Nykaa Share Price Today: Why NYKAA Is Falling 2.37% | 22 October 2026

NSE: NYKAA · 22 October 2026

Price
₹321.90
Change
-2.37%
High / Low
₹327.00 / ₹319.05
Prev. Close
₹329.70
Volume
69.44 lakh
Price as of
22 October 2026 · 03:30 PM IST
Key Takeaways
  • FSN E Commerce Ventures (NYKAA) shares declined 2.37% today, settling at ₹321.90 after moving within a daily range of ₹319.05 to ₹327.00.
  • NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Limited independently assigned an ESG rating of 72 for FY2026 to FSN E-Commerce Ventures Limited, reflecting the company's performance across environmental, social, and governance parameters. The company did not engage the rating agency for this assessment, which was prepared using publicly available information.
  • Trading volume was 1.49 times the 20-day average daily volume.

Why is Nykaa share price falling on 22 October 2026?

FSN E Commerce Ventures (NYKAA) shares declined 2.37% today, settling at ₹321.90 after moving within a daily range of ₹319.05 to ₹327.00.

The broader market and sector benchmarks also finished in negative territory, with the Nifty falling 0.88% and the Nifty India Internet proxy sector benchmark down 0.61%. Nykaa's dip of 2.37% aligns with a softer broader technology and internet sector sentiment, alongside a 5-day return decline of 4.34% and a 20-day return loss of 3.49%.

Company-specific news flow shows no single immediate catalyst driving today's negative price action. However, recent developments include a voluntary ESG rating upgrade to "72" by NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Limited on October 15, 2026, and the completion of its 51% stake acquisition in Aminu Wellness Private Limited on September 24, 2026. These disclosures provide broader fundamental context rather than acting as a proven trigger for today's specific down move.

69.44 lakh shares traded by 22 October 2026 · 03:30 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 46.61 lakh shares (1.49 times). The five-day average daily volume was 28.68 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 22 October 2026 showed 42.97 lakh shares delivered, representing 61.88% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 88,367 trades.

Likely Reason
sector-wide softness combined with elevated cash volume

Today's 2.37% decline appears to reflect broad internet sector weakness and profit-taking following recent declines, occurring on above-average volume of 6.94 million shares with 61.88% delivery participation, without any direct same-day operational catalyst.

Latest Company Developments

ESG Rating Assigned by NSE Sustainability
16 October 2026

NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Limited independently assigned an ESG rating of 72 for FY2026 to FSN E-Commerce Ventures Limited, reflecting the company's performance across environmental, social, and governance parameters. The company did not engage the rating agency for this assessment, which was prepared using publicly available information.

An improved independent ESG score highlights better corporate governance and sustainability transparency for long-term institutional investors.

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Completion of Aminu Wellness Acquisition
24 September 2026

Nykaa completed the transaction to acquire a 51% shareholding on a fully diluted basis in Aminu Wellness Private Limited, making it a subsidiary of the company. Necessary transaction documents were executed and the corresponding shares were credited to Nykaa's demat account.

This majority acquisition strengthens Nykaa's premium skincare and wellness portfolio, aligning with its house-of-brands growth strategy.

Earnings / operating update
5 October 2026

FSN E Commerce Ventures Limited has informed the Exchange regarding 'Nykaa Quarterly Revenue Update Q2 FY2027'.

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Investment / acquisition update
24 September 2026

FSN E Commerce Ventures Limited has informed the Exchange about completion of transaction for acquisition of 51 % shareholding on a fully diluted basis in Aminu Wellness Private Limited ("Aminu").

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Ownership & Transaction Activity

Shareholding
As of 30 September 2026
Promoter holding
52.07%
52.08% on 30 June 2026
FII/FPI
15.65%
13.73% on 30 June 2026
Institutional holding
38.00%
37.81% on 30 June 2026

NSE shareholding filing →

Mutual Fund Holdings

Mutual-fund ownership

Mutual funds held 16.72% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 18.91% on 30 June 2026, a change of -2.19 percentage points.

The filing reported 38 MF/UTI holders.

Sbi Contra Fund
30 September 2026
12.08 crore shares · 4.22%
Nippon Life India Trustee Ltd-A/C Nippon India Multi Cap Fund
30 September 2026
5.36 crore shares · 1.87%
Hdfc Trustee Company Limited-Hdfc Flexi Cap Fund
30 September 2026
4.88 crore shares · 1.70%
These are quarterly holdings, rather than purchases or sales on the article date.

NSE shareholding filing →

Research & Brokerage Views

Anand Rathi
20 October 2026
RatingBuyTarget price₹400.00

Anand Rathi initiated coverage on the e-commerce stock with a 'buy' rating and a target price of ₹400, reflecting confidence in its growth trajectory.

Attributed brokerage opinion; not a WittyTrades recommendation.
Kotak
15 October 2026
RatingBuy

Kotak Neo suggested Nykaa among top stocks to buy, maintaining a constructive stance on the equity.

Attributed brokerage opinion; not a WittyTrades recommendation.
Nuvama
5 August 2026
RatingBuy

Nuvama maintained a buy rating following strong quarterly earnings and robust net revenue growth metrics.

Attributed brokerage opinion; not a WittyTrades recommendation.

What to Watch Next

  • Execution and financial contribution of the newly acquired Aminu Wellness subsidiary
  • Performance of the retail store expansion, which reached 338 stores at the end of September 2026
  • Q2 FY2027 financial results review and statutory auditor disclosures following provisional revenue updates
  • Delivery volume trends relative to the 20-day average volume of 1.49x

Other Dated Coverage

More Nykaa news and dated analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest Nykaa company news?

NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Limited independently assigned an ESG rating of 72 for FY2026 to FSN E-Commerce Ventures Limited, reflecting the company's performance across environmental, social, and governance parameters. The company did not engage the rating agency for this assessment, which was prepared using publicly available information.

How strong was Nykaa’s trading volume?

69.44 lakh shares traded, 1.49 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 22 October 2026 · 03:30 PM IST.

Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?

They show holdings on 30 September 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.

Research & analysis: WittyTrades Research Desk
Reviewed by: Mohanish Sanghavi — SEBI Registered Research Analyst

Disclaimer: Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Registration with SEBI and NISM certification do not guarantee performance or returns. This article is for information and education, not personalised investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold.

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