The appointment is an update to the company’s earlier disclosure dated February 17, 2026, which had stated that Bhalla would take charge from April 15, 2026 or such other date as mutually agreed. Bhalla will report to Mohit Malhotra, Whole-time Director and Global Chief Executive Officer of Dabur India.
This month, Dabur India said it expects consolidated revenue to grow in the mid-single digits for the quarter ended March 2026 (Q4FY26), with operating profit likely to grow ahead of the topline, according to the company’s quarterly business update.
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The company said its India FMCG business witnessed sequential recovery in demand during the quarter and is expected to post high-single digit growth. Growth in the domestic market helped offset challenges in international markets, particularly in the Middle East, where geopolitical tensions disrupted demand and supply chains.
Within segments, the Home & Personal Care business is projected to grow in the mid-teens, led by strong performance in hair oils, shampoo and home care, which are expected to record volume-led growth in the twenties. The company said the majority of its portfolio continued to outperform category growth and is likely to register market share gains during the quarter.
The Healthcare segment is expected to report low-single digit growth overall during the quarter.
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Meanwhile, the Food & Beverages (F&B) vertical is also projected to record low-single digit growth, although the company noted a sequential improvement in the segment during the period.
Shares of Dabur India Ltd ended at ₹460.15, up by ₹0.10, or 0.022%, on the BSE.
(Edited by : Jomy Jos Pullokaran)
First Published: Apr 23, 2026 4:21 PM IST
