Dabur India Limited has secured a favorable outcome in its tax dispute as the appellate authority has set aside the entire demand of Rs 3.12 crore including interest and penalty. The company informed stock exchanges about this development through a regulatory filing under SEBI Listing Regulations.

Tax Demand Details

The original tax demand was issued by the Joint Commissioner, State Tax, Circle-C, Alwar, Rajasthan, pertaining to product classification issues across three financial years. The total demand comprised multiple components as detailed below:

The dispute covered financial years 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-20, with the primary issue being related to product classification under state tax regulations.

Appellate Authority Decision

The company had filed appeals before the 1st Appellate Authority State Tax, Alwar, Rajasthan for each of the mentioned financial years. The appellate authority, after due consideration of facts and submissions on record, has completely set aside the aforementioned demand including interest and penalty.

The favorable order was received by the company on February 26, 2026 at 07:13 p.m., marking the conclusion of this tax dispute in the company's favor.

Impact Assessment

According to the company's disclosure, there is no impact on operations or other activities of Dabur India Limited as a result of this development. This outcome eliminates a potential financial liability and provides clarity on the product classification matter that had been under dispute.

The company has made this information available on its website at www.dabur.com as part of its transparency and disclosure commitments to stakeholders.

Dabur India Limited has announced a strategic management restructuring aimed at strengthening its leadership structure across global and domestic operations. The Board of Directors approved these changes on February 17, 2026, marking a significant organizational development for the consumer goods company.

Leadership Restructuring Details

The management changes involve two key appointments that reflect the company's focus on both global expansion and domestic market leadership:

The appointment of Mr. Bhalla was made upon recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and places him in the Senior Management Personnel category of the company.

New Appointee Profile

Mr. Herjit S. Bhalla, aged 49 years, brings extensive leadership experience spanning over 25 years across diverse geographies and business contexts. His educational background includes a B.Com (Hons.) from Delhi University completed in 1997 and an MBA from MDI Gurugram in 2000.

Professional Experience Timeline

Regulatory Compliance

The announcement was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company has submitted the required disclosures to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, ensuring full transparency with regulatory authorities.

The information has also been made available on the company's official website at www.dabur.com , maintaining transparency with stakeholders and investors regarding these significant management changes.