ITC Limited Increases Stake in Mother Sparsh Following Acquisition of Second Tranche Shares

ITC Limited Increases Stake in Mother Sparsh Following Acquisition of Second Tranche Shares​

ITC Limited has acquired a second tranche of shares in Mother Sparsh Baby Care Private Limited, bolstering its stake in the personal care sector. The company completed the purchase of 1,681 Equity Shares of ₹ 10/- each through a secondary purchase on May 19, 2026.

The acquisition increases ITC Limited's cumulative shareholding in Mother Sparsh. Following the transaction, ITC's stake now stands at 49.32% of the company’s share capital on a fully diluted basis.

ITC Limited stated that the acquisition is consistent with the company's strategy to build a future ready suite of products that meet evolving consumer needs. The shares were acquired via cash consideration, bringing the total cost of acquisition to approximately ₹ 30 crores.

Profile of Mother Sparsh Baby Care Private Limited​

Mother Sparsh is characterized as a premium ayurvedic and natural personal care start-up. Its business primarily focuses on baby personal care, health & hygiene, and expert baby care. The company was incorporated on February 5, 2016, and operates within the personal care industry in India.

The company's turnover over the last three years demonstrates steady growth in its line of business.


In the transaction, the shareholding in Mother Sparsh increased from 39.47% to 49.32% of its total share capital. The purchase of the shares was determined to be a secondary transaction from existing shareholders, and ITC Limited noted that the transaction did not involve any promoter group interest.

ITC Stock Price Movement​

Today, ITC Limited shares slipped by 0.05% to close at ₹310.30. The stock traded on heavy volume, processing 17.51 million shares throughout the day.