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Year Founded & Workforce

1884

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Dabur India Limited Overview

Dabur India is India's fourth-largest listed FMCG company by its own description, and the world's largest Ayurveda-based consumer products business. Founded in 1884, it converts a 140-year-old Ayurvedic heritage into a modern portfolio of eight Power Brands (Dabur Chyawanprash, Dabur Honey, Honitus, PudinHara, Dabur Lal Tail, Dabur Amla, Dabur Red Paste and Réal) and a long tail of category leaders such as Hajmola, Vatika, Odonil, Odomos, Meswak and Badshah spices. Its products reach roughly eight of ten Indian households, and it sells in over 120 countries through 21 manufacturing facilities. FY2026 consolidated revenue was ₹13,193 cr with an 18.6% operating margin and ₹1,869 cr of attributable profit. About 27% of revenue is international. The investment case rests on natural/herbal tailwinds, rural reach and cash generation, offset by a decade of mid-single-digit growth, a de-rating, and US product-liability exposure.

FieldDetail
Legal nameDabur India Limited
Former namesCorporate-history databases record incorporation in 1975 as Vidogum Ltd, later renamed Dabur India Ltd
Founded1884, Calcutta (Kolkata), by Dr. S.K. Burman; the brand name is a portmanteau of "Daktar" (doctor) and "Burman"
Incorporation jurisdictionIndia (Companies Act)
Registered office8/3, Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi 110002, India (FY2025-26 Annual Report, Corporate Information)
Corporate headquartersDabur Corporate Office, Kaushambi, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad 201010, Uttar Pradesh, India
International hubDabur International Ltd, Dubai, UAE (international business HQ)
Stock exchanges & tickersBSE: 500096; NSE: DABUR; Bloomberg: DABUR:IN
ISININE016A01026
CUSIPNot applicable (no US listing)
Face value₹1 per share; approximately 177.3 crore shares outstanding
Fiscal year end31 March
Statutory auditorG. Basu & Co. (FY2025-26 Annual Report)
Internal auditorPricewaterhouseCoopers Services LLP
Websitewww.dabur.com
Market capitalisation₹67,171 cr at ₹379 close on 5 October 2026 (Screener)
Promoter holding66.24% (June 2026 shareholding pattern); no promoter pledge reported
Credit ratingsCRISIL AAA/Stable and A1+ (reaffirmed 20 Nov 2025); ICRA AAA/Stable and A1+ (reaffirmed 12 Mar 2026)
ChairmanMohit Burman (non-executive, promoter family)
Global CEOMohit Malhotra (Whole-Time Director & Global CEO since 17 Feb 2026)
CEO – India BusinessHerjit S. Bhalla (joined 23 Apr 2026)
CFOAnkush Jain (CFO since 1 April 2021 per MarketScreener; not reconfirmed in the FY2026 report pages reviewed)

The entity profiled is Dabur India Limited, the listed Indian FMCG and Ayurvedic healthcare company controlled by the Burman family. The name and type supplied ("Dabur India Ltd.", "Public company") match exactly: the company is actively listed on both major Indian exchanges and is a constituent of the BSE 200, BSE 500, Nifty 500 and BSE FMCG indices, and is in the NSE F&O segment.

Employee counts are reported inconsistently across sources and are not consistently disclosed on a consolidated basis in the materials reviewed. MarketScreener lists 4,768 employees (appears to be a standalone permanent-employee figure from a prior BRSR), while Tracxn reports 10,677 employees as of 31 May 2026 (likely consolidated, including international subsidiaries). Both figures are presented with this discrepancy flagged.


What the company does

Dabur manufactures, markets and distributes branded fast-moving consumer goods with a strong natural and Ayurvedic positioning. Its business spans four broad domestic verticals and an international business:

Healthcare: Health supplements (Dabur Chyawanprash, Dabur Honey, Dabur Glucose, Shilajit), digestives (Hajmola, PudinHara), OTC and ethicals (Honitus cough and cold, Dabur Lal Tail baby massage oil, classical Ayurvedic medicines).

Home & Personal Care (HPC): Oral care (Dabur Red Paste, Meswak, Babool), hair care (Dabur Amla, Vatika, Anmol and Sesa hair oils, Vatika shampoos), skin care (Gulabari, Fem, Oxylife), and home care (Odonil air fresheners, Odomos mosquito repellent, Sanifresh toilet cleaner).

Foods & Beverages: Réal fruit juices and nectars, Réal Activ functional beverages and coconut water, Hommade culinary pastes, Badshah ground and blended spices, and new carbonated/flavoured drinks (Réal Cheers).

International: Operations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), Turkey (Hobi), the United States (Namaste Laboratories, ethnic hair care), the UK and Europe, Bangladesh, Nepal and other South Asian markets.

Retail and others: A small retail segment and an "others" segment covering guar gum, pharma and miscellaneous businesses.

Company's own description

In its press releases and FY2025-26 Annual Report, Dabur describes itself as "India's leading science-based Ayurveda major" and one of India's leading FMCG companies, with eight distinct Power Brands. The FY2026 strategy section states that its flagship brands (Dabur Red, Réal, Dabur Chyawanprash, Dabur Honey, Hajmola, Dabur Amla, Odonil and Vatika) contribute over 70% of revenue. The FY2026 AGM presentation positioned the company as one of India's top four FMCG companies, with products in 8 out of 10 households and 27% international revenue saliency, and noted that e-commerce contributed about 9% of the business.

Business and revenue model

Revenue typeShare of revenueComment
Branded product sales (FMCG)~99%Consumer Care + Food segments (FY2026: ₹12,880 cr of ₹13,193 cr, derived)
Retail operations~0.8%Retail segment, ₹107 cr in FY2026
Other (guar gum, pharma, others)~1.3%₹167 cr in FY2026
Services / subscription / licensingNot material—

Dabur's revenue model is overwhelmingly product sales of branded consumer goods; there is no material service, subscription or licensing revenue. Revenue is recognised on sale to distributors, modern-trade accounts, e-commerce platforms and institutional buyers, net of trade schemes and discounts (scheme netting is material; ICRA noted "optical gross margin dilution from higher scheme netting in competitive categories" in FY2026).

Value-chain position

Dabur is a vertically integrated brand owner. Upstream, it sources herbs and agricultural inputs (including through its own cultivation programmes covering 15,567 acres of medicinal and aromatic plants in FY2026), honey, fruit pulp/concentrates, edible oils (coconut/mustard), and petrochemical-derived inputs (plastics, LLP, SLES). Midstream, it manufactures in 12–13 proprietary Indian plants plus 81+ third-party manufacturing units (FY2026 Annual Report, logistics section) and 8 overseas markets. Downstream, it distributes through 3 mother warehouses and 26 C&F agents to a network of distributors and stockists covering general trade (kirana stores, chemists), modern trade, e-commerce and quick commerce, and a rural sub-stockist network.

