Dabur India Limited announced a consolidated business growth of 10.6% for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27 (Q1 FY27), ending June 30, 2026. The company reported healthy performance across both its Indian and international segments, with India FMCG growing by 9.5% and international business by 15.5%. Profitability also saw an uplift, with operating margin growing by 11% and profit after tax increasing by 15%.
Dabur India Reports Strong Q1 FY27 Performance
Dabur India Limited has reported a robust start to the fiscal year, with its consolidated business achieving a growth of 10.6% in the first quarter of FY27 (ending June 30, 2026). This growth was broad-based, benefiting from performance across both its domestic and international operations.
Key Financial Highlights
- Consolidated Business Growth: 10.6%
- India FMCG Revenue Growth: 9.5% (with 5% volume growth)
- International Business Growth: 15.5% (in INR terms)
- Operating Margin Growth: 11%
- Profit After Tax Increase: 15%
Segmental Performance
In the domestic market, the Health, Personal Care (HPC) portfolio showed continued momentum, growing by 12.3%. The hair care segment, including hair oils and shampoos, registered strong double-digit growth. The Oral Care portfolio delivered near double-digit growth, driven by brands like Red franchise, Meswak, and Dabur Herbal. The Skin Care portfolio saw high single-digit growth, supported by the Gulabari franchise and OxyLife.
The Home Care portfolio achieved mid-single-digit growth, led by Odonil and Sanifresh. In Health Care, honey witnessed high single-digit growth, while the Glucose and Digestive portfolios also showed positive trends. The Foods business recorded strong double-digit growth of around 30%.
International Business and Profitability
Dabur’s international business demonstrated strong growth of 15.5% in INR terms, despite ongoing global challenges. Key regions like MENA, UK, European Union, Egypt, Turkey, and Bangladesh all contributed positively.
Despite elevated inflation and cost pressures, Dabur maintained healthy profitability. The company achieved an 11% growth in operating margin and a 15% increase in profit after tax. This was attributed to a combination of portfolio premiumization, productivity improvements, and disciplined cost management.
Outlook
Looking ahead, Dabur remains confident in delivering sequential acceleration in revenue growth, with a focus on market interventions, agile execution, and managing inflationary pressures.
Investor Conference Call Transcript
The company has also made the transcript of its Investors’ Conference Call, held on July 29, 2026, following the declaration of Q1 FY27 financial results, available on its website.
Source: BSE
