Dabur India Limited

Sector: FMCG (Ayurveda, Personal Care, Foods, Healthcare)  |  HQ: Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh  |  Founded: 1884  |  Employees: ~7,500

Listed as: NSE / BSE listed; Nifty 50 constituent  |  NSE / BSE  |  Ticker: DABUR.NS  |  Website →

Key people

• Mohit Burman (Chairman)
• Mohit Malhotra (CEO)

Company overview

Dabur India Limited is one of India's oldest FMCG companies and the world's largest Ayurvedic and natural products company. Founded in 1884 by Dr S K Burman in Kolkata, Dabur is now headquartered in Ghaziabad and operates 21 manufacturing facilities globally (13 in India). FY25 consolidated revenue was approximately ₹12,500 crore. Iconic brands include Dabur Chyawanprash, Dabur Honey, Dabur Hajmola, Dabur Red Toothpaste, Dabur Amla, Vatika, Real Juice, Hommade, and the recently acquired Badshah Masala portfolio.

Business model

Dabur operates four reporting segments. Consumer Care (Healthcare, Personal Care, Foods) is the largest. International Business covers Middle East, Africa, US, UK exports. Foods grew through Real Juice acquisition and Badshah Masala acquisition. Healthcare covers Ayurvedic OTC and prescription products.

Operating segments

Financial performance and recent trajectory

Dabur reported FY25 revenue of ₹12,500 crore with EBITDA margin of approximately 19 percent. The Badshah Masala acquisition (₹588 crore) added to the foods portfolio. International business contributes approximately 22 percent of revenue.

Stock performance and shareholder context

Dabur (NSE: DABUR, BSE: 500096) is Nifty 50 constituent. Burman family trust holds approximately 67 percent.

12-month price trajectory

Monthly closes over the last 12 months. Source: Yahoo Finance.

Competitive position

Dabur leads Indian Ayurvedic FMCG ahead of Patanjali, Himalaya, and Emami in the natural-products segment.

Key risks

Slowing rural FMCG demand; competitive intensity from Patanjali and HUL Ayush range; juices category competition from PepsiCo Tropicana and Coca-Cola Minute Maid.

Outlook

Strong outlook on the secular growth of Ayurvedic FMCG and the rural India FMCG penetration trajectory.

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