Customers and end-markets

Direct customers are distributors, super-stockists, modern-trade chains, e-commerce/quick-commerce platforms (Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart and others), institutional and CSD (Canteen Stores Department) channels, and export distributors. End consumers span urban and rural India, with rural demand outpacing urban for 18 consecutive quarters as of Q1 FY2027 (CEO commentary, July 2026). End-markets include oral care, hair oils, shampoos, skin care, air fresheners, mosquito repellents, health supplements, digestives, OTC medicines, juices and spices.

Independent characterisation

Dabur is best understood as a natural/Ayurveda-anchored mid-cap FMCG company with a defensible but slowly growing core and an above-average international mix. Its moat lies in category leadership in niches where large multinationals are weaker (chyawanprash, honey, digestives, herbal toothpaste, hair oils), deep rural distribution, and Ayurvedic credibility. Its weaknesses are a revenue CAGR of only about 6.6% over FY2021–FY2026, a beverages business vulnerable to weather and competition from carbonated drinks, and a recent tendency to post headline growth below peers such as Marico, which overtook Dabur in revenue in FY2026 (₹13,611 cr vs ₹13,193 cr). The business is highly cash generative (operating cash flow of ₹2,579 cr in FY2026, 122% of operating profit per Screener) and essentially net-cash, giving it optionality for M&A that it is now deploying through Dabur Ventures and bolt-on acquisitions.

Strategy

Stated strategy (FY2025-26 Annual Report, "Strategy for a Future Ready Dabur")

The annual report describes FY2026 as a year of "steady and meaningful progress on its Vision plan" and anchors strategy around seven pillars:

  1. Deepening investments in core Power Brands — flagship brands contribute over 70% of revenue; focus on penetration, new usage occasions and share gains in urban and rural India.

  2. Premiumisation and contemporisation — post-wash hair formats (serums, conditioners, masks), benefit-led oral care (whitening, gum care), modern healthcare formats (gummies, powders, effervescents), and Réal Activ functional nutrition.

  3. Health & Wellness as a growth platform — extending Hajmola and PudinHara beyond core, functional health juices, Shilajit in contemporary formats, Ayurvedic solutions for stress, sleep, metabolism and heart health.

  4. Portfolio rationalisation — exits from Vedic Tea, diapers and Dabur Vita; SKU streamlining.

  5. GTM 2.0 — improving channel-partner ROI, expanding coverage of organised food outlets, A-class grocers, chemists and E&D outlets, reallocating resources to direct coverage, sales-force digitisation.

  6. Strategic M&A — Dabur Ventures (₹500 cr) for founder-led, digital-first brands in nutraceuticals, wellness foods and premium personal care.

  7. Operating model reinvention — supply-chain re-engineering, smarter sourcing, digitisation of manufacturing, planning, logistics and finance.

Strategic initiatives in the last 24 months

InitiativeDateDetailTargets / status
Tindivanam greenfield plantAug 2024 MoU; Feb 2026 groundbreaking₹400 cr over five yearsOperations by end FY2027
Sesa Care acquisition and mergerOct 2024; NCLT sanction Sept 2026Premium Ayurvedic hair oilMerger appointed date 1 Apr 2026
Dabur VenturesOct 2025₹500 cr investment platform; minority-to-majority pathReturns expected above 6–7% treasury yield long-term
RAS Beauty investmentMar 2026~₹60 cr minority stakeFirst Ventures deal
Global CEO / India CEO structureFeb–Apr 2026Dual leadershipAccelerate international growth
Siens by DaburQ4 FY2026D2C nutraceutical brandNew launches 2.6% of Q1 FY2027 revenue (with Réal Cheers)
GTM 2.0FY2026 onwardsDistribution transformationCoverage and throughput metrics not quantified publicly
PremiumisationOngoingPremium brands growing ~2x the regular portfolio (Q1 FY2027)—
Quick commerce pushOngoingQ-commerce +54% in Q4 FY2026E-commerce ~9% of sales
Sugar reduction (Réal)Since 201821% reduction vs 2018 achievedFurther cuts in FY2027

Sustainability commitments

Net Zero by FY2045 (SBTi-validated targets), water positivity (achieved 107% in FY2026, ahead of the FY2030 target), plastic-waste positivity maintained annually, 60% renewable energy across consolidated operations by FY2030 (65% India and 53% global achieved in FY2026), 21% women in management by FY2028 (15.2% achieved).

Cost programmes

Management cited "cost-cutting" as a driver of FY2026 profit growth exceeding revenue growth. Specific multi-year cost-saving targets were not disclosed. Kaizen projects delivered ₹2.98 cr of quantified savings in FY2026, and energy-efficiency capex was ₹14.9 cr.

Medium-term targets and guidance

Guidance itemSource / dateDetail
Double-digit growth by FY2027–28FY2024-25 Annual Report (reported by Business Standard)Sustainable double-digit growth via power brands, wellness, rural
FY2026 sales growthQ1 FY2026 call (Aug 2025)High-single-digit sales growth with "meaningful" margin expansion (subsequently not met: actual +5.0%)
H2 FY2026Q3 business update (Jan 2026)Mid-single-digit consolidated revenue growth; operating profit and PAT growth ahead of revenue
FY2027Q3 FY2026 call (Jan 2026, per Axis Securities)Volume-led growth as coconut oil and SLES inflation moderates
Q1 FY2027 commentaryJuly 2026Rural demand recovery subject to monsoon and inflation; near-term margin headwinds from elevated crude prices (HDFC Securities, May 2026)

Products & Services

Dabur's portfolio includes 3 brands with revenue above ₹1,000 cr, 3 brands between ₹500 cr and ₹1,000 cr, and 16 brands in the ₹100–500 cr range (company disclosure summarised by Screener). Pricing is not disclosed product-by-product; Dabur prices at MRP with promotional schemes, and roughly 66% of the portfolio received GST rate cuts in September 2025.

