Net profit was reported at Rs 172 crore, up 37 per cent versus year ago, driven by double digit topline growth and a favourable product price-mix
Gillette India has delivered strong growth in the third quarter of the current financial year, with sales of Rs 790 crore, up 15 per cent versus year ago driven by the brand’s strategic portfolio. Profit After Tax (pat) was reported at Rs 172 crore, up 37 per cent versus year ago, driven by double digit topline growth and a favourable product price-mix.
The financial results of the company revealed that the total expenses also rose to Rs 565.8 crore in the recently concluded quarter as compared to Rs 527.6 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year.
“We have delivered strong, balanced growth once again this quarter. This performance was enabled by our teams’ commitment to execute our integrated growth strategy. This includes a focused product portfolio of daily use categories, where performance drives brand choice, superiority (of product performance, packaging, brand communication, retail execution and consumer and customer value), productivity, constructive disruption and an agile and accountable organisation,” stated Kumar Venkatasubramanian, Managing Director, Gillette India.
The company has declared an interim dividend of Rs 180 per equity share (including a one-time special dividend of Rs 60 per equity share) for the financial year 2025-26, it said in a regulatory filing. The dividend shall be paid on or before 26 February 2026. The company has fixed the record date for the purpose of eligibility for payment of said interim dividend shall be 4 February 2026.
