Nykaa parent acquires additional 24.2% stake in Earth Rhythm

FSN E-Commerce Ventures, Nykaa’s parent company, has completed the acquisition of an additional 24.2% stake in beauty and personal-care brand Earth Rhythm for up to Rs 9.4 crore.

— Source publishedSun, 6 Sept, 2026, 07:30 IST·First seen Sun, 6 Sept, 2026, 07:49 IST·Source YourStory

What happened

FSN E-Commerce Ventures, Nykaa’s parent, completed the acquisition of an additional 24.2% stake in beauty and personal-care brand Earth Rhythm for up to Rs 9.4

Key facts

  • 24.2%
  • up to Rs 9.4 crore

Why this matters

This incremental 24.2% acquisition shows FSN using staged stake-building to consolidate strategic beauty-brand partnerships.

What to watch

  • FSN disclosure of its post-deal ownership percentage, board rights or consolidation of Earth Rhythm financials.
  • Earth Rhythm launches carrying Nykaa exclusivity, bundled promotions or major expansion into Nykaa physical stores.
  • Changes in Earth Rhythm’s marketplace availability, discounting intensity and customer ratings/reviews.
  • Evidence of revenue acceleration, repeat-purchase growth, improved gross margin or reduced customer-acquisition costs.
  • Any subsequent stake purchase, founder exit, management reshuffle or full-acquisition announcement.
  • Increase Earth Rhythm visibility through Nykaa app placements, themed beauty campaigns and creator-led product launches.
  • Expand distribution into Nykaa stores and potentially Nykaa Fashion or quick-commerce-adjacent delivery partnerships.
  • Rationalize the brand’s SKU mix toward high-repeat categories such as skincare, haircare and body care.
  • Seek deeper governance rights, a path to majority ownership, or additional investments in adjacent clean-beauty brands.