Honasa Consumer Ltd

The key equity benchmarks traded with major losses in afternoon trade, mirroring weak global cues amid newly introduced Anthropic AI model, raising concerns about the long-term implications for outsourcing-driven IT business models. Sentiment remained cautious and shifting towards risk-off stance. The Nifty traded below the 25,550 mark. Barring media index all the sectoral indices on the NSE were traded in red with metal, IT and realty shares leading the fall. At 13:25 PM ST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex tumbled 813.20 points or 0.97% to 82,850.87. The Nifty 50 index tanked 263.45 points or 1.02% to 25,542.90. In the broader market, the BSE 150 MidCap Index dropped 1.20% and the BSE 250 SmallCap Index slipped 0.99%. The market breadth was weak. On the BSE, 1,293 shares rose and 2,737 shares fell. A total of 178 shares were unchanged. Gainers & Losers: Bajaj Finance (up 2.02%), Eicher Motors (up 1.49%), Apollo Hospitals Enterprise(up 0.46%), Tech Mahindra (up 0.46%) and Larsen & Tourbo (up 0.29%) were the major Nifty50 gainers. Hindalco Industries (down 5.17%), Hindustan Unilever (down 3.57%), Eternal (down 3.04%), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) (down 2.62%) and Adani Enterprises (down 2.58%) were the major Nifty50 losers. Stocks in Spotlight: Honasa Consumer gained 3.64% after reporting a strong operational and financial performance for the quarter ended 31 December 2025. Indian Hotels Company declined 1.10%. The company consolidated net profit jumped 55.10% to Rs 903.23 crore on 12.91% rise in revenue from operations to Rs 2,841.96 crore in Q3 FY26 over Q3 FY25. NIBE tumbled 5.95% after the company reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 18.87 crore in Q3 FY26, compared with a net profit of Rs 1.94 crore posted in Q3 FY25. Revenue from operations fell 60.3% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 59.08 crore in the quarter ended 31 December 2025. Lupin shed 0.16%. The company reported 37.46% surge in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,175.55 crore in Q3 FY26 as against Rs 855.16 crore posted in Q3 FY25. Total revenue from operations jumped 24.26% year-on-year to Rs 7,167.52 crore in the quarter ended 31 December 2025. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) reported 1.60% increase in standalone net profit to Rs 8,371.85 crore in Q3 FY2, compared with Rs 8,239.92 crore in Q3 FY25. However, revenue from operations declined 6.43% YoY to Rs 31,546.51 crore in the quarter ended 31 December 2025. Global Markets: European market advanced as investors awaited U.S. inflation data, due later today. The Asia-Pacific market declined Friday, tracking Wall Street declines, as fears over artificial intelligence disruption drove the S&P 500 to a third straight day of losses. Certain pockets of the U.S. stock market have been hit this year by the release of AI tools that threaten to automate tasks performed by some companies'or at least risk eating into their profit margins. Overnight on Wall Street, US stocks fell sharply Thursday as the market punished companies seen as potential losers from artificial-intelligence technology. The S&P 500 fell 108.71 points to 6,832.76. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 669.42 to 49,451.98, and the Nasdaq Composite sank 469.32 to 22,597.15.Powered by Capital Market - Live

On a reported basis, consolidated revenue from operations stood at Rs 602 crore in Q3 FY26, up 16.2% YoY from Rs 518 crore in Q3 FY25. On a like-for-like basis, revenue came in at Rs 630 crore, marking the company's highest-ever quarterly revenue and reflecting 21.7% YoY growth. Gross profit rose 13.9% YoY to Rs 412 crore, although gross margin moderated to 68.5% from 70.0% in the year-ago period. Profit after tax stood at Rs 50 crore in Q3 FY26, up 92.9% YoY from Rs 26 crore in Q3 FY25. PAT margin improved to 8.3% from 5.0%. Before exceptional items, PAT was reported at Rs 55 crore, nearly doubling year-on-year. Profit before tax increased 128% YoY to Rs 67 crore, while PBT margin expanded to 11.2% from 5.7%. EBITDA surged 150.7% YoY to Rs 66 crore from Rs 26 crore, with EBITDA margin expanding sharply to 10.9% from 5.0% in Q3 FY25. Employee benefit expenses rose to Rs 71 crore, accounting for 11.8% of revenue, compared with 10.0% in the year-ago quarter. Advertisement expenses stood at Rs 186 crore, representing 30.9% of revenue, lower than 34.3% in Q3 FY25. Underlying Volume Growth (UVG) for the quarter stood at 30.2%, indicating steady consumer demand across core categories. Focus categories delivered over 25% growth, while flagship brand Mamaearth returned to double-digit growth, driven by product re-innovation and sharper investments. Younger brands recorded over 25% growth, and The Derma Co. maintained a double-digit EBITDA profile while scaling efficiently. Offline execution improved with direct outlet coverage crossing 1 lakh outlets, and total distribution expanding over 25% YoY to 2.7 lakh outlets, with a strong focus on the top 100 towns. Management highlighted continued investment in product re-innovation, with offerings such as Mamaearth Rice Face Wash and BBlunt Intense Moisture Shampoo performing strongly against leading national and international competitors. The company reiterated its focus on strengthening margins, improving capital efficiency and building a structurally stronger business for sustainable long-term growth. Honasa Consumer is India's largest digital-first beauty and personal care company, with a diverse portfolio of eight brands. Powered by Capital Market - Live

TBO Tek Ltd, L&T Technology Services Ltd, Engineers India Ltd, Muthoot Finance Ltd are among the other stocks to see a surge in volumes on BSE today, 13 February 2026.Honasa Consumer Ltd witnessed volume of 9.9 lakh shares by 10:45 IST on BSE, a 59.07 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 16759 shares. The stock increased 3.16% to Rs.308.50. Volumes stood at 67641 shares in the last session.TBO Tek Ltd saw volume of 2.03 lakh shares by 10:45 IST on BSE, a 50.74 fold spurt over two-week average daily volume of 3998 shares. The stock dropped 5.23% to Rs.1,394.45. Volumes stood at 11242 shares in the last session.L&T Technology Services Ltd recorded volume of 1.55 lakh shares by 10:45 IST on BSE, a 35.09 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 4409 shares. The stock lost 4.40% to Rs.3,539.95. Volumes stood at 4735 shares in the last session.Engineers India Ltd notched up volume of 33.36 lakh shares by 10:45 IST on BSE, a 25.12 fold spurt over two-week average daily volume of 1.33 lakh shares. The stock rose 14.68% to Rs.207.35. Volumes stood at 73128 shares in the last session.Muthoot Finance Ltd recorded volume of 2.39 lakh shares by 10:45 IST on BSE, a 6.78 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 35191 shares. The stock lost 11.03% to Rs.3,620.25. Volumes stood at 57149 shares in the last session.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Net profit of Honasa Consumer rose 92.93% to Rs 50.20 crore in the quarter ended December 2025 as against Rs 26.02 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2024. Sales rose 16.24% to Rs 601.54 crore in the quarter ended December 2025 as against Rs 517.51 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2024. ParticularsQuarter EndedDec. 2025Dec. 2024% Var. Sales601.54517.51 16 OPM %10.895.05 - PBDT82.9342.03 97 PBT71.8929.42 144 NP50.2026.02 93 Powered by Capital Market - Live

Honasa Consumer will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 12 February 2026.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Caplin Point Laboratories Ltd, The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd, Astrazeneca Pharma India Ltd, Maharashtra Seamless Ltd are among the other stocks to see a surge in volumes on NSE today, 30 December 2025.Honasa Consumer Ltd registered volume of 193.17 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 27.19 fold spurt over two-week average daily volume of 7.11 lakh shares. The stock rose 5.34% to Rs.291.80. Volumes stood at 10.21 lakh shares in the last session.Caplin Point Laboratories Ltd witnessed volume of 3.98 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 8.98 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 44277 shares. The stock dropped 6.00% to Rs.1,780.00. Volumes stood at 41821 shares in the last session.The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd registered volume of 3.15 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 7.61 fold spurt over two-week average daily volume of 41410 shares. The stock rose 3.29% to Rs.1,888.80. Volumes stood at 19811 shares in the last session.Astrazeneca Pharma India Ltd clocked volume of 38380 shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 5.47 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 7020 shares. The stock lost 3.02% to Rs.8,770.00. Volumes stood at 8945 shares in the last session.Maharashtra Seamless Ltd notched up volume of 7.72 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 5.33 fold spurt over two-week average daily volume of 1.45 lakh shares. The stock slipped 0.02% to Rs.551.00. Volumes stood at 1.33 lakh shares in the last session.