Gillette India FY26 net profit rises 23% to ₹654 crore, dividend ₹60
Gillette India reported a 23% increase in net profit to ₹654 crore for FY26, with revenue rising 8% to ₹3,100 crore. Q4FY26 PAT grew 21% to ₹193 crore. The board recommended a final dividend of ₹60 per share, aggregating to a total payout of ₹240 per share for the fiscal.

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Gillette India Limited reported a net profit of ₹654 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, an increase of 23% compared to the indexed comparable period of ₹531 crore for the 12 months ended March 31, 2025. Revenue from operations for FY26 stood at ₹3,100 crore, up 8% versus the comparable period last year, driven by a robust portfolio, superior execution, and a consistent pipeline of innovation. Profit After Tax (PAT) for the fourth quarter was ₹193 crore, up 21% versus the same quarter last year, while sales for Q4FY26 reached ₹792 crore, up 3% year-on-year.
FY26 Financial Performance
The company's audited financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, reflect growth across key metrics. The statutory auditors provided an unmodified opinion on the results. The table below summarises the performance for the full year and the fourth quarter:
| Metric | FY26 | Year Ended March 31, 2025* | Q4FY26 | Q4FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | ₹3,100 crore | ₹2,870 crore | ₹792 crore | ₹767.47 crore |
| Net profit | ₹654 crore | ₹531 crore | ₹193 crore | ₹158.68 crore |
| Total income | ₹3,127.42 crore | ₹2,262.82 crore | ₹796.98 crore | ₹779.21 crore |
*The previous financial year was a nine-month period from July 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, following a change in the financial year end. Performance is indexed versus the comparable 12-month period in the last year (April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025).
Segment Performance and Innovation
Gillette India operates primarily in the Grooming and Oral Care segments. The Grooming segment reported revenue of ₹2,543.18 crore for FY26, while the Oral Care segment contributed ₹556.35 crore. Total segment assets stood at ₹1,263.09 crore as of March 31, 2026. During the year, the company introduced Gillette Guard 3in1, designed to deliver the performance of a 3-blade shave at an accessible price point. In the Oral Care segment, Oral-B launched a new lineup for kids battery toothbrushes and enhanced its manual oral care portfolio with sensitive toothbrushes.
Dividend Declaration
The Board of Directors recommended a final dividend of ₹60 per equity share for FY26. This is in addition to an interim dividend of ₹180 per share, which included a one-time special dividend of ₹60 per equity share. The total dividend payout for the fiscal will be ₹240 per share, subject to shareholder approval at the 42nd Annual General Meeting.
How will the introduction of the Gillette Guard 3in1 impact market share in the price-sensitive grooming segment?
What are the expected capital allocation strategies following the significant dividend payout and profit growth?
Will the innovation pipeline in Oral Care continue to drive revenue growth similar to the Grooming segment in FY27?


























