Honasa Consumer Limited has issued a clarification to BSE Limited regarding the recent volume movement in its equity shares, responding to an inquiry dated April 10, 2026. The company addressed concerns about increased trading activity in its stock through an official communication to the exchange.

Market-Driven Volume Movement

The company attributed the increased volume movement in its equity shares entirely to market conditions. In its response to BSE's inquiry bearing reference number L/SURV/ONL/PV/API/2026-2027/29, Honasa Consumer emphasized that the trading activity is "absolutely market driven." The management clarified that it neither has control over nor possesses knowledge of the specific reasons behind the increased volume in the company's equity shares.

Regulatory Compliance Reaffirmation

Honasa Consumer reiterated its commitment to regulatory compliance and transparency. The company stated that it has made and will continue to make all necessary disclosures as required under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended from time to time.

Communication Details

The clarification was digitally signed by Gaurav Pandit, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, on April 10, 2026, at 16:19:03 +05'30'. This response demonstrates the company's proactive approach to addressing exchange inquiries and maintaining transparency with stakeholders regarding market movements in its securities.

Honasa Consumer Limited has released its quarterly operating performance update for Q4FY26, projecting robust growth across its brand portfolio and distribution channels. The digital-first beauty and personal care company expects to deliver strong performance driven by growth across focus categories and improved operational efficiency.

Q4FY26 Performance Projections

The company anticipates delivering growth in the late twenties during Q4FY26, supported by strong momentum across its brand portfolio. On a reported basis, adjusting for changes in revenue recognition policy by the Flipkart group, the company expects to deliver growth in the early twenties.

Brand Portfolio Performance

Mamaearth, the company's largest brand, continued its growth momentum and is expected to deliver teens growth during the quarter. The brand demonstrates improving brand strength metrics, reflecting sustained consumer preference. The company's younger brands, including The Derma Co., Aqualogica, BBlunt, Dr. Sheth's, Staze and Lumineve, are expected to deliver growth in the mid-twenties, maintaining their strong growth trajectory.

Distribution Channel Expansion

The offline channel remained a key growth driver for Honasa Consumer Limited during Q4FY26. Both General Trade and Modern Trade channels are expected to continue strong growth momentum, supported by improving distribution coverage across markets. This expansion strategy reinforces the company's omnichannel approach to market penetration.

Acquisition Integration

Q4FY26 marks the first full quarter of operations for BTM Ventures Private Limited, the parent company of Reginald Men and Molecular Company, following its acquisition by Honasa Consumer Limited. The acquired entity is expected to deliver strong performance, contributing to the overall growth projections for the quarter.

Operational Efficiency

The company expects to sustain its overall operating profit margin profile in Q4FY26, driven by leverage in marketing spends and fixed overheads. This operational efficiency demonstrates the company's ability to scale while maintaining profitability metrics across its business operations.

Regulatory Compliance

As part of its ongoing regulatory obligations, Honasa Consumer Limited previously filed a certificate confirming no dematerialization requests were received during the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The certificate was submitted by KFin Technologies Limited, the company's registrar and share transfer agent, under SEBI regulations.