Healthcare (Consumer Care segment)

Brand / productDescription & capabilitiesTarget customerRecent developments
Dabur Chyawanprash (Power Brand)Ayurvedic immunity jam of amla and herbs; market leaderFamilies, winter-season immunity buyersMarket share +234 bps in Q2 FY2026; ChyawanShakti Gummies launched FY2026
Dabur Honey (Power Brand)Branded honey; market leaderUrban health-conscious householdsHoney and Honitus grew ~28% in Q2 FY2026 (company call)
Honitus (Power Brand)Ayurvedic cough syrup/lozengesAdults and children with cough/coldDouble-digit growth in Q2 FY2026
PudinHara (Power Brand)Mint-based digestive/stomach reliefMass consumersRepositioned on "effective cooling relief", digital partnership with Zepto (FY2026 Annual Report)
Dabur Lal Tail (Power Brand)Ayurvedic baby massage oilNew parentsDabur Lal Gold premium variant launched FY2026
HajmolaDigestive tablets and candyMass, youthDouble-digit growth in FY2026; +7% in Q3 FY2026
Dabur Glucose / Glucoplus-C / GlucolyteGlucose powders; Glucolyte functional hydration launched FY2026Summer, active consumersGlucolyte new in FY2026
Shilajit franchise (incl. Himalayan Shilajit Gold)Resin and drops formatsMen's wellnessPremium range ~10% of Shilajit portfolio (FY2026 AR)
Ayurvedic health juices (incl. Dia Control Juice)Aloe vera, amla, giloy etc.; Dia Control for blood sugarLifestyle-condition consumersHealth juices +25% in Q2 FY2026; Dia Control launched FY2026
OTC & Ethicals (classical Ayurvedic medicines)Ashokarishta, Dashmularishta, etc.Ayurvedic practitioners and chemists~7% growth in Q4 FY2026
Siens by DaburDigital-first, science-led nutraceutical brandUrban, online consumersLaunched Q4 FY2026; with Réal Cheers contributed to new launches being 2.6% of Q1 FY2027 revenue

Home & Personal Care (Consumer Care segment)

Brand / productDescription & capabilitiesTarget customerRecent developments
Dabur Red Paste (Power Brand)Ayurvedic toothpasteMass, rural and urbanToothpaste +14.3% in Q2 FY2026; ~10% in Q3 FY2026; first product line at Tindivanam plant
MeswakPremium herbal (miswak) toothpastePremium herbal consumersStrong double-digit growth (Axis Securities, Jan 2026)
BaboolValue herbal toothpasteValue segmentPart of oral care portfolio
Dabur Herb'lHerbal toothpaste variantsUrbanDouble-digit growth (Axis, Jan 2026)
Dabur Amla (Power Brand)Amla hair oil, category leader in perfumed hair oilsMassHair oils +28% in Q4 FY2026; hair-oil share +193 bps (Q3 FY2026) and +232 bps (Q2 FY2026)
Vatika (hair oil and shampoo)Natural hair oils and shampoos; Vatika Bio-Infusions premium launch FY2026Urban womenShampoos +23% in Q1 FY2027
Anmol hair oilValue coconut-based hair oilValue consumersTo be made at Tindivanam
SesaAyurvedic hair oil (premium)Hair-fall-concern consumersAcquired 2024; merged into Dabur India 2026
GulabariRose-water-based skin careWomen, massInitial product at Tindivanam plant
FemBleach, depilatory creams; entered female disposable razors in FY2026WomenNow the only depilatory player across all formats (FY2026 AR)
OxylifeBleach and facial skin careWomenAdvanced skincare launches FY2026
OdonilAir fresheners (blocks, gels, sprays)HouseholdsAir-freshener share +127 bps in Q2 FY2026
OdomosMosquito repellent cream and allied formatsHouseholdsHome care +24% in Q4 FY2026
SanifreshToilet cleanerHouseholdsPart of home care

Foods & Beverages (Food segment)

Brand / productDescriptionTarget customerRecent developments
Réal (Power Brand)Packaged fruit juices and nectarsUrban householdsSugar reduced 21% vs 2018 levels; further cut in Réal Mixed Fruit and Guava planned FY2027
Réal ActivNo-added-sugar juices, coconut water (<20 kcal)Health-conscious urban consumersRéal Activ Coconut Water launched FY2026
Réal CheersBeverage extension (new format)YouthLaunched FY2026
HommadeReady-to-cook pastes and culinaryUrban homemakersPart of culinary
Badshah MasalaGround and blended spicesWestern India, export+12% in Q4 FY2026; +13.3% revenue and ~11% volume in Q1 FY2027; exit run-rate ₹400 cr
Dabur A2 Cow GheePremium gheePremium householdsLaunched FY2026

International portfolio (selected)

Brand / productMarketDescription
Vatika (Rosemary, Aquaboost, Shea Butter, Avocado shampoo ranges)MENA, EuropePremium hair care launches FY2026
Dabur 1884UKHeritage wellness range (Cleanse/Energize/Immunity teas, Multiflora Honey, Organic Ghee, Himalayan Pink Salt), launched FY2026
Rosemary + Biotin hair rangeInternationalHair oil, shampoo, conditioner, FY2026
Dabur Miswak MintMENAToothpaste with Al Arak tree extract
HerboleneInternationalBody lotion range
Vatika MenzInternationalMale grooming entry
ORS Olive Oil (Namaste Laboratories)USAEthnic hair care incl. relaxers (litigation-exposed)
HobiTurkeyHair and personal care

Discontinued products

In FY2026, Dabur exited Vedic Tea, adult and baby diapers, and Dabur Vita, citing limited scalability and profitability (FY2025-26 Annual Report, Strategy section).

Financial Narrative

Sources: Company results releases (revenue, PAT for FY2024–FY2026), Screener/C-MOTS consolidated data (all years), FY2025-26 Annual Report. FY2021 is included as a base year for growth and CAGR calculations.

Income statement (consolidated, ₹ cr)

Notes: EBIT derived as operating profit minus depreciation. FY2026 PAT including NCI was ₹1,895.03 cr; FY2025 ₹1,767.63 cr. Dabur's own release reported FY2024 net profit of ₹1,842.68 cr (this appears to include NCI; Screener shows ₹1,811 cr attributable) — a source discrepancy flagged here. Diluted EPS is marginally below basic (e.g., Q2 FY2026 diluted ₹2.55 vs basic ₹2.55; H1 FY2026 diluted ₹5.44 vs basic ₹5.45). Dividends per share for FY2021–FY2023 are drawn from prior company announcements and are consistent with Screener's payout ratios (50%, 53%, 54%).

Margins and growth (derived)

Revenue CAGR FY2021–FY2026: 6.65% (derived; matches Screener's five-year sales growth). Ten-year revenue CAGR: ~5% (Screener). Five-year profit CAGR: ~2% (Screener).

