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Dabur India net profit surges 34% to Rs 378 cr in Q4
NEW DELHI: FMCG major Dabur India reported Rs 378 crore in net profit for the quarter ending 31 March 2021, a 34 per cent leap compared to Rs 281 crore during the same period a year earlier.
The company reported a total income of Rs 2,421.77 crore in Q4, compared to Rs 1,941.13 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Consolidated revenue surged 25 per cent to close at Rs 2,337 crore for the quarter.
The EBITDA for the quarter stood at Rs 442.5 crore, while the EBITDA margin was 18.9 per cent.
For the full financial year, Dabur India recorded a 10 per cent growth in consolidated revenue at Rs 9,562 crore, while consolidated net profit grew 17.2 per cent to Rs 1,693 crore.
The Real Juice maker also recorded a sequential revival in discretionary spending, mainly in the home and personal care portfolio, which grew by 32.6 per cent. Dabur’s oral care category was the outperformer in this category, reporting more than 42 per cent growth during Q4. The toothpaste segment also witnessed a surge of 45 per cent. The food and beverages business marked a turnaround to report a nearly 28 per cent growth during the quarter.
The consumer goods manufacturer’s strong growth was on the back of efforts to drive demand for its Ayurvedic healthcare, foods, and nutrition products, along with a greater focus on the expansion of distribution, it said in the earnings report.
Dabur CEO Mohit Malhotra said, “Our strategic business transformation exercise to develop and implement aggressive growth strategies in our core business areas has led to a more flexible company, helping us successfully navigate the emerging headwinds. Dabur’s financial situation remains strong with a 25.6 per cent growth in operating profit during Q4 2020-21.”
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RR Kabel expands FMEG portfolio with kitchen appliances and air coolers
Company forays into mixers, cooktops and hand blenders under RR Signature brand.
MUMBAI: RR Kabel has just cooked up something new and it’s not just another wire. The leading wires and cables manufacturer has announced a significant expansion of its Fast-Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) portfolio by entering the kitchen appliances segment and strengthening its air coolers range under the premium RR Signature brand. The company has introduced Mixer Grinders, Electric Cooktops (both Induction and Infra-Red variants), and Hand Blenders. These products mark RR Kabel’s strategic foray into everyday kitchen essentials, allowing it to reach deeper into Indian households beyond traditional electrical categories.
The Induction and Infra-Red Cooktops are seeing particularly strong demand amid global developments affecting LPG pricing and supply. Consumers are increasingly shifting to electric cooking for its energy efficiency, precise control, and safety features. RR Signature is reinforcing its ‘Aapke Kaam Ki Baat’ promise with best-in-class warranties across the range.
The company also plans to introduce additional kitchen appliance categories in FY26-27. In parallel, it has expanded its Air Cooler portfolio with new Industrial (Semi-Commercial) models featuring higher tank capacities and superior air throw, catering to both commercial users and households seeking powerful cooling during intensifying summers.
RR Kabel executive director Mahhesh Kabra said, “Our expansion into kitchen appliances allows us to connect with consumers at more touchpoints in their daily lives, while our expanded air cooler range addresses the rising need for effective cooling solutions. These launches reflect our continued focus on quality, innovation, and market relevance.”
By stepping into kitchen appliances and enhancing its cooling solutions, RR Kabel is wiring itself more deeply into Indian homes proving that even a cables company knows how to heat things up in the kitchen and keep things cool elsewhere. The move positions the brand for broader growth as it evolves from wires to a more complete home solutions player.
