Dabur India on Thursday reported an increase of 6.5 percent in its consolidated net profit to Rs 444.79 crore in the September quarter of FY26. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 417.52 crore in the July-September quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from Dabur India.
The home-grown FMCG major said its revenue from operations was up by 5.4 percent at Rs 3,191.32 crore in the September quarter. It was Rs 3,028.59 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal.
The board of directors of the company also declared an interim dividend of Rs 2.75 per equity share having face value of Re 1 each (i. e., 275%) for the financial year 2025-26. The company has fixed the record date of November 07, 2025 to ascertain the eligibility of the shareholders to receive the interim dividend on equity shares.
"The aforesaid interim dividend, will be paid November 21, 2025, onwards by the Company to the Members/Beneficial Owners," the company said in a regulatory filing.
The total income of Dabur India, which includes other income, was up 5 percent to Rs 3,331.45 crore in the reporting quarter.
The company, which owns power brands such as Dabur Chyawanprash, Dabur Honey, Dabur Honitus, PudinHara, Lal Tail, Dabur Amla, Dabur Red Paste, Real, gets over 25 percent revenue from global markets.
The earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) grew 6.6 percent to Rs 588.7 crore from Rs 552.5 crore in the same quarter of the previous year. While the margin was reported at 18.4 percent from 18.2 percent year-on-year (YoY).
Total expenses in the quarter under review were higher at Rs 2,758.33 crore as compared to Rs 2,634.40 crore in the corresponding period a year ago, the company said.
"Despite a dynamic economic environment and transitional GST headwinds, we delivered robust topline and bottomline growth, reaffirming our leadership across core categories," Dabur India CEO Mohit Malhotra said.
He further said, "Our India business reported market share gains across 95 percent of the portfolio, a clear testament to our focused brand investments and deep consumer connect." Dabur India said in the second quarter it recorded steady growth across key verticals like health supplements, toothpaste, hair care, skin care, and home care.
International operations delivered strong growth of 7.7 percent in Q2 with Dubai recording over 17 percent, UK (48 percent), Bangladesh and the US (16 percent each) and Turkey (over 18 percent).
On the way forward, Malhotra said, "As macroeconomic indicators turn favourable and GST reforms unlock afford ability, Dabur is uniquely positioned to accelerate inclusive growth and reinforce its leadership across segments."
The company is entering a new phase of growth, powered by a future-ready strategy and deep consumer trust, he said, adding that Dabur is investing boldly in premiumisation, digital transformation, and distribution expansion.
Shares of Dabur India settled lower at Rs 500.70 per share on the NSE, down 1.45 percent.
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