Dabur Q1 Profit Rises 15% as Rural Demand, International Business Drive Growth
Dabur reported a 15% rise in Q1 FY27 profit as rural demand, international growth and higher advertising spend supported performance.
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Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) major Dabur India Ltd on Wednesday posted a 15.3% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹586.16 crore for the first quarter of FY27, aided by healthy rural demand, strong growth in key product categories and robust international performance.
The company’s consolidated revenue from operations increased 10.6 per cent to ₹3,764.39 crore in the April-June quarter while total expenses increased 10.2 per cent to ₹3,180.80 crore.
Dabur increased its advertising and publicity expenditure by 13.6 per cent to Rs 229.46 crore during the quarter to drive brand growth in the backdrop of volatile commodity prices and geopolitical uncertainty in overseas markets.
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Rural Momentum:
Commenting on the results, Mohit Malhotra, CEO, Dabur India said, "Rural demand continued to outpace urban markets for the 18th consecutive quarter, although the gap between the two has continued to narrow.
The company’s biggest segment, consumer care, grew 11% year-on-year to ₹3,000.74 crore. The food business grew 6.1% to ₹659.33 crore.
Among key product categories, the home and personal care category grew 12.3% with 23% growth in shampoos and 17.6% growth in hair oils. The food and beverages portfolio rose 7.2% and the healthcare segment was up 5.5% in the quarter.
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Dabur’s international business also performed well with a revenue growth of 15.5% despite geopolitical challenges in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Bangladesh was the leader in growth with revenue growth of 34.3% followed by Egypt at 28.4%. Across the wider MENA region, growth was 8.6%, driven by strong demand across key product categories and the growth of modern trade channels.
The performance underscores Dabur’s continued focus on strengthening its brands, expanding its global footprint and leveraging sustained rural consumption trends against cost headwinds and global volatility.
