ITC Acquires Additional Stake in Mother Sparsh, Shareholding Rises to 49.32%
ITC acquired 1,681 equity shares in Mother Sparsh for ₹30 crore, increasing its stake from 39.47% to 49.32%. The acquisition was completed on 19th May, 2026. Mother Sparsh, a personal care start-up, reported a turnover of ₹138.5 crore in 2025-26.
The acquisition is strategically aligned with ITC's growth objectives and expands its presence in the personal care sector. However, the financial impact is relatively moderate.
The announcement details a successful acquisition that increases ITC's stake in a growing company, Mother Sparsh. The details provided show positive growth in Mother Sparsh's revenue.
ITC Limited has acquired an additional 1,681 equity shares of ₹10 each of Mother Sparsh Baby Care Private Limited through a secondary purchase. This acquisition represents the second tranche of investment, with confirmation received by the Company at 3:00 p.m. on 19th May, 2026. This follows prior communications on 17th April, 2025 and 21st May, 2025, regarding the company's investment strategy.
As a result of this acquisition, ITC's shareholding in Mother Sparsh has increased from 39.47% to 49.32% on a fully diluted basis. The cost of acquisition for this tranche is approximately ₹30 crore.
Mother Sparsh, incorporated on 5th February, 2016, is a premium ayurvedic and natural personal care start-up focused on baby personal care, health & hygiene, and expert baby care. Its turnover for the last three fiscal years has been ₹58.7 crore in 2023-24, ₹80.9 crore in 2024-25 (restated), and ₹138.5 crore in 2025-26. The acquisition aligns with ITC’s strategy to expand its portfolio of future-ready products catering to evolving consumer needs. No governmental or regulatory approvals were required for this acquisition.
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