Marico has announced a strategic investment to acquire a controlling stake in Cosmix Wellness, marking a significant expansion into the wellness and nutrition segment. The consumer goods company plans to purchase a 60% stake from the founders of Cosmix Wellness in a transaction valued at ₹2.26 billion.

Strategic Acquisition Details

The investment represents Marico's commitment to diversifying its portfolio and strengthening its position in the rapidly growing wellness market. The acquisition will see Marico become the majority shareholder in Cosmix Wellness, taking control from the existing founders.

Market Positioning

This acquisition aligns with Marico's strategy to expand beyond traditional consumer goods into high-growth segments. Cosmix Wellness operates in the nutrition and wellness space, which has seen increased consumer demand and market growth in recent years.

The transaction will provide Marico with direct access to Cosmix Wellness's product portfolio, distribution networks, and customer base in the wellness segment. This move is expected to complement Marico's existing consumer goods business and create synergies across product categories.

Investment Structure

The ₹2.26 billion investment will be used to acquire the majority stake directly from Cosmix Wellness founders. This structure ensures that Marico gains immediate control and decision-making authority in the company's operations and strategic direction.

The acquisition represents one of Marico's significant investments in expanding its business portfolio and entering new market segments with strong growth potential.

Marico Limited has completed the allotment of 20,639 equity shares under its Employee Stock Option Plan 2016 (ESOP 2016) on February 3, 2026. The Securities Committee of the Board of Directors approved this allotment through a resolution passed on the same date, with shares being allocated to eligible grantees who exercised their stock options.

Share Capital Enhancement

The allotment has resulted in an increase in Marico's paid-up share capital, reflecting the company's commitment to employee participation in ownership.

Allotment Details

The 20,639 equity shares were allotted in two separate tranches under the ESOP 2016 scheme, each with distinct exercise prices and share quantities.

First Tranche Allocation

Second Tranche Allocation

Regulatory Compliance

The allotment complies with Regulation 10(c) of the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021. The company has filed the necessary disclosures with both BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Marico clarified that this allotment is not material in nature to the company. All newly allotted equity shares carry the same rights and rank pari-passu with existing equity shares of the company. The shares have been issued in dematerialized form under ISIN number INE196A01026, with no lock-in restrictions applicable.