored 82 out of 100.

Room to grow

Brand Recall, scored 78 out of 100.

The WCRC D2C Trust Score gives 80% of the weight to Consumer Trust, Brand Recall, Positioning and Brand Love. Dot & Key scores 79.76 overall.

Pillar profile

Consumer Trust & Sentiment (32%)
80
Brand Recall (18%)
78
Brand Positioning (15%)
82
Brand Love (15%)
82
Product, Innovation & Delivery (10%)
80
Digital & Financial Soundness (6%)
80
Governance & ESG (4%)
68

Versus its nearest rivals

Questions people ask

What rank is Dot & Key in WCRC's India's Most Trusted D2C Brands 2026?

Dot & Key ranks #17 of 100 in WCRC's India's Most Trusted D2C Brands 2026, with a WCRC D2C Trust Score of 79.76 out of 100.

Why is Dot & Key trusted?

Effective products and bright packaging have won young buyers, with strong profits.

What is Dot & Key's revenue?

₹423 Cr operating revenue (FY25), Dot & Key Wellness (Nykaa), as per the company's filed accounts or published results.

Who owns Dot & Key?

Dot & Key is owned by Nykaa (FSN E-Commerce). It was founded in 2018 and is based in Kolkata.

What is Dot & Key's biggest challenge?

Its playful image must keep pace with science-led rivals.

Key facts

BrandDot & Key
Company / ownerNykaa (FSN E-Commerce)
HeadquartersKolkata, India
Founded2018
Founder(s)Anisha Sharma
Latest revenue₹423 Cr operating revenue (FY25), Dot & Key Wellness (Nykaa), as per company filings
SectorBeauty & Personal Care
Country of originIndia

Sources

  • Financial statements filed with the Registrar of Companies, Ministry of Corporate Affairs
  • Company website, official announcements and press releases
  • Published interviews and statements by the founders and leadership
  • WCRC Business Intelligence Unit research: consumer ratings and reviews, complaint records, search demand and social data
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Financials. Only brands whose owners publish financial results were considered for this research. Brands that do not publish their financials have not been assessed or ranked.

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