NSEPress Release23 Jun 2026 · 23 Jun 2026, 06:21 pm
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Honasa Consumer Limited · HONASA
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Honasa Consumer Limited (HCL) has announced the acquisition of a 58% majority stake in Fluence Pharma, a science-backed nutraceuticals company specializing in patented Cyclical Nutrition Therapy. This strategic move marks HCL's entry into the high-growth nutraceuticals market, particularly focusing on "inside-out" beauty solutions. HCL will establish a new subsidiary, Honasa Health Private Limited, to scale Fluence's B2C nutrition portfolio. Fluence Pharma reported approximately INR 40 Crore revenue with over 20% EBITDA margin in FY26.
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Honasa Consumer Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated Jun 23, 2026, titled "Honasa Consumer Limited Enters Nutraceuticals with Majority Stake Acquisition in Fluence Pharma".
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June 23, 2026
Listing Department Listing Department
National Stock Exchange of India Limited BSE Limited
Symbol: HONASA Scrip Code: 544014
Sub.: Press Release
Dear Sir/Madam,
Please find enclosed herewith Press Release titled “Honasa Consumer Limited Enters Nutraceuticals
with Majority Stake Acquisition in Fluence Pharma”.
Kindly take the same on record. This disclosure will also be hosted on the Company's website viz.
www.honasa.in.
Thanking you,
Yours truly,
For Honasa Consumer Limited
Gaurav Pandit
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
Encl.: As above
Honasa Consumer Limited
Registered Office: Unit No - 404, 4th Floor, City Centre, Plot No 05, Sector-12, Dwarka, New Delhi - 110075
Corporate Office: 10th & 11th Floor, Capital Cyberscape, Sector-59, Gurugram, Haryana - 122102
Email: info@mamaearth.in; Phone: 011 - 44123544 | Website: www.honasa.in
| CIN: L74999DL2016PLC306016 |
Honasa Consumer Limited Enters Nutraceuticals with Majority Stake Acquisition in Fluence Pharma
Marks a strategic entry into nutraceuticals category with patented approach to “inside-out” beauty
tested for over a decade
Gurugram, 23 June 2026: Honasa Consumer Limited, India's leading beauty and personal care company,
today announced the acquisition of a majority stake of 58% in Fluence Pharma, a science-backed
nutraceuticals company known for its differentiated and patented Cyclical Nutrition Therapy (CNT)1 and
strong dermatologist-led distribution network. This strategic acquisition marks Honasa's entry into the
high-growth nutraceuticals space, reinforcing its commitment to building science-backed solutions that
address evolving consumer needs across “inside-out” beauty.
The nutraceuticals category is at an inflection point in India, driven by rising consumer demand for holistic,
"beauty-from-inside" interventions and an active awareness of nutritional gaps. This shift is expanding the
role of supplements within the beauty ecosystem, creating immediate opportunities for integrated
solutions that combine topical products with targeted nutritional support. This strategic expansion targets
India's rapidly growing nutraceuticals market, which is currently valued at over INR 16,000 Crore+.
Through this acquisition, Honasa Consumer Limited will execute its entry into the category by establishing
its dedicated subsidiary, Honasa Health Private Limited. Under this new entity, the company will scale a
highly differentiated B2C nutrition portfolio by combining Fluence’s patented clinical science and deep
practitioner trust with its own expertise in brand building, consumer insights, and digital-first distribution.
Commenting on the acquisition, Varun Alagh, Co-founder and CEO, Honasa Consumer Limited, said, “The
beauty and personal care landscape is entering a new era where consumers are increasingly seeking
holistic, inside-out solutions that address beauty concerns at their root. While the last decade was shaped
by topical actives, we believe the next decade will be defined by the powerful convergence of science-
backed skin and hair care, and nutraceuticals.
Fluence has built a strong scientific foundation through its patented Cyclical Nutrition Therapy, setting a
benchmark for clinically validated efficacy. We are excited to build on this foundation and scale it through
Honasa Health, creating a consumer-first nutraceuticals franchise that complements our science-led
beauty portfolio. This marks an important step in our vision of building a future-ready House of Brands and
a more resilient, diversified growth engine.”
1 Cyclical Nutrition Therapy include OTC supplements administered in a structured sequence to maximize efficacy
Founded by CEO Amit Bhusari, a nutraceutical veteran with over 20 years of category expertise, and Dr.
Rajendra Singh Rajput, a world-leading trichologist and dermatologist and inventor of Cyclical Nutrition
Therapy, Fluence Pharma offers condition and gender-specific, OTC supplement doses for complex hair
and skin conditions using their proprietary Cyclical Nutrition Therapy. Dr. Rajput’s deep clinical experience
and US and India patents form the bedrock of the company’s formulation philosophy. Backed by over a
decade of in-clinic performance, the company has earned the trust of a network of more than 3,000
practicing dermatologists. Fluence Pharma enters this partnership with a strong financial profile, reporting
an ~INR 40 Crore revenue and 20%+ EBITDA margin in FY26.
Amit Bhusari, CEO & Co-founder, Fluence Pharma, added, "For the past ten years, we have focused
rigorously on grounding our portfolio in science and earning the trust of the medical fraternity. To unlock
the true potential of our proprietary science, however, we needed a partner who could take these clinical
solutions to a wider consumer base. Honasa Consumer brings the perfect opportunity and infrastructure
for us. Their unparalleled digital-first capabilities, data-driven consumer insights, and proven track record
of scaling young brands will allow us to strengthen our distribution and solve consumer problems across
India.”
Leveraging the patented science of Fluence Pharma, the newly incorporated subsidiary, Honasa Health,
will drive Honasa's foray into building a B2C franchise in nutraceuticals. This subsidiary will be
spearheaded by Dheeraj Nagpal, CEO, Honasa Health, who brings over 15 years of consumer business
experience and was the co-founder of the nutraceuticals brand Zingavita, where he led brand strategy,
marketing, and product innovation. Prior to this, he held leadership mandates across companies including
Zomato and American Express, bringing deep experience in building and scaling new-age consumer
businesses.
By pairing Fluence’s patented science and dermatologist network with its own digital capabilities, Honasa
Consumer Limited will build a trusted nutraceuticals business that delivers real results and drives long-
term growth.
About Honasa Consumer Ltd.:
Honasa Consumer Limited is a purpose-driven brand house building the future of personal care and
beauty. As India's largest home-grown pure-play BPC company, it has built a diverse portfolio of digital-
first brands, including Mamaearth, The Derma Co., Aqualogica, Bblunt, Dr Sheth's, and Staze, based on a
customer insights-led innovation strategy. This house of brand is powered by a robust omni-channel
network built for deep market penetration; Honasa Consumer Limited services 95%+ pin-codes across the
country through its e-commerce and D2C online channels, while maintaining a strong offline presence in
close to 3 lakh FMCG retail outlets (as per NielsenIQ).
About Fluence Pharma:
Founded by Amit Bhusari and Dr. Rajendra Singh Rajput, Fluence Pharma is a differentiated, science-first
nutraceutical company, known for its patented Cyclical Nutrition Therapy (CNT) platform. Trusted and
prescribed by a robust network of over 3,000 practicing dermatologists across India, Fluence Pharma
bridges the gap between clinical medicine and daily wellness, delivering high-efficacy, practitioner-backed
formulations with a proven track record of in-clinic success.