Atelier Expressions takes majority stake in luxury mithai brand Khoya

TVS VENU's premium lifestyle platform Atelier Expressions will acquire a majority stake in Delhi-based luxury mithai brand Khoya, with founder Sid Mathur retaining operational control. The deal aims to scale Khoya across India and is expected to close by end-August 2026.

— Source publishedFri, 10 Jul, 2026, 17:00 IST·First seen Fri, 10 Jul, 2026, 17:24 IST·Source ET Hospitality

What happened

Atelier Expressions, TVS VENU's premium lifestyle platform, will acquire a majority stake in Delhi-based luxury mithai brand Khoya, aiming to scale its presence

Key facts

  • USD 6.5 billion FY26 revenue
  • 64,000 people
  • 90 countries

Why this matters

This majority acquisition (closing ~August 2026) signals Atelier Expressions is actively consolidating niche luxury food brands—watch for further roll-ups across the premium lifestyle segment.

What to watch

  • Deal close confirmation by end-August 2026
  • First new store openings outside Delhi
  • Founder Sid Mathur's continued operational role and any equity earn-out terms
  • Pricing changes that could dilute luxury positioning during scaling
  • Other TVS/Atelier premium lifestyle acquisitions signaling portfolio strategy
  • Announce store expansion roadmap with target city count and format (boutique vs. shop-in-shop)
  • Build out omnichannel/D2C infrastructure and cold-chain logistics for national mithai distribution
  • Leverage festive calendar (Diwali 2026) for gifting-led revenue push
  • Hire senior retail ops and supply-chain talent under Atelier governance
  • Explore corporate gifting and hospitality (hotel/airline) partnerships