Noida, May 7 (APAC Media): FMCG major Dabur India Ltd on Thursday reported a 16% rise in its consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter of 2025–26 at Rs 362 crore, compared with Rs 312.7 crore in the same period last year.
The company’s consolidated revenue for the quarter rose 7.3% to Rs 3,038 crore, up from Rs 2,830 crore in the corresponding period last year.
The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of 550%, taking the total dividend for 2025–26 to 825%.
“In line with our payout policy, the Board has proposed a dividend of Rs 5.50 per share, aggregating to Rs 975.50 crore,” Dabur India Ltd Group Director P.D. Narang said.
The India FMCG business reported a growth of 9.5% during the quarter.
“Amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that drove inflation, elevated freight costs, and impacted consumer demand in select markets, Dabur demonstrated agility in navigating the operating environment. We delivered a resilient performance during the fourth quarter of 2025–26 on the back of proactive supply chain diversification by way of opening alternative supply routes to key geographies, disciplined cost controls, and calibrated price increases, combined with strong brand-led consumer engagement,” Dabur India Ltd Global CEO Mohit Malhotra said.
“However, the gap between rural and urban growth has narrowed significantly compared to December 2025, reflecting a more balanced consumption recovery. We expect this convergence to continue,” Mohit added.
“This channel was a major contributor to our foods business, which grew by 30% in Q4. We will continue to double down on emerging channels, which serve as incubators for Dabur’s innovation and premium products,” he said.
He expressed that within urban India, e-commerce and modern trade continued to drive demand, growing 49% and 19%, respectively, while quick commerce surged 54%, emerging as a key driver of the online business.
Category-wise performance:
Dabur’s Hair Care portfolio grew around 27% during the quarter, driven by a 28% rise in the Hair Oils business. The Home Care segment posted over 24% growth, while the digestive business ended the quarter with approximately 15% gains.
The Skin & Salon business grew over 12%, and the toothpaste category recorded a growth of more than 7%. The OTC & Ethicals segment also registered an around 7% increase in Q4.
The company’s hair oils segment recorded a 154 basis points increase in market share, while the digestives category saw a 233 basis points gain. In beverages, Dabur’s market share rose 250 basis points in the Fruit Nectars category and 136 basis points in the 100% juices segment. The air freshener category also registered a 166 basis points increase in market share.
International Business:
Despite headwinds in the Middle East, Dabur’s international business grew 2.5% during the quarter, supported by strong performance across key markets. Sub-Saharan Africa led growth with a 20% rise, followed by Bangladesh at 22%, the UK & EU region at 10%, and Namaste USA at 6.2%.
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