Dabur India announced its financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026, reporting a 11.7% increase in net profit to ₹505 crore. This marks the fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit profit growth. Consolidated revenue also saw a healthy rise of 11.6% to ₹3,563 crore, driven by strong performance in both domestic and international markets.
Dabur India Reports Strong Q2 Financial Performance
Dabur India Limited, a leading Indian FMCG company, has announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. The company reported a robust 11.7% growth in net profit, reaching ₹505 crore, marking its fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit profit expansion. This sustained profitability underscores the company’s effective business strategies and market resilience.
Consolidated Revenue and Segment Growth
Consolidated revenue for the second quarter grew by 11.6% to ₹3,563 crore. This represents the second consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth. For the first half of the fiscal year (H1), consolidated revenue stood at ₹7,327 crore, an increase of 11.1%. The company highlighted strong performances across its key business segments.
The India FMCG Business witnessed a growth of 10.7%, with underlying volume growth at 5.5%. A notable trend is the strong performance of premium brands, which grew at four times the pace of regular brands and now account for 20% of the domestic business.
International Business also showed significant strength, growing by 20% in INR terms during Q2, with notable contributions from markets including Bangladesh, Egypt, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Turkey. For H1, international business grew by 19.4%.
Category Performance Highlights
Key category growths for the quarter include:
- Home & Personal Care (HPC) business grew by 10.9%, driven by strong performances in hair care and home care, with steady growth in skin and oral care.
- Healthcare business grew by 6.9%, supported by continued momentum in Digestives, OTC, and Ethicals categories, which reported strong double-digit growth.
- Food & Beverages (F&B) business grew by 17.4%, benefiting from strong performance in Foods and a sequential recovery in the Beverages portfolio.
Interim Dividend Declared
The Board of Directors of Dabur India Ltd has declared an Interim Dividend of 350% for the financial year 2026-27. This translates to an interim dividend of ₹3.50 per share, amounting to a total payout of ₹620.88 crore.
Leadership Commentary
Mr. Herjit S. Bhalla, Chief Executive Officer-India Business, Dabur India Limited, commented, “Our performance in Q2 reflects the strength of our brands and the sharper execution of our strategy. We delivered profitable growth despite operating in a challenging external environment marked by geopolitical uncertainty and elevated input-cost pressures. What gives me confidence is that the growth has been broad-based and backed by healthy underlying volumes.” He also noted the evolving channel landscape and the resurgence in General Trade, supported by the company’s Project Saksham.
Source: BSE
