The FMCG major posted a consolidated net profit of ₹362 crore for the quarter ended March, up 15.8% year-on-year from ₹312.7 crore. The figure was ahead of the CNBC-TV18 poll estimate of ₹356 crore.
Revenue from operations rose 7.4% to ₹3,038 crore against ₹2,830.1 crore a year earlier, also surpassing the CNBC-TV18 estimate of ₹2,976 crore.
EBITDA increased 8% year-on-year to ₹461.2 crore from ₹427 crore, while EBITDA margin improved to 15.6% from 15.1%. The margin performance was marginally ahead of the Street estimate of 15.5%.
Dabur said its India FMCG business operating profit grew 12.5% during the quarter, supported by healthy underlying volume growth of 6% and strong execution across categories.
Chief Executive Officer Mohit Malhotra said the company navigated inflation, elevated freight costs and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East through supply chain diversification, calibrated price hikes and disciplined cost management.
Rural markets continued to outperform urban demand during the quarter, growing 350 basis points faster, although the gap narrowed compared with the previous quarter. Dabur also highlighted strong momentum in emerging channels, with e-commerce growing 49% and quick commerce rising 54%.
Category-wise, the hair care portfolio grew about 27%, led by hair oils at 28%, while home care rose over 24%. The digestives business grew around 15%, and the Badshah portfolio recorded 12% growth.
The company said it gained market share across 95% of its portfolio, including notable gains in hair oils, digestives, fruit nectars and air fresheners.
International business grew 2.5% despite headwinds in the Middle East, supported by strong growth in Sub-Saharan Africa, Bangladesh, the UK and Europe.
The board of directors also recommended a final dividend of ₹5.50 per equity share with a face value of Re 1 each for FY26, translating into a payout of 550%, subject to shareholder approval at the company’s upcoming annual general meeting.
Dabur India manufactures and markets a wide range of consumer products across healthcare, personal care, home care and foods categories, with brands spanning hair oils, oral care, juices, digestives, honey and ayurvedic products.
