Dabur India Limited announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a consolidated Net Profit of ₹362 Crore for the fourth quarter, a 16% increase from ₹312.7 Crore in the previous year. Consolidated Revenue for the quarter grew by 7.3% to ₹3,038 Crore from ₹2,830 Crore in the same period last year. The India FMCG Business demonstrated a robust growth of 9.5% during the quarter, with Operating Profit rising by 12.5% and underlying volume growth at 6%. For the full financial year 2025-26, Revenue saw a 5% growth, reaching ₹13,193 Crore, while Net Profit increased by 7.4% to ₹1,869 Crore. Mr. Mohit Malhotra, Global Chief Executive Officer, highlighted the company's agility in navigating geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures through supply chain diversification, cost controls, and calibrated price increases. He noted that rural markets continued to outpace urban consumption, though the gap has narrowed. E-commerce and Modern Trade channels showed strong growth, with Quick Commerce driving online business. Dabur also launched SIENS, its first online-only Direct-to-Consumer nutraceutical brand. Significant category growths were reported, with Hair Care up by 27% (Hair Oils by 28%), Home Care by over 24%, and Digestives by around 15%. Skin & Salon business grew by over 12%, toothpaste by over 7%, and OTC & Ethicals by around 7%. The Badshah portfolio recorded 12% growth. Dabur also achieved market share gains across 95% of its portfolio, including notable increases in Hair Oils, Digestives, Fruit Nectars, 100% juices, and Air-freshener categories. The International Business grew by 2.5% despite headwinds in the Middle East, with strong contributions from Sub-Saharan Africa (20%), UK & EU (10%), Namaste US (6.2%), and Bangladesh (22%). Furthermore, the Board of Directors recommended a Final Dividend of 550%, making the Total Dividend for 2025-26 at 825%. This translates to a dividend of ₹5.50 per share, aggregating to ₹975.50 Crore.
