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MamaEarth’s parent Honasa Consumer appoints Kaustav Guha as VP of R&D

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
MamaEarth’s parent Honasa Consumer appoints Kaustav Guha as VP of R&D
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Honasa Consumer, which operates brands like Mamaearth, The Dream Co., Aqualogica, Bblunt, and Dr. Sheth, has appointed Kaustav Guha as Vice President of Research & Development at the Gurugram-based company. In this role, Guha will strengthen the company’s R&D capabilities and drive product innovation. He will be responsible for developing new technologies that enhance formulations and products across Honasa’s diverse portfolio of purpose-driven brands, the company stated in a press release. Additionally, he will bolster Honasa’s offerings of natural and sustainable formulations, advancing the company’s commitment to delivering safe, effective, and sustainable beauty and personal care products. Kaustav Guha brings over a decade of experience in the beauty and personal care space, having led product development at both global and Indian brands, including L’Oréal and Marico. Honasa expects that his expertise in product formulations will significantly contribute to its continued growth and efforts to empower the Indian beauty and personal care sector. According to Honasa, this move will complement its aim to push the boundaries of research and development in the Indian beauty and wellness industry. Earlier this year, in May, the company acquired CosmoGenesis Labs, a cosmetic formulation and development company specializing in premium skincare solutions. The company claims that the acquisition strengthened its expertise in research and development and empowered the brand to explore new sub-categories, delivering exceptional value to its customers. Honasa has more than 100,000 FMCG retail locations and an omni-channel distribution network that covers more than 18,000 pin codes in India, making its products accessible to customers in over 700 districts across the country.

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Mamaearth’s parent enters men’s grooming space with acquisition of Reginald Men

EntrackrEntrackr · 17d ago
Mamaearth’s parent enters men’s grooming space with acquisition of Reginald Men
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Mamaearth’s parent enters men’s grooming space with acquisition of Reginald Men Honasa Consumer, the parent company of Mamaearth has made a strategic entry into the men’s grooming market with the acquisition of South India-focused Reginald Men. According to a stock exchange filing, Honasa Consumer has picked up a 95% stake in BTM Ventures Pvt Ltd, the owner of Reginald Men, through a secondary transaction at Rs 195 crore. The deal structure includes Honasa’s acquisition of the remaining 5% stake after 12 months, subject to predefined valuation criteria. The move marks Honasa’s formal expansion into the men’s personal grooming segment, a category it has so far approached indirectly through its broader portfolio of brands. Launched in August 2022 by Trisha Reddy Talasani, Reginald Men has a strong niche in the premium men’s personal care space. The brand, which focuses largely on sunscreen and serums, recorded over Rs 70 crore in revenue with nearly 25% EBITDA in the twelve-month period between November 2024 and October 2025, as per the filing. The acquisition also strengthens Honasa’s presence in South India, where Reginald Men generates a majority of its revenue. “We are deeply inspired by what the Reginald Men team has built in such a short span. Their understanding of the modern male consumer aligns perfectly with Honasa’s long-term vision,” said Varun Alagh, co-founder and CEO of Honasa Consumer, as given in the stock filing. In terms of financials, Mamaearth’s revenue increased 16.5% to Rs 538 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 462 crore in Q2 FY25. The Gurugram-based company reported profit after tax of Rs 39 crore in Q2 FY26, as compared to a loss of Rs 18.56 crore in Q2 FY25. During the quarter ending September 2025, the company also picked up a 25% stake in Couch Commerce Private Limited which owns the brand “Fang Oral Care” for a consideration of up to Rs 10 crores.

Honasa appoints Flipkart’s Yatish Bhargava as CBO

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Honasa appoints Flipkart’s Yatish Bhargava as CBO
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Honasa appoints Flipkart’s Yatish Bhargava as CBO Honasa Consumer Limited, the parent company of Mamaearth, has appointed Yatish Bhargava as Chief Business Officer with immediate effect. The post had been vacant since February 28, following the resignation of Zairus Master, who left the Gurugram-based firm citing personal reasons. Bhargava will also be designated as a Senior Management Personnel, the company informed in a stock exchange filing. Bhargava brings over 17 years of experience in P&L management and leading large-scale teams across general trade, modern trade, and e-commerce. Prior to joining Honasa, he held senior leadership roles at Flipkart and Hindustan Unilever Limited. Recently, Honasa elevated Karan Bajwa, who had been serving as Senior Vice President of Human Resources, to Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), and Avinash Dhagat, formerly Senior Vice President of Supply Chain, to Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO).

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