Dabur India Ltd, a leading FMCG company, has reported a 16% increase in its consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year, reaching ₹362 crore compared to ₹312.7 crore in the same period last year. The company’s consolidated revenue for the quarter rose by 7.3% to ₹3,038 crore, up from ₹2,830 crore a year earlier. The India FMCG business saw a growth of 9.5% during this period.
The Board of Directors of Dabur convened to review the audited financial results for the quarter and the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. Dabur’s Global CEO, Mohit Malhotra, highlighted the company’s agility in navigating challenges such as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, inflation, and elevated freight costs. Despite these hurdles, Dabur achieved a resilient performance through proactive supply chain diversification, disciplined cost controls, and strategic price adjustments.
The operating profit for Dabur’s India FMCG business increased by 12.5% in the quarter, reflecting strong execution and a healthy underlying volume growth of 6%. For the entire fiscal year 2025-26, Dabur reported a 5% growth in revenue, amounting to ₹13,193 crore, and a 7.4% increase in net profit, totalling ₹1,869 crore.
During the fourth quarter, rural markets outpaced urban consumption, with rural demand growing 350 basis points ahead of urban India. The gap between rural and urban growth has narrowed since December 2025, indicating a more balanced consumption recovery. E-commerce and modern trade have been significant drivers of demand within urban areas, growing by 49% and 19%, respectively. Quick commerce has boosted the online business, which grew by 54%, contributing significantly to Dabur’s Foods business, which saw a 30% increase in Q4.
Dabur’s Hair Care portfolio grew by approximately 27% during the quarter, led by a 28% growth in the Hair Oils business. The Home Care segment posted over 24% growth, while the Digestives business ended the quarter with a 15% gain. Other segments such as Skin & Salon, toothpaste, and OTC & Ethicals also experienced notable growth.
Internationally, Dabur’s business grew by 2.5% despite challenges in the Middle East, with significant contributions from Sub-Saharan Africa, UK & EU, Namaste US, and Bangladesh.
The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of 550%, bringing the total dividend for the fiscal year 2025-26 to 825%. This equates to a dividend of ₹5.50 per share, totalling ₹975.50 crore, as stated by Dabur India Ltd Group Director, P. D. Narang.
Disclaimer: This article is based on a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).