Commentary. The five-year record is one of steady but unspectacular top-line growth with gradual margin erosion. FY2022 benefited from post-COVID demand for immunity products. FY2023 saw severe input-cost inflation (EBITDA margin fell ~190 bps) and the first-time consolidation of lower-margin Badshah. FY2024 recovered on easing inflation. FY2025 was the weakest year: a Q2 inventory correction in general trade drove a revenue decline in that quarter, the full year grew only 1.3%, and attributable PAT fell 3.9%. FY2026 was a recovery year (revenue +5.0%, PAT +7.4%) despite the GST transition in Q2, weather disruption to beverages and Middle East headwinds in Q4. The rising importance of other income (₹585 cr in FY2026, ~24% of PBT) means a significant portion of reported profit comes from treasury returns rather than operations — a quality-of-earnings point. Depreciation nearly doubled from FY2021 to FY2026 reflecting capex, acquired intangibles (Badshah) and leases. Finance costs peaked at ₹164 cr in FY2025 and remain an order of magnitude higher than in FY2021, reflecting acquisition-related liabilities and working-capital borrowings in subsidiaries.

Quarterly trajectory (consolidated, ₹ cr)

(Source: Screener quarterly consolidated data; reconciled to company releases for Q1 FY2026 ₹508.29 cr, Q2 FY2026 ₹444.79 cr, Q3 FY2026 ₹553.61 cr, Q4 FY2026 ₹362.00 cr and Q1 FY2027 ₹586.16 cr.)

Q1 FY2027 (quarter to June 2026) was the third straight quarter of double-digit profit growth: revenue +10.6% to ₹3,764.39 cr, attributable PAT +15.3% to ₹586.16 cr, EBITDA margin 19.7%, India FMCG +9.5% with ~5% underlying volume growth, international +15.5%. Standalone (largely India) revenue was ₹2,687 cr (+8.8%), operating profit ₹536 cr (+10.4%) and PAT ₹452 cr (+11.0%).

Balance sheet (consolidated, ₹ cr, as at 31 March)

(Source: Screener/C-MOTS. Total equity including NCI was ₹11,802.75 cr at FY2026 and ₹11,210.26 cr at FY2025 per the results filing.)

Items not separately retrieved: Cash and cash equivalents on a standalone line basis; short-term vs long-term split of borrowings; goodwill and intangibles as separate lines; working capital. The step-up in fixed assets in FY2023 (₹2,308 cr to ₹3,579 cr) reflects goodwill and brand intangibles recognised on the Badshah acquisition. Management stated on the Q2 FY2026 call (October 2025) that Dabur held approximately ₹7,000 cr of treasury funds on its balance sheet; against borrowings of ₹1,287 cr at FY2026, this implies a net cash position of roughly ₹5,700 cr (derived from management's approximate figure). Net debt/EBITDA is therefore negative.

Cash flow (consolidated, ₹ cr)

(Source: Screener/C-MOTS. Capex derived as CFO minus FCF.)

Dividends paid in cash-flow terms were not separately retrieved; financing outflows (₹1,236 cr in FY2026) are dominated by dividend payments.

Key ratios (derived unless stated)

Commentary on ratios. Returns have structurally declined: ROCE fell from 27% (FY2021–FY2022) to 20% (FY2025–FY2026), and ROE from ~22% to ~17%. Three drivers stand out: (1) margin compression since FY2022; (2) a growing, low-yielding treasury book (₹8,947 cr of investments at FY2026, earning ~6–7% per management) that dilutes returns on equity; and (3) acquired goodwill and intangibles from Badshah. The cash conversion cycle has turned increasingly negative (to -26 days in FY2026), reflecting stretched payables (212 days) — a strength in cash terms, though some of this improvement reflects supplier-financing practices common in Indian FMCG. Asset turnover has drifted down steadily as the balance sheet has grown faster than revenue. Leverage is negligible.

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Financial Detail

Segment Overview

SegmentContentsKey products

Consumer Care Business

Domestic and international HPC and healthcare

Dabur Chyawanprash, Honey, Hajmola, PudinHara, Honitus, Lal Tail, Dabur Amla, Vatika, Red Paste, Meswak, Babool, Odonil, Odomos, Sanifresh, Gulabari, Fem, Oxylife, Namaste, Hobi, Sesa

Food Business

Juices, beverages and culinary

Réal, Réal Activ, Réal Cheers, Hommade, Badshah spices, Dabur A2 Cow Ghee and food-adjacent items

Retail Business

Retail stores

H&B Stores Ltd (subsidiary; retail outlets)

Other Segments

Guar gum, pharma and others

Guar gum derivatives, small pharma lines

Unallocated

Other operating revenue not attributable to segments

Scrap sales, export incentives etc.

Segment revenue (INR Cr)

Segment revenue (INR Cr)FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026

Consumer Care Business (INR Cr)

9,1949,2629,94210,16010,864

Food Business (INR Cr)

1,4611,9822,1792,1012,016

Retail Business (INR Cr)

77111123115107

Other Segments (INR Cr)

123138123150167

Unallocated operating revenue (INR Cr)

3338373739

Total revenue from operations (INR Cr)

10,88911,53012,40412,56313,193

Segment Margins & Growth (%) and Revenue by Segment (%)

Segment metricFY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026

Consumer Care YoY growth (%)

—0.77.32.26.9

Food YoY growth (%)

—35.79.9-3.6-4.0

Retail YoY growth (%)

—43.711.2-6.4-7.7

Consumer Care share of revenue (%)

84.480.380.280.982.3

Food share of revenue (%)

13.417.217.616.715.3

Results by Segment and Segment Margins & Growth (%)

Segment result metricQ1 FY2026Q1 FY2027

Consumer Care revenue (INR Cr)

2,704.923,000.74

Consumer Care result (INR Cr)

644.10723.15

Consumer Care result margin (%)

23.824.1

Food revenue (INR Cr)

620.86659.33

Food result (INR Cr)

80.4694.25

Food result margin (%)

13.014.3

Retail result (INR Cr)

-0.50-0.69

Other segments result (INR Cr)

6.847.21

Group Entities

EntityJurisdictionRole

Dabur International Ltd (DINTL)

Isle of Man / operating from Dubai

Holding company for international business

Dabur Egypt Ltd

Egypt

Manufacturing and sales, North Africa

Dabur Nigeria Ltd

Nigeria

Manufacturing and sales, West Africa

Hobi Kozmetik

Turkey

Personal care (hair/skin)

Namaste Laboratories LLC

USA

Ethnic hair care (ORS Olive Oil); hair-relaxer litigation defendant

Dermoviva Skin Essentials Inc.

