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Dabur stays in fine fettle as December quarter profit rises
MUMBAI: When it comes to consistency, Dabur is still brewing a healthy mix. Dabur India Limited delivered a steady performance in the December 2025 quarter, posting higher revenue and profit as disciplined cost control and resilient demand kept margins intact.
The FMCG major reported consolidated revenue from operations of Rs 3,558.65 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, up from Rs 3,355.25 crore in the same period last year. Total income rose to Rs 3,699.29 crore, compared with Rs 3,483.28 crore a year earlier.
Net profit for the quarter came in at Rs 553.61 crore, marking a clear improvement over Rs 515.82 crore reported in the December 2024 quarter. Sequentially, profit also climbed from Rs 444.79 crore in the September 2025 quarter, reflecting stronger operating leverage.
For the nine months ended December 2025, Dabur reported revenue of Rs 10,154.55 crore, up from Rs 9,732.95 crore in the corresponding period last year. Net profit for the nine-month period stood at Rs 1,506.69 crore, compared with Rs 1,427.69 crore a year ago.
Expenses remained largely under control despite inflationary pressures. Total expenditure for the December quarter was Rs 2,972.83 crore, higher than Rs 2,826.20 crore last year, with advertising and publicity spend at Rs 238.02 crore and employee costs at Rs 351.81 crore. Operating margin for the quarter improved to 20.63 per cent, from 20.32 per cent a year earlier.
Profit before tax for the quarter stood at Rs 711.11 crore, while earnings per share rose to Rs 3.16, compared with Rs 2.95 in the year-ago period. The company also paid an interim dividend of Rs 2.75 per share during the quarter, amounting to Rs 487.76 crore.
On the balance sheet front, Dabur maintained a conservative leverage profile, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15 and a current ratio of 1.73, underlining its strong liquidity position.
The December quarter numbers suggest Dabur has managed to strike a careful balance between growth and efficiency keeping its financial health robust even as consumer demand remains uneven across categories.
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Info Edge reshuffles senior roles, Ambrish Singh to 99acres, Bhisham Dhingra to lead Shiksha strategy
Leadership changes at Shiksha and 99acres aim to drive sharper growth focus
MUMBAI: Info Edge (India) Limited has approved an internal reorganisation of its education and real estate verticals, setting the stage for leadership changes aimed at sharpening execution and accelerating growth. The move, cleared by the board on April 14 through a circular resolution, will come into effect from May 1, 2026.
The restructuring impacts the company’s Shiksha and 99acres businesses, two key pillars in its portfolio, and involves role changes for senior management personnel. As part of the reshuffle, Ambrish Kumar Singh, previously executive vice president and head of sales and customer delivery for Shiksha, has been redesignated as executive vice president and head of sales and sales enablement at 99acres. A long-time company leader since 2003, Singh is expected to focus on boosting business performance, strengthening client relationships and building high-performing teams in his new role.
Meanwhile, Bhisham Dhingra, who led sales and customer delivery at 99acres, will now take on an expanded mandate as head of sales, strategy and client delivery for Shiksha. With over two decades of experience across global and Indian organisations, Dhingra will spearhead growth strategy, corporate sales and client engagement for the domestic education vertical.
Both executives will continue as senior management personnel, albeit with revised responsibilities aligned to the company’s broader restructuring goals.