Honasa Consumer Ltd

Honasa Consumer Ltd has announced that its Board of Directors will convene on November 6, 2026. The primary agenda item is to consider and approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. Additionally, the trading window for designated persons and their immediate relatives will remain closed until 48 hours after the submission of these financial results to the stock exchanges. The disclosure will also be available on the company's website.

Honasa Consumer Ltd anticipates a robust Q2 FY27, projecting Net Sales Value (NSV) year-on-year (YoY) growth in the early thirties. This growth is expected to be driven by broad-based traction across its focus categories and brands. Mamaearth, the largest brand, is forecast to achieve high-teens YoY NSV growth, while younger brands are expected to accelerate their YoY NSV growth to around mid-forties. The company also expects continued EBITDA margin improvement, targeting an early double-digit operating margin profile for the quarter. This update is provisional and subject to limited review.

Sequoia Capital Global Growth Fund III – U.S. / India Annex Fund L.P. has sold 25,02,289 equity shares of Honasa Consumer Ltd on September 30, 2026, through an open-market transaction. This sale represents a 0.76% reduction in their shareholding. Before the transaction, Sequoia held 1,12,28,493 shares, equivalent to 3.44% of the company's total share capital. Following the sale, their holding stands at 87,26,204 shares, or 2.68%. The disclosure was made under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.

Peak XV Partners Investments VI sold 1,07,55,495 equity shares of Honasa Consumer Limited through an open-market transaction on September 30, 2026. This sale, disclosed under SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, reduced their shareholding by 3.30% of the total share capital. Prior to the sale, Peak XV Partners held 4,82,63,012 shares, representing 14.80% of the company's total share capital. Following the transaction, their holding decreased to 3,75,07,517 shares, equivalent to 11.50% of the total share capital. Persons Acting in Concert (PACs) including Sequoia Capital Global Growth Fund III and Redwood Trust also sold shares and will file separate disclosures.

Redwood Trust, along with Persons Acting in Concert (PACs) including Sequoia Capital Global Growth Fund III and Peak XV Partners Investments VI, has sold 75,549 equity shares of Honasa Consumer Limited. The transaction occurred on September 30, 2026, through an open-market sale. This sale represents a 0.02% reduction in their total shareholding. Prior to the sale, Redwood Trust and PACs held 3,39,012 shares, equivalent to 0.10% of the company's total share capital. Following the transaction, their holding has decreased to 2,63,463 shares, representing 0.08% of Honasa Consumer Limited.

Honasa Consumer Ltd has announced a closure of its trading window for designated persons and their immediate relatives. This closure will be effective from October 1, 2026, and will remain in effect until 48 hours after the submission of unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half-year ending September 30, 2026. The company has stated this is in accordance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, and its internal code of conduct. The disclosure will be hosted on the company's website.

Honasa Consumer Limited has announced the elevation of Nishchay Bahl from SVP - Offline Revenue to Chief Business Officer - Offline, effective September 08, 2026. In his new role, Bahl will spearhead the company's offline business across General Trade, Modern Trade, and other channels, focusing on accelerating growth, expanding distribution, and strengthening brand presence. Bahl has been instrumental in scaling Honasa's offline presence and strengthening trade relationships over the past three years. This move underscores Honasa's commitment to internal leadership development and leveraging experienced talent to drive future growth in its offline segment.

Honasa Consumer Ltd has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26. The report details the company's business activities, which are primarily wholesale and retail trading, accounting for 45.24% and 54.76% of turnover respectively. All turnover is derived from Beauty and Personal Care Products (NIC Code 46491 & 47722). The company operates 182 locations nationally, including offices and warehouses, and serves 31 countries internationally through direct and indirect exports contributing 2.8% to turnover. As of March 31, 2026, Honasa Consumer Ltd had 3,453 employees, with 1,827 being female (52.92%). The report also highlights the representation of women in leadership roles, with 33.3% on the Board of Directors and 25% in Key Management Personnel.

Honasa Consumer Ltd has announced its 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. IST, conducted via Video Conference. The meeting agenda includes the adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, the declaration of a final dividend of ₹3 per equity share for FY 2025-26, and the re-appointment of Mr. Varun Alagh as a Director. Additionally, the re-appointment of Mr. Subramaniam Somasundaram as an Independent Director for a second term is on the agenda. The cut-off date for e-voting and attending the AGM is September 21, 2026, with remote e-voting available from September 24 to September 27, 2026. The record date for the final dividend is August 28, 2026.

Honasa Consumer Ltd has informed its members about the process and documentation required for claiming nil or lower tax deduction at source (TDS) on the final dividend for FY 2025-26. The final dividend of ₹3 per equity share, recommended by the Board on May 21, 2026, is subject to member approval at the AGM on September 28, 2026. The record date is August 28, 2026. Members must submit necessary documents via KFin Technologies Limited's portal by September 10, 2026, to ensure accurate TDS deduction. The company also emphasizes updating personal and tax details with depositories for seamless dividend credit.