Dabur India reported a 5% growth in consolidated revenue to ₹13,193 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. Net profit increased by 7.2% to ₹1,895 crore, driven by gross margin expansion of 30 basis points to 48.3% and operating margin improvement of 15 basis points to 18.6%. The company filed its Integrated Annual Report and Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26 with the BSE Ltd and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd on July 06, 2026.

Financial Performance

The company delivered a 5% growth in Consolidated Revenue to ₹13,193 crore. Gross margins expanded by 30 basis points to 48.3%, driven by judicious price increases, a sharper focus on premiumisation, and disciplined cost management. Operating Margin improved by 15 basis points to 18.6%, and Net Profit grew by 7.2% to ₹1,895 crore. The Board has recommended a dividend of ₹8.25 per share for the fiscal year, resulting in a total dividend payout of ₹1,463.3 crore.

Strategic Initiatives

The company launched 'Dabur Ventures', a ₹500 crore investment platform aimed at partnering with high-potential, digital-first brands. In March 2026, it announced an investment of ₹60 crore in RAS Beauty Private Limited, a premium skincare D2C company. Construction began on a new greenfield manufacturing facility in Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu, expected to commence operations by the end of FY 2026-27.

Sustainability and ESG

Dabur achieved 107% water positivity and sustained >100% plastic waste positivity during the year. The company eliminated coal usage across operations and achieved 98% sustainable sourcing. Renewable energy usage reached 65% in India operations and 53% at the consolidated level. The company sustained 100% elimination of coal usage across operations and achieved a 33% reduction in water intensity from the base year FY 2018-19.

Annual General Meeting

The 51st Annual General Meeting of the company is scheduled for Thursday, August 06, 2026, at 3.00 P.M. (IST) via Video Conferencing. The remote e-voting period commences on Sunday, August 02, 2026, at 9.00 A.M. (IST) and concludes on Wednesday, August 05, 2026, at 5.00 P.M. (IST). The cut-off date for determining shareholder eligibility is Thursday, July 30, 2026.

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Dabur India reported a 7.2% rise in net profit to ₹1,895 crore for the financial year 2025-26, supported by gross margin expansion and disciplined cost management. Consolidated revenue from operations increased by 5% to ₹13,193 crore, reflecting resilience amidst inflationary pressures and competitive intensity. The company’s operating margin improved by 15 basis points to 18.6%, while gross margins expanded by 30 basis points to 48.3%.

The company’s performance was underpinned by strategic price increases, a sharper focus on premiumisation, and cost-saving initiatives under Project Samriddhi, which captured savings of approximately ₹87 crore. Dabur’s portfolio of 23 billion-rupee brands, including flagship Real and Dabur Red Paste, continued to drive growth, with the company maintaining its position as the second most distributed FMCG company in India, reaching 8.5 million stores.

Financial Performance

The company delivered sustained profitability across key metrics. Profit After Tax grew by 7.2% to ₹1,895 crore, while operating profit saw a corresponding increase in margins. The board has recommended a dividend of ₹8.25 per share for the fiscal year, resulting in a total dividend payout of ₹1,463.3 crore and a payout ratio of 77.21%.

Strategic Initiatives and Sustainability

During the year, Dabur launched ‘Dabur Ventures’, a ₹500 crore investment platform aimed at partnering with high-potential, digital-first brands. The company also commenced construction of a new greenfield manufacturing facility in Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu, expected to begin operations by the end of FY 2026-27.

On the sustainability front, Dabur achieved 107% water positivity, surpassing its target trajectory, and sustained a plastic-waste-positive status. The company eliminated coal usage across operations and achieved 98% sustainable sourcing of high deforestation risk materials. Renewable energy usage reached 65% in India operations and 53% at the consolidated level.