Dabur India Q2 PAT Rises 11.7% to ₹505 Crore; Declares Interim Dividend of 350%
Dabur India reported Q2 FY27 consolidated revenue of ₹3,563 crore, up 11.6%, and net profit of ₹505 crore, up 11.7%. The company declared an interim dividend of ₹3.50 per share (350%). India FMCG grew 10.7% and international business grew 20%.
The announcement includes strong financial results, a substantial interim dividend, and positive commentary on business performance and future outlook, which are material events for investors.
The company reported strong double-digit growth in revenue and net profit for the quarter and half-year, along with a significant interim dividend payout, indicating positive financial performance and shareholder returns.
Dabur India Limited announced its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, reporting a consolidated revenue growth of 11.6% to ₹3,563 crore. The company's net profit (PAT) for the quarter rose by 11.7% to ₹505 crore, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit profit growth. The first half (H1) revenue stood at ₹7,327 crore, an 11.1% increase, while H1 PAT grew by 13.4% to ₹1,096 crore.
The India FMCG business demonstrated a growth of 10.7%, with an underlying volume growth of 5.5%. Dabur's premium brands continued to outperform, growing at four times the pace of regular brands and now contributing 20% to the domestic business.
International business also showed strong performance, growing by 20% in INR terms during Q2 and 19.4% in H1. Key markets contributing to this growth included Bangladesh, Egypt, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Turkey.
Commenting on the performance, CEO Mr. Herjit S. Bhalla highlighted the profitable growth achieved despite challenging external conditions and input cost pressures, emphasizing the broad-based nature of the growth supported by healthy underlying volumes. He also noted the resurgence in the General Trade channel, which grew by mid to high single digits, supported by initiatives under Project Saksham.
Category-wise, the Home & Personal Care (HPC) business grew by 10.9%, driven by strong performances in hair care, alongside steady growth in skin and oral care. The Healthcare business grew by 6.9%, with strong double-digit growth in Digestives, OTC, and Ethicals. The Food & Beverages (F&B) business reported a growth of 17.4%.
The Board of Directors declared an Interim Dividend of 350% for 2026-27, amounting to ₹3.50 per share, with a total payout of ₹620.88 crore.
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