Highlights

• Dabur India reported a 6.5% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹453 crore for Q2 FY26.
• The company announced the launch of Dabur Ventures, a ₹500-crore investment platform aimed at backing high-potential, digital-first consumer businesses.
• The Board declared an interim dividend of ₹2.75 per share.

Dabur India Ltd (NSE:DABUR), one of India’s leading science-based Ayurveda and FMCG companies, reported a 6.5% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to ₹453 crore for the second quarter of FY 2025-26. Consolidated revenue for the quarter stood at ₹3,191 crore, up 5.4% compared to the previous year. The company also announced the launch of Dabur Ventures, a ₹500-crore investment platform to support new-age, digital-first businesses.

Steady Growth Across Core Categories

Dabur reported a 6.4% growth in operating profit during the quarter, with consistent momentum across key categories. The India business witnessed healthy performance in Health Supplements, Oral Care, Hair Care, Skin Care, and Home Care. The Toothpaste segment, led by Dabur Red Paste and premium brand Meswak, grew 14.3%.

In the Foods business, the Real Activ 100% fruit juice portfolio recorded over 45% growth, while overall Foods revenue grew more than 14%. The Shampoo portfolio expanded by over 9%, Hair Oils grew more than 5%, Skin & Salon reported around 8% growth, and Home Care rose by over 5%.

Market Share Gains Across Categories

During the quarter, Dabur achieved notable market share gains across several segments. The Real Nectars portfolio gained 115 basis points (bps), while the 100% Juices category improved by 1,074 bps. The company also reported a 232-bps gain in Hair Oils, 234-bps in Chyawanprash, and 127-bps in Air Fresheners.

International Business Delivers 7.7% Growth

Dabur’s international business grew 7.7% year-on-year in Q2 FY26, supported by consistent performance across key markets. Growth was led by the UK at approximately 48%, followed by Dubai (17%), Turkey (18%), Bangladesh (16%), and the US (16%). The company maintained its focus on its Ayurveda-based heritage while expanding its global footprint through innovation and diversification.

Launch of Dabur Ventures

The Board of Directors approved the launch of Dabur Ventures, an investment platform with an allocation of up to ₹500 crore. The fund will be fully financed through Dabur’s balance sheet and will target high-potential, digital-first consumer businesses aligned with the company’s long-term strategy.

Dividend Declaration

Dabur’s Board declared an interim dividend of 275% for FY 2025-26, amounting to ₹2.75 per share. The total dividend payout stands at ₹487.76 crore.

DABUR shares were trading at ₹489.35 per share at the time of writing on 31 October 2025.

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