Dabur India Q1 profit rises to ₹514 cr; rural markets, core portfolio drive growth

Mohit Malhotra, CEO of Dabur India

Dabur India Ltd. posted a consolidated net profit of ₹514 crore in the June quarter, up 2.8 per cent over ₹500 crore in the corresponding previous fiscal. Consolidated revenue from operations stood at ₹3,404.58 crore, up 1.7 per cent year-on-year. Unseasonal rains during peak summer months impacted the performance of Dabur’s summer-centric portfolio, particularly in categories like beverages. The company said that excluding the seasonal portfolio business, it grew by 7 per cent in the quarter.

“This performance was anchored by solid market share gains across 95% 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,” Dabur India Limited Chief Executive Officer Mohit Malhotra said.

Rural sales continue to outperform urban

The company said that for five consecutive quarters, rural markets have outperformed urban,” reflecting deep-rooted resilience and rising consumer confidence across the heartland.” This quarter too, the growth from Bharat stood 390 bps ahead of urban India, both in value and volume terms. Dabur said it 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. “Our village coverage expanded by around 10,000 villages, reaching 1.33 lakh villages, while our Yoddha network grew by around 900 members to 19,900 Yoddhas. These reflect our relentless efforts to bring our products closer to consumers across India,” he added.

“While urban markets, riding on the strong performance of Modern Trade and emerging channels, have shown signs of sequential improvement, it still lags rural growth. We recognize that rural consumers are the growth engine for us. Through targeted initiatives such as expanding our rural footprint, enhancing last-mile connectivity, and rolling out tailored product formats, we have deepened our engagement and trust in these communities,” Malhotra said.

The first quarter saw steady growth across key verticals, including Digestives, Toothpaste, Hair Care, Skin Care, and Home Care, the company stated. Dabur’s International Business reported a 13.7 per cent growth in constant currency terms.

Published on July 31, 2025