USA

Skin care; litigation co-defendant

Asian Consumer Care Pvt Ltd

Bangladesh

Manufacturing and sales

Dabur Nepal Pvt Ltd

Nepal

Manufacturing (juices, healthcare)

H&B Stores Ltd

India

Retail segment

Badshah Masala Pvt Ltd (51%)

India

Spices; remaining 49% to be acquired after five years

Sesa Care Pvt Ltd

India

Ayurvedic hair oil; amalgamated into Dabur India (NCLT sanction Sept 2026, appointed date 1 April 2026)

Income Statement and Per-Share Data

MetricFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026

Revenue from operations (INR Cr)

9,56210,88911,53012,40412,56313,193

Operating profit / EBITDA before other income (INR Cr)

2,0022,2522,1622,4002,3162,450

Other income (INR Cr)

325308445482551585

Depreciation & amortisation (INR Cr)

240253311399446469

Operating income / EBIT excl. other income (INR Cr)

1,7621,9991,8512,0011,8701,981

Finance costs (INR Cr)

313978124164145

Profit before tax (INR Cr)

2,0562,2692,2192,3592,2582,420

Net profit attributable to owners (INR Cr)

1,6951,7421,7011,8111,7401,869

EPS basic (INR)

9.589.849.6410.409.9710.68

Dividend per share declared (INR)

4.755.205.205.508.008.25

Margin Analysis (%)

MetricFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026

Revenue growth (%)

—13.95.97.61.35.0

EBITDA margin (%)

20.920.718.819.318.418.6

EBIT margin (%)

18.418.416.116.114.915.0

PBT margin (%)

21.520.819.219.018.018.3

Net margin (%)

17.716.014.814.613.914.2

Effective tax rate (%)

182323232323

Attributable PAT growth (%)

—2.8-2.46.5-3.97.4

Income Statement and Margin Analysis (%)

Quarterly metricQ1 FY2025Q2 FY2025Q3 FY2025Q4 FY2025Q1 FY2026Q2 FY2026Q3 FY2026Q4 FY2026Q1 FY2027

Revenue from operations (INR Cr)

3,3493,0293,3552,8303,4053,1913,5593,0383,764

Operating profit (INR Cr)

655553682427667588734461741

OPM (%)

201820152018211520

Attributable net profit (INR Cr)

494418516313508445554362586

EPS (INR)

2.822.402.951.812.902.553.162.083.33

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Balance Sheet

MetricFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026

Total assets (INR Cr)

10,83312,28413,65215,11616,23017,480

Equity attributable to owners (INR Cr)

7,6648,3828,9739,86610,80011,419

Total borrowings (INR Cr)

5091,0301,1741,3659501,287

Investments incl. treasury (INR Cr)

4,1606,2206,2656,9337,4688,947

Fixed assets incl. intangibles (INR Cr)

2,2432,3083,5793,8153,9903,938

Capital work in progress (INR Cr)

147168175232169139

Cash Flow and Margin Analysis (%)

MetricFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026

Cash from operating activities (INR Cr)

2,1151,8021,4882,0131,9872,579

Capital expenditure (INR Cr)

307369485560539399

Free cash flow (INR Cr)

1,8081,4331,0031,4531,4482,180

Cash from investing activities (INR Cr)

-1,404-1,273-583-971-448-1,279

Cash from financing activities (INR Cr)

-613-490-1,035-1,161-1,405-1,236

CFO to operating profit (%)

1229792104103122

Returns & Leverage Ratios (%) and Financial Ratios (x)

RatioFY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026

ROE on average owners' equity (%)

21.719.619.216.816.8

ROA on average total assets (%)

15.113.112.611.111.1

ROCE as reported by Screener (%)

2723222020

Debt to equity (x)

0.120.130.140.090.11

Interest coverage EBIT over finance cost (x)

51.323.716.111.413.7

Asset turnover revenue over average assets (x)

0.940.890.860.800.78

Debtor days (Screener)

2227262620

Inventory days (Screener)

169158149175166

Payable days (Screener)

178171186215212

Cash conversion cycle days (Screener)

1214-10-14-26

Dividend payout ratio (Screener, %)

5354538077

Geography (FY2026) Overview

Geography (FY2026)Share of consolidated revenue (%)Derived revenue (INR Cr)

India

739,631

International total

273,562

of which Middle East (approx.)

81,055

Region Margins & Growth (%)

International metricQ2 FY2026Q3 FY2026Q4 FY2026Q1 FY2027

International revenue growth INR terms (%)

7.711.12.515.5

International constant-currency growth (%)

5.5———

Country / Business Details

Country / businessPeriodGrowth (%)Source

Dubai

Q2 FY2026

12 CC (over 17% per press release)

Q2 FY2026 call and press release

Nigeria

Q2 FY2026

10 CC

Q2 FY2026 call

United Kingdom

Q2 FY2026

37 CC

Q2 FY2026 call

Namaste (USA)

Q2 FY2026

11 CC

Q2 FY2026 call

Turkey

Q2 FY2026

37 CC

Q2 FY2026 call

Bangladesh

Q2 FY2026

13 CC

Q2 FY2026 call

Sub-Saharan Africa

Q4 FY2026

20

Q4 FY2026 release

Namaste (USA)

Q4 FY2026

6.2

Q4 FY2026 release

Bangladesh

Q1 FY2027

34.3

Q1 FY2027 release

Egypt

Q1 FY2027

28.4

Q1 FY2027 release

Region Margins & Growth (%) (Q2 FY2026 growth (%)–Q1 FY2027 growth (%))

Domestic verticalQ2 FY2026 growth (%)Q4 FY2026 growth (%)Q1 FY2027 growth (%)

Home & Personal Care

8.9

double-digit

12.3

Healthcare

——5.5

Foods & Beverages

—

30 (foods)

7.2

India FMCG total

5.79.59.5

India underlying volume growth

265

“—” = not publicly disclosed.

Market Metric Details

Market metricValue

Price (5 Oct 2026 close)

₹379

52-week high / low

₹534 / ₹368

Market capitalisation

₹67,171 cr

One-year price change

approx. -23%

Three-year price CAGR

-12%

Five-year price CAGR

-9%

Ten-year price CAGR

3%

Valuation Metric Details

Valuation metricDabur (current)

P/E TTM (x)

33.9

P/B (x)

5.9

Dividend yield (%)

2.18

EV/EBITDA TTM, derived (x)

24.3

EV/Sales TTM, derived (x)

4.5

Source Details

SourceDateView / target

Simply Wall St consensus narrative

~Aug 2026

Fair-value/price-target estimate ~₹525 (trimmed from ~₹527)

Axis Securities

30 Jan 2026

BUY, target ₹595

HDFC Securities

8 May 2026

Revenue CAGR of 8.2% expected FY2026–28E; EBITDA margin recovery

BoB Capital / Baroda

1 Aug 2025

Expected 8% sales and 9% EBITDA growth in FY2026

Dividend metric

Dividend metricFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026

Dividend per share (INR)

4.755.205.205.508.008.25

Payout ratio (%)

505354538077

Credit Ratings

Rating agencyLong-term ratingShort-term ratingOutlookDate

CRISIL

AAA

A1+

Stable

20 Nov 2025

ICRA

AAA

A1+

Stable

12 Mar 2026

Moody's / S&P / Fitch

Not rated

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Analyst Conclusions

Management guidance (latest)

  • FY2027: volume-led growth as key input inflation (coconut oil, SLES) moderates (Q3 FY2026 call); rural recovery dependent on monsoon and inflation (Q1 FY2027).

