Unseasonal rains during peak summer months impacted the performance of Dabur’s summer-centric portfolio
Dabur India, a science-based Ayurveda major, has seen a 2.76 per cent year-on-year (YoY) uptick in its consolidated net profit in the first quarter of the current financial year (Q1FY26). The net profit attributable to the owners of the holding company rose to Rs 513.91 crore in Q1FY26 from Rs 500.12 crore in Q1FY25.
Dabur ended Q1 with consolidated revenue of Rs 3,405 crore. Unseasonal rains during peak summer months impacted the performance of Dabur’s summer-centric portfolio, particularly in categories like beverages. Excluding this seasonal portfolio, the business grew by 7 per cent in Q1 of 2025-26. Despite facing inflationary headwinds during the quarter, Dabur delivered a 2 per cent growth in operating profit.
“This performance was anchored by solid market share gains across 95 per cent of our portfolio, reflecting the trust of our consumers, the resilience of our brands and the agility of our teams to navigate challenges and deliver ahead of expectations,” stated Mohit Malhotra, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dabur India.
For five consecutive quarters, rural markets have outperformed urban, the company said in a regulatory filing. This quarter too, the growth from Bharat stood 390 basis points ahead of urban India, both in value and volume terms. Dabur has expanded its distribution footprint with direct reach surging by 63,000 outlets year-on-year, now spanning 1.52 million outlets, up from 1.45 million in Q1 2024-25.
The first quarter saw steady growth across key verticals like digestives, toothpaste, hair care, skin care, and home care. Riding on growing demand for its flagship Dabur Red Paste and the premium brand Meswak, Dabur’s toothpaste business reported a 7. 3 per cent growth during the first quarter. The 100 per cent fruit juice portfolio under the Real Activ brand grew by 20 per cent, while the Digestives portfolio grew by 7.7 per cent.
