Home-grown FMCG major Dabur India Ltd on Friday (July 4) said it expects a mixed performance for the first quarter of FY26, with solid growth in its home & personal care (HPC) and healthcare divisions offset by weaker sales in the beverage segment due to unseasonal rains and a shorter summer.
The HPC segment is set to post healthy gains, driven by categories such as oral care, home care and skin care. Key brands including Dabur Red Toothpaste, Odonil, Odomos and Gulabari are expected to register strong growth and gain market share.
In healthcare, brands like Dabur Honey, Hajmola, Dabur Honitus and Dabur health juices are expected to report robust double-digit growth. Dabur Honitus, in particular, is expected to grow over 40% during the quarter.
The company’s organised trade channels — e-commerce, quick commerce and modern trade — continued to grow, helping support overall performance.
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Dabur’s international business is expected to deliver double-digit growth in constant currency terms, led by strong performance in markets such as MENA, Turkey, Bangladesh and the US Namaste business.
However, the beverage portfolio came under pressure due to weather-related factors. Despite this, Activ Juices and Activ Coconut Water continued to gain traction and are expected to grow in the mid-teens. Dabur plans to increase its focus on the Activ portfolio to align with consumer preferences and reduce seasonality in its beverages business.
Due to the decline in beverages, Dabur’s consolidated revenue is expected to rise in the low single digitswith operating profit growth marginally trailing revenue growth.
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The company said a refreshed strategic vision, favourable monsoon, strong farm output, easing inflation and government measures supporting consumption are expected to support higher revenue growth in the coming quarters. Investments in brand building, distribution, backend strengthening and operational efficiency will continue through the year.
Shares of Dabur India Ltd ended at ₹495, up by ₹3.55, or 0.72%, on the BSE.