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Alagh on 29 December 2025 acquired 18.52 lakh shares, or 0.57% of the company's total equity, at Rs 270 per share, aggregating to about Rs 50 crore. Following the transaction, his shareholding climbed to 32.45%, while the aggregate promoter and promoter group stake increased to 35.54%. As of September 2025, Alagh held a 31.88% stake in the company, with total promoter holding at 34.97%. The stock move reflected positive investor sentiment around the promoter's confidence in the company's long-term prospects. Honasa Consumer is a brand house focused on the personal care and beauty market. The company operates a portfolio of digital-first brands including Mamaearth, The Derma Co., Aqualogica, Bblunt, Dr Sheth's, Staze and Lumin've, developed through a customer insights'driven product strategy. Honasa's distribution network covers more than 100,000 FMCG retail outlets and spans over 18,000 pin codes, making its products available across more than 700 districts in India. The company reported a net profit of Rs 39 crore in Q2 FY26 as against a net loss of Rs 19 crore recorded in Q2 FY25. Revenue from operations rose by 16.5% year-over-year (YoY) to Rs 538 crore during the quarter. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Honasa Consumer announced that Varun Alagh, Promoter of the Company has informed the Company that he has increased his equity stake in the Company, today i.e. 29 December 2025, by acquiring 18,51,851 equity shares constituting 0.57% of total share capital of the Company through block deal mechanism at a price of Rs 270/- per equity shares aggregating to Rs 50 crore. Post acquisition of additional equity shares, Varun Alagh's shareholding has increased to 10,55,82,701 equity shares constituting 32.45% of total share capital of the Company. The aggregate holding of Promoter and Promoter group has increased to 11,56,48,401 equity shares constituting 35.54% of total share capital of the Company. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Honasa will buy a 95% stake through a secondary purchase at an enterprise value of Rs 195 crore, with the remaining 5% to be acquired after 12 months based on agreed valuation terms. Reginald Men was founded in August 2022 and focuses on premium personal care products for men, especially sunscreens and serums. The brand generated over Rs 70 crore in revenue with nearly 25% EBITDA in the last twelve months. Its Helios Moisturizing Sunscreen is currently the most searched men's sunscreen on Google in India. Honasa said the acquisition expands its presence in the fast-growing men's personal care segment and strengthens its reach in South India, where Reginald Men earns most of its revenue. The company gains access to established product playbooks and deeper insights in categories that are already key focus areas, including sunscreens and serums. Honasa Consumer is a brand house focused on the personal care and beauty market. The company operates a portfolio of digital-first brands including Mamaearth, The Derma Co., Aqualogica, Bblunt, Dr Sheth's, Staze and Lumin've, developed through a customer insights'driven product strategy. Honasa's distribution network covers more than 100,000 FMCG retail outlets and spans over 18,000 pin codes, making its products available across more than 700 districts in India. The company reported a net profit of Rs 39 crore in Q2 FY26 as against a net loss of Rs 19 crore recorded in Q2 FY25. Revenue from operations rose by 16.5% year-over-year (YoY) to Rs 538 crore during the quarter. Shares of Honasa Consumer fell 0.50% to settle at Rs 256.50 on the BSE. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Net profit of Honasa Consumer reported to Rs 39.23 crore in the quarter ended September 2025 as against net loss of Rs 18.58 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2024. Sales rose 16.51% to Rs 538.06 crore in the quarter ended September 2025 as against Rs 461.82 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2024. ParticularsQuarter EndedSep. 2025Sep. 2024% Var. Sales538.06461.82 17 OPM %8.85-6.65 - PBDT64.49-13.81 LP PBT52.75-24.37 LP NP39.23-18.58 LP Powered by Capital Market - Live