Gillette India Announces Leadership Changes and Reports 4% Sales Growth in Q2 FY2026
Gillette India Limited announced a 4% increase in sales to ₹811.00 crore and an 8% rise in Profit After Tax to ₹144.00 crore for Q2 ended September 30, 2025. P.M. Srinivas resigned as Executive Director but remains Chief HR Officer. Rohini Venkateswaran, current Head of Sales, appointed as Additional (Executive) Director for a five-year term. The company's growth is attributed to strong brand fundamentals, positive consumer response to innovations, and superior retail execution.

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Gillette India Limited (GIL) has announced significant leadership changes alongside its financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company reported a 4% increase in sales and an 8% rise in Profit After Tax (PAT) compared to the same period last year.
Leadership Changes
GIL disclosed two key changes in its leadership:
Resignation of P.M. Srinivas: Mr. P.M. Srinivas has stepped down from his position as Executive Director, effective October 30, 2025. However, he will continue to serve as the Chief Human Resources Officer of the company.
Appointment of Rohini Venkateswaran: The Board of Directors has appointed Ms. Rohini Venkateswaran as an Additional (Executive) Director for a five-year term, effective October 31, 2025. This appointment is subject to the allotment of a Director Identification Number by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Profile of Rohini Venkateswaran
Ms. Venkateswaran brings a wealth of experience to her new role:
- Currently serves as the Head of Sales for Gillette India Limited
- Previously held the position of Vice President & Country Manager for Procter & Gamble Gulf
- Joined Procter & Gamble India in 2005
- Extensive experience in distributor management, modern trade, and sales strategy across multiple geographies including India, Dubai, and the USA
- Holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from RV College of Engineering, Bangalore, and an MBA from S.P. Jain Institute of Management, Mumbai
Financial Performance
For the quarter ended September 30, 2025, Gillette India Limited reported:
| Metric | Q2 FY2026 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | ₹811.00 crore | +4% |
| Profit After Tax (PAT) | ₹144.00 crore | +8% |
The company attributes its growth to strong brand fundamentals, positive consumer response to innovations, and superior retail execution.
Segment-wise Performance
GIL's financial results show performance across two main segments:
| Segment | Revenue (₹ in Lakhs) | Results before finance costs and tax (₹ in Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| Grooming | 66,593.00 | 16,238.00 |
| Oral Care | 14,488.00 | 2,563.00 |
Management Commentary
Kumar Venkatasubramanian, Managing Director of Gillette India Ltd., commented on the results: "We have delivered steady growth across both topline and bottom line in the quarter. We remain committed to our integrated growth strategy of a focused product portfolio of daily use categories where performance drives brand choice, superiority — across product performance, packaging, brand communication, retail execution, consumer and customer value — productivity, constructive disruption and an agile & accountable organization."
The company continues to focus on its flagship CSR program, P&G Shiksha, which supports the education of underprivileged children in India.
As Gillette India Limited navigates these leadership changes and reports positive financial results, the company appears poised to continue its growth trajectory in the Indian FMCG market.
Historical Stock Returns for Gillette
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.51% | -0.52% | -5.70% | -11.69% | -14.29% | +45.26% |

































