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Ananta Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Indian Personal Care Brand Phitku

Analysed 1 Jul 2026·2 sources analysed·India·Business
Ananta Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Indian Personal Care Brand PhitkuPreviousNext

Mumbai-based private equity firm Ananta Capital has acquired a majority stake in Phitku, a rapidly growing Indian personal care brand specializing in natural alum-based deodorants. Founded in early 2025 by Sumit Marda, Neha Marda, and Rahul Dokania, Phitku has quickly established itself in the clean personal care market. The deal, valued at Rs 200 crore with a Rs 100 crore investment, includes a partial exit for the founders, who will retain significant stakes and continue leading the company’s growth.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (72/100). Lens Score 31/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • thetribune— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • economictimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
72%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 1 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles primarily focus on business and investment developments without political framing. They present perspectives from the private equity firm and the founders, emphasizing growth and market potential. There is no evident political bias, as coverage centers on corporate strategy and consumer trends in the personal care sector.

Sentiment — Positive (72/100)

The tone across the articles is positive, highlighting Phitku’s rapid growth, innovative product positioning, and successful investment. The coverage reflects optimism about the brand’s future and the expanding clean personal care market, with no critical or negative sentiment present.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byMrunal Wange· Business & Economy Editor· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
thetribuneAnanta Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Phitku, One of Indias Fastest Growing Personal Care Brand - The TribuneCenterPositive
economictimesPE firm Ananta Capital buys majority stake in D2C deodorant brand PhitkuCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

economictimes broke this story on 1 Jul, 12:38 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    economictimes1 Jul, 12:38 am
    PE firm Ananta Capital buys majority stake in D2C deodorant brand Phitku
  2. 2
    thetribune1 Jul, 08:20 am
    Ananta Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Phitku, One of Indias Fastest Growing Personal Care Brand - The Tribune

Lens Score breakdown

31/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Corporate
Ananta CapitalPhitku

Story context

Category
Business
Location
India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
1 Jul 2026
Key entities
Neha MardaPersonal careOdorIndiaAlumAlcohol (drug)Marda, SalfitDigital economyChemical substanceMumbaiMaharashtraAroma compound
Ananta Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Indian Personal Care Brand Phitku