  • Medium-term: ambition of double-digit growth by FY2027–28 (FY2025 annual report).

  • Margins: operating profit and PAT to grow ahead of revenue (Q3 FY2026 update); near-term crude-related headwinds (May 2026 commentary).

  • Capital allocation: ₹500 cr Dabur Ventures; additional treasury available for acquisitions; payout ratio near 77–80%.

Consensus growth expectations

HDFC Securities projects 8.2% revenue CAGR over FY2026–28E with EBITDA margin recovery. Q1 FY2027 growth (+10.6% revenue, +15.3% PAT) ran ahead of this run-rate.

Bull case

  1. Earnings inflection is underway: Q1 FY2027 marked the third consecutive quarter of double-digit profit growth, with India volume growth of ~5–6% (vs 2% in Q2 FY2026), HPC +12.3% and international +15.5%. If sustained, FY2027 EPS could grow low-to-mid teens, and the 34x P/E is low versus Dabur's 47x five-year forward average.

  2. Structural tailwinds plus self-help: GST cuts on ~66% of the portfolio, rural outperformance for 18 quarters, premium brands growing 2x, e-commerce at ~9% of sales with q-commerce +54%, and share gains in hair oils and chyawanprash point to improving franchise health. The dual-CEO structure and GTM 2.0 add execution capacity.

  3. Capital optionality: ~₹5,700 cr net cash (derived), AAA ratings and a 77% payout give downside protection (2.2% yield) and firepower for accretive acquisitions, while Badshah (₹400 cr run-rate) and Sesa show that bolt-ons can scale.

Bear case

  1. Structural growth deficit: Five-year revenue CAGR of 6.65% and profit CAGR of ~2%, with Marico growing 26% and overtaking Dabur in FY2026. Guidance has repeatedly been missed (FY2026 high-single-digit target delivered at 5%), and declining ROCE (27% to 20%) suggests diminishing returns on capital.

  2. Tail risk from the US hair-relaxer MDL: 12,129 active cases and advancing discovery, with Namaste and Dabur International named. Settlements across the industry could be material relative to Namaste's scale and, in an adverse scenario, to group earnings. No provision has been disclosed.

  3. Margin and earnings-quality pressure: Q4 margins of ~15%, crude-linked packaging inflation, beverage volatility, FSSAI claims restrictions, Middle East disruption (~8% of revenue), and dependence on treasury income (~24% of PBT) leave limited cushion if demand softens again.

Catalysts and monitorables (next 12 months)

Catalyst / monitorableExpected timingWhat to watch
Q2 FY2027 results and interim dividend4 Nov 2026Sustained double-digit growth; India volume >5%; margin trend
Hair-relaxer MDL milestones16 Oct 2026 (expert discovery close); 16 Nov 2026 (summary judgment/Daubert motions)Any settlement disclosures, provisions, or adverse rulings for Namaste
Winter season (Chyawanprash, Honey, Honitus)Q3 FY2027Healthcare vertical acceleration (only +5.5% in Q1 FY2027)
FSSAI "100%" claims litigationDelhi HC hearingsLabel-transition costs; precedent for beverage marketing
Sesa integration post-NCLTH2 FY2027Hair-care margin and growth
Dabur Ventures and M&AOngoingSize and valuation discipline of next deal
Tindivanam commissioningEnd FY2027Supply-chain savings in South India
Middle East stabilityOngoingInternational growth and currency
FII flowsQuarterlyWhether foreign ownership stabilises from 9.66%
Badshah remaining 49%~FY2028Valuation and funding of buyout

Analyst verdict

Dabur India enters the second half of FY2027 at an unusual juncture: its operating trajectory is clearly improving while its share price sits near a multi-year low. The fundamentals have turned. After a weak FY2025 (revenue +1.3%, profit −3.9%), FY2026 delivered +5.0% revenue and +7.4% profit, and Q1 FY2027 accelerated to +10.6% revenue and +15.3% profit on 5% underlying India volume growth, broad-based HPC strength and a 15.5% rebound in international. Share gains in hair oils and chyawanprash, rapid quick-commerce growth and premiumisation suggest the core franchise is healthier than the stock's 23% one-year decline implies.

Yet the market's scepticism is not irrational. Over five years Dabur has compounded revenue at only ~6.6% and profit at ~2%, while ROCE has slid from 27% to 20%. Management has missed its own growth guidance, Marico has overtaken Dabur on revenue, and a meaningful portion of profit comes from treasury income. The US hair-relaxer MDL, now above 12,000 cases with discovery advancing, is an unquantified tail risk that institutional investors appear to be discounting, alongside FSSAI labelling scrutiny and Middle East exposure.

On balance, at roughly 34x trailing earnings, ~24x EV/EBITDA (derived), a 2.2% dividend yield and a net-cash balance sheet, Dabur offers an asymmetric set-up for patient investors if the recent quarterly momentum proves durable: two to three more quarters of high-single-digit to double-digit growth would likely re-rate the multiple toward its historical range. The key swing factors are the winter healthcare season, the trajectory of the hair-relaxer litigation, and the discipline of the newly enlarged M&A programme. We would characterise the stock as a recovery candidate with identifiable legal tail risk — attractive on a 12–24 month view for investors who can tolerate litigation headlines, but dependent on management finally converting its double-digit growth ambition into delivered numbers.

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Executive Leadership

Executive Leadership Team

NameTitleTenure / sincePrior roles & educationAge

Mohit Malhotra

Whole-Time Director & Global CEO

Joined 1994 as management trainee; CEO from April 2019; Global CEO from 17 Feb 2026

CEO Dabur International (Dubai); CEO India Business; graduate of Pune University; Executive Master's in International Business, IIFT New Delhi

~57 (MarketScreener)

Herjit S. Bhalla

CEO – India Business (Senior Management Personnel)

Joined 23 April 2026

Unilever 2000–2016 (incl. Marketing Director, Moscow 2009–2012); COO Metro Cash & Carry India 2016–17; Hershey MD India 2018, then VP India & AEMEA, VP Canada & AMEA, VP Canada & Global Customers; B.Com (Hons) Delhi University 1997, MBA MDI Gurugram 2000

49

Ankush Jain

Chief Financial Officer

Since 1 April 2021 (MarketScreener)

Not detailed in sources reviewed

~50

P.D. Narang

Whole-Time Director, Group Director – Corporate Affairs

Long-serving

Not detailed

—

A.K. (Ashok Kumar) Jain

EVP (Finance), Group Company Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer

Long-serving

Former CFO (2012–2021 per MarketScreener)

—

Saket Gupta

Company Secretary

Since Feb 2022 (MarketScreener)

Not detailed

~40

Rahul Awasthi

Global Head of Operations

Named in 2024 Tamil Nadu MoU release

Not detailed

—

Executive Director – Group Head Corporate Strategy

Leads Dabur Ventures

Name not captured in sources reviewed

——

“—” = not publicly disclosed.

