Brands
Crosshairs Communication bags PR duties for Little Tags & PrettySecrets
MUMBAI: Public relations and social media agency, Crosshairs Communication has bagged two new accounts from the lifestyle sector. The two brands in the kitty are namely, Little Tags and Pretty Secrets.
Little Tags is a multi-label e-commerce website for children that stocks an assortment of luxury apparel, footwear, jewellery, accessories and gift solutions for boys and girls between the age group of zero to 14 years. Crosshairs Communication will handle both PR and Social Media presence for the brand.
The company will also handle the PR mandate for PrettySecrets, one of the fastest growing lingerie brands in India. With its inception in 2011, PrettySecrets started out as a women’s sleepwear brand almost eleven years ago with its presence in major departmental stores such as Shoppers Stop, Pantaloons, Globus, Central, etc.
Crosshairs Communication founder Stuti Jalan says, “Fashion PR is an exhilarating, fast-paced field and the work can be arduous and challenging. We hope to extend our support to the brands and address their communication goals, press coverage and brand expansion possibilities.”
Brands
Nykaa eyes majority stake in Deepika Padukone’s 82°E brand
Deal could help scale premium label as Nykaa sharpens its beauty play
MUMBAI: Nykaa is in advanced discussions to acquire a majority stake in 82°E, the premium skincare label founded by Deepika Padukone, according to media reports.
The proposed deal signals Nykaa’s intent to deepen its House of Nykaa portfolio while giving 82°E the scale it has struggled to achieve independently. Padukone is expected to retain a minority stake if the transaction goes through.
For Nykaa, the play is both strategic and timely. With a customer base of over 42 million, the company is betting on its strong distribution, logistics, and repeat purchase ecosystem to revive the brand’s momentum. The two sides already share a working relationship, with Padukone serving as Nykaa’s global brand ambassador since September 2025.
Launched in late 2022, 82°E entered the market with a premium positioning but has faced headwinds. The brand reported revenue of Rs 14.7 crore in FY25, down 30 per cent year on year, alongside losses of Rs 12.26 crore. Industry observers have pointed to steep pricing, a somewhat diffused brand identity, and intense competition from digital-first labels as key challenges.
The potential acquisition also reflects a broader shift in India’s beauty and lifestyle space, where celebrity-led brands are increasingly partnering with larger corporates to unlock scale. Alia Bhatt’s Ed-a-Mamma, for instance, sold a majority stake to Reliance Retail, while Katrina Kaif’s Kay Beauty has emerged as a standout success within Nykaa’s portfolio, clocking Rs 132.4 crore in FY25 revenue.
Nykaa itself has been on a strong growth trajectory. Its parent, FSN E-Commerce Ventures, reported a 156 per cent jump in net profit to Rs 68 crore in the December 2025 quarter, with revenue reaching Rs 2,873 crore.
Nykaa has been steadily building its portfolio through acquisitions such as Dot & Key, Earth Rhythm and Nudge Wellness, signalling a clear push to own and scale homegrown brands.
If the 82°E deal materialises, it could mark a fresh chapter for the label, blending celebrity appeal with corporate muscle. For Nykaa, it is another calculated step in staying ahead in an increasingly crowded beauty aisle.
