India’s leading science-based Ayurveda major Dabur India Ltd announced a 6.5% year-on-year increase in its Consolidated Net Profit for the second quarter of 2025-26 at Rs 453 Crore, up from Rs 425 Crore a year ago. Dabur ended the quarter with a Consolidated Revenue of Rs 3,191 Crore, a 5.4% growth over the previous year.
The Board of Directors met today to review and approve the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
“Our performance during the quarter stands as a testament to Dabur’s enduring resilience and consumer trust. Despite a dynamic economic environment and transitional GST headwinds, we delivered robust topline and bottomline growth, reaffirming our leadership across core categories. Our India business reported market share gains across 95% of the portfolio, a clear testament to our focused brand investments and deep consumer connect,” Dabur India Limited Chief Executive Officer, Mohit Malhotra, said.
Dabur delivered 6.4% growth in Operating Profit, outpacing topline growth and underscoring the strength of our brands and execution.
“We are entering a new phase of growth, powered by a future-ready strategy and deep consumer trust. We are investing boldly in premiumization, digital transformation, and distribution expansion, three pillars that will define the next chapter of our journey. As macroeconomic indicators turn favorable and GST reforms unlock affordability, Dabur is uniquely positioned to accelerate inclusive growth and reinforce its leadership across segments,” Malhotra added.
India Business Highlights
The second quarter saw steady growth across key verticals like Health Supplements, Toothpaste, Hair Care, Skin Care, and Home Care. Riding on growing demand for our flagship Dabur Red Paste and the premium brand Meswak, Dabur’s Toothpaste business reported 14.3% growth during the second quarter. The 100% Fruit Juice portfolio under the Real Activ brand grew by over 45%, while the Foods portfolio grew by over 14%. Our Shampoo portfolio reported an over 9% jump, while the Hair Oils business grew by over 5%. The Skin & Salon portfolio also grew by around 8% while the Home Care business posted an over 5% growth during the quarter.
The Real Nectars gained 115 bps market share, while the 100% Juices portfolio reported a 1,074-bps improvement in market share. Dabur also reported a 232-bps gain in Hair Oils market share, while the company gained 234-bps in Chyawanprash market share and 127-bps in Air Fresheners market share.
International Business Performance
Dabur’s international operations delivered strong growth of 7.7% in Q2.
- Dubai: Over 17% growth
- UK: Up by around 48%
- Bangladesh: Gained around 16%
- US: Around 16%
- Turkey: Over 18%
This performance underscores Dabur’s agility in navigating global challenges while staying true to its Ayurvedic roots and innovation-led strategy.
Launch of Dabur Ventures
The board today approved the launch of Dabur Ventures, an investment platform with capital allocation of up to Rs 500 Crores. The capital, funded entirely by Dabur’s balance sheet, would be invested in acquiring a stake in high-potential, new-age digital-first businesses that demonstrate strong growth potential and are closely aligned with our long-term strategic vision.
“Our approach will be to invest in new-age future forward businesses in the spaces of Personal Care, Health Care, Wellness Foods, Beverages, and Ayurveda. This initiative underscores our commitment to innovation-led growth, while accelerating our premiumisation journey and opening doors to emerging consumer spaces that define the future of our industry,” Malhotra said.
Dividend
The Board of Directors of Dabur India Ltd declared an Interim Dividend of 275% for 2025-26. “Continuing with our payout policy, the Board has declared an Interim Dividend of
Rs 2.75 per share, aggregating to a total payout of Rs 487.76 Crore,” said Burman.