Board of Directors

DirectorRoleClassification

Mohit Burman

Chairman

Non-executive, promoter

Saket Burman

Vice Chairman

Non-executive, promoter

Amit Burman

Director

Non-executive, promoter

Aditya Chand Burman

Director

Non-executive, promoter

Mohit Malhotra

Whole-Time Director & (Global) CEO

Executive

P.D. Narang

Group Director – Corporate Affairs

Executive

Mukesh Butani

Lead Independent Director

Independent

Ajit Mohan Sharan

Director

Independent

Rajiv Mehrishi

Director (former Comptroller & Auditor General of India)

Independent

Ravi Kapoor

Director

Independent

Romesh Sobti

Director (former MD & CEO, IndusInd Bank)

Independent

Satyawati Berera

Director

Independent

Directors' Remuneration

ExecutiveFixed pay & perquisitesPerformance bonusTotal (INR Cr)Change

Mohit Malhotra

Increased YoY (amount not itemised in source)

1.63 (vs 3.25 in FY2025)

15.35-3.1%

P.D. Narang

Not itemised

Reduced

——

Board & Management Changes

DateChangeContext

Aug 2022

Mohit Burman becomes Chairman (succeeding Amit Burman)

Promoter rotation

17 Feb 2026

Malhotra redesignated Global CEO; Bhalla appointed CEO India effective 15 Apr 2026

Sharper focus on international expansion while dedicating leadership to India

23 Apr 2026

Bhalla assumes charge

Reports to Malhotra

Major Shareholders

Holder category (June 2026)Share (%)

Promoters (Burman family entities)

66.24

Domestic institutions incl. mutual funds and insurers

18.60

Foreign institutions

9.66

Government

0.12

Public / retail

5.37

Competitive Landscape

Competitors by Segment

Segment / categoryKey competitorsComment

Hair oils

Marico (Parachute, Nihar, Hair & Care), Emami (Navratna, Kesh King), Bajaj Consumer Care (Almond Drops), HUL (Indulekha)

Dabur leads perfumed/amla oils; gaining share (+193–232 bps in FY2026)

Shampoos

HUL (Clinic Plus, Sunsilk, Dove), P&G (Head & Shoulders, Pantene), L'Oréal

Dabur (Vatika) is a challenger

Oral care

Colgate-Palmolive India, HUL (Pepsodent, Close-Up), Patanjali (Dant Kanti)

Dabur is a strong #2/#3 with herbal positioning

Chyawanprash, honey, Ayurvedic OTC

Patanjali, Emami (Zandu), Baidyanath (private), Himalaya Wellness (private), Apis (honey)

Dabur is the category leader; Patanjali is the most aggressive challenger

Digestives

Patanjali, regional players, Emami (Zandu)

Hajmola leads

Juices & beverages

PepsiCo (Tropicana), Coca-Cola (Minute Maid, Maaza), ITC (B Natural), Paper Boat (Hector), Raw Pressery

Réal is the leading packaged juice brand but losing to carbonates and weather

Spices

MDH, Everest, Catch (DS Group), Tata Sampann, Aashirvaad (ITC), regional brands

Badshah is a regional player

Home care

Reckitt (Mortein, Harpic), Godrej Consumer (Good Knight, aer, HIT), SC Johnson

Odonil leads air fresheners; Odomos leads creams

Skin care / depilatories

HUL, Reckitt (Veet), Emami

Fem/Oxylife niche leaders in bleach

International (MENA hair care)

Unilever, P&G, L'Oréal, local brands; Marico in MENA/Bangladesh

Vatika is a strong regional brand

Peer Comparison FY2026

Benchmark metricDaburMaricoGodrej ConsumerEmami

Revenue (INR Cr)

13,19313,61115,1783,780

Revenue growth (%)

5.026—-0.8

EBITDA margin (%)

18.6——25.5

Net profit (INR Cr)

1,8691,813—775

Net margin (%)

14.213.3—20.5

R&D intensity (%)

0.34———

Company Snapshot

$1,523.4M

Revenue

1884

Founded

New Delhi, India

Headquarters

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Brand portfolio scale: 3 brands above ₹1,000 cr, 3 brands at ₹500–1,000 cr and 16 brands at ₹100–500 cr; flagship brands contribute over 70% of revenue (FY2026 AR).
  • Cash generation: FY2026 operating cash flow ₹2,579 cr (122% of operating profit) and FCF ₹2,180 cr (Screener).
  • Balance sheet: AAA ratings from CRISIL and ICRA; debt/equity 0.11; ~₹7,000 cr treasury (management, Oct 2025).
  • Share gains in core: Hair oils +232 bps (Q2) and +193 bps (Q3 FY2026); chyawanprash +234 bps (Q2 FY2026).
  • International diversification: 27% of revenue; Q1 FY2027 international +15.5%, Bangladesh +34.3%, Egypt +28.4%.
  • ESG leadership: Water-positive (107%) and plastic-waste-positive; SBTi-validated net-zero targets; 65% renewable energy in India (FY2026 AR); ESG rating 71.95 "Leader" (Sept 2026).
  • Rural reach: Rural growth ahead of urban for 18 consecutive quarters (Q1 FY2027 commentary).

Weaknesses

  • Slow growth: Revenue CAGR of 6.65% over FY2021–FY2026; five-year profit CAGR only ~2% (Screener).
  • Declining returns: ROCE down from 27% (FY2022) to 20% (FY2026); ROE ~17%.
  • Food segment shrinkage: Food revenue fell from ₹2,179 cr (FY2024) to ₹2,016 cr (FY2026).
  • Earnings quality: Other income of ₹585 cr equals ~24% of FY2026 PBT.
  • Low R&D intensity: ₹44.24 cr R&D in FY2026 (0.34% of revenue), with only 5 patents filed.
  • Guidance credibility: FY2026 high-single-digit growth guidance (Aug 2025) delivered at 5.0%; Q3 update below earlier H2 guidance (Business Standard, Jan 2026).
  • Seasonal volatility: Q4 OPM of 15% vs 20–21% in other quarters (FY2025 and FY2026).

Opportunities

  • GST-led affordability: ~66% of portfolio benefited from September 2025 rate cuts.
  • Premiumisation: Premium brands growing at ~2x the regular portfolio (Q1 FY2027); Shilajit premium range ~10% of franchise.
  • Quick commerce/e-commerce: E-commerce ~9% of sales, q-commerce +54% (Q4 FY2026).
  • Southern India: South is only 18–20% of domestic business; Tindivanam plant from end FY2027.
  • Inorganic growth: ₹500 cr Dabur Ventures plus unallocated treasury for larger M&A.
  • Spices scale-up: Badshah ₹400 cr run-rate with ~11% volume growth; the remaining 49% acquisition provides full economic capture.
  • Wellness adjacencies: Gummies, Dia Control Juice, Glucolyte, Siens open new occasions.

Threats

  • US mass tort: Hair-relaxer MDL at 12,129 active cases (Sept 2026), with Namaste as a defendant; discovery stay lifted for second-wave defendants (July 2026).
  • Regulatory: FSSAI order on "100%" claims (Aug 2026); broader crackdown on absolute claims.
  • Geopolitics: Middle East disruption cut Q4 FY2026 international growth to 2.5%.
  • Competition: Marico growing 26% in FY2026 and overtaking Dabur's revenue; Patanjali in Ayurveda (Dabur litigation over chyawanprash ads).
  • Input costs: HDFC Securities (May 2026) flagged near-term margin headwinds from elevated crude prices.
  • Investor sentiment: FII holding fell from 20.43% (Mar 2022) to 9.66% (Jun 2026); stock -23% over one year.
  • Promoter reputation: Allegations involving promoter-family members (Mahadev FIR 2023; associated later controversies reported in 2026) — denied by the family, but a headline risk.

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Key Developments

DateEventSignificance
7 May 2025Q4 FY2025: PAT ₹320 cr (incl. NCI basis, -8.3%), revenue ₹2,830 cr; final dividend ₹5.25 (total FY2025 ₹8.00, ₹1,417.86 cr)Low point; higher payout policy signalled
31 Jul 2025Q1 FY2026: revenue ₹3,404.58 cr (+1.7%), PAT ₹508.29 cr; Food -11.7%Weather-hit beverages
Aug 2025FY2025 annual report targets double-digit CAGR by FY2027–28; AGM heldMedium-term ambition
Aug 2025Hair-relaxer MDL court schedules Science Day for 8 Jan 2026Litigation timeline
22 Sep 2025GST rate rationalisation; ~66% of Dabur's portfolio benefits; trade destockingShort-term disruption, long-term tailwind
Oct 2025Launch of Dabur Ventures (₹500 cr)Inorganic strategy
Oct 2025Hair-relaxer MDL exceeds 10,500 casesRising litigation count
30 Oct 2025Q2 FY2026: revenue ₹3,191 cr (+5.4%), PAT ₹444.79 cr attributable (₹453 cr total); India volume +2%; interim dividend ₹2.75Muted quarter; brokerages cut targets
20 Nov 2025CRISIL reaffirms AAA/Stable, A1+Credit strength
Dec 2025New York court denies Namaste Laboratories' motion to dismiss in a hair-relaxer suitAdverse procedural ruling
24 Dec 2025Delhi HC judgment in Dabur v. Ashok Kumar (cybersquatting)IP enforcement precedent
6 Jan 2026Q3 business update guides mid-single-digit growth; stock falls ~4%Below earlier guidance
8 Jan 2026Hair-relaxer MDL Science DayLitigation milestone
~29–30 Jan 2026Q3 FY2026: revenue ₹3,558.65 cr (+6.1%), PAT ₹553.61 cr (+7.3%); hair oils +19.1%; A&P ₹238 crRecovery begins
Feb 2026Tindivanam groundbreaking by Tamil Nadu CMCapacity expansion
17 Feb 2026Malhotra Global CEO; Bhalla named India CEOLeadership restructuring
2 Mar 2026~₹60 cr minority investment in RAS BeautyFirst Ventures deal
12 Mar 2026ICRA reaffirms AAA/Stable, A1+Credit strength
Mar 2026Middle East geopolitical escalation disrupts GCC tradeInternational headwind
23 Apr 2026Bhalla assumes chargeIndia leadership
2 May 2026Shareholders and unsecured creditors approve Sesa Care amalgamationM&A integration
7 May 2026Q4 FY2026: revenue ₹3,038 cr (+7.3%), PAT ₹362 cr (+15.8%); FY2026 revenue ₹13,193 cr, PAT ₹1,869 cr; final dividend ₹5.50; Siens launchedReturn to growth
13 May 2026FOLO investment (per Tracxn)Unconfirmed
Jun 2026Annual report: water-positive (107%); CEO bonus halvedESG and governance signal
Early Jul 2026Q1 FY2027 business update: food high double-digit growth, Badshah high-teen growthPositive pre-announcement
4–9 Jul 2026Reports of Burman family exploring Lite Bite Foods sale; Aviva to buy out Indian JV partnerPromoter-group activity
27 Jul 2026Hair-relaxer MDL judge lifts discovery stay for second-wave defendantsLitigation progressing
30 Jul 2026Q1 FY2027: revenue ₹3,764.39 cr (+10.6%), PAT ₹586.16 cr (+15.3%), India volume +5%, international +15.5%Strongest quarter in two years
~6 Aug 2026FSSAI order prohibiting "100%" claims on Dabur food products; Dabur moves Delhi HC; Dabur says labels already transitioningRegulatory/labelling risk
6 Aug 202651st AGM; final dividend ₹5.50 approved (record date 17 July 2026)Shareholder returns
1 Sep 2026Hair-relaxer MDL reaches 12,129 active casesExposure growing
17 Sep 2026Independent agency assigns ESG rating 71.95 ("Leader")ESG recognition
21 Sep 2026Possible trademark/advertising dispute
22 Sep 2026Board meeting fixed for 4 Nov 2026 for Q2 FY2027 results and interim dividend; trading window closed 1 Oct–6 NovNext catalyst
24–25 Sep 2026NCLT sanctions Sesa Care amalgamationM&A completion
5 Oct 2026Stock closes ₹379, near 52-week low ₹368 (52-week high ₹534); down ~23% in one yearSustained de-rating

Financial Performance

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Revenue

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Revenue by Segment: Total revenue from operations rose from INR 108.9 Bn in FY2022 to INR 131.9 Bn in FY2026.
Dabur India Limited — Revenue by Segment
Series (INR Bn)FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026
Total revenue from operations108.9115.3124125.6131.9
Consumer Care Business91.992.699.4101.6108.6
Food Business14.619.821.82120.2
Retail Business0.81.11.21.21.1
Other Segments1.21.41.21.51.7
Unallocated operating revenue0.30.40.40.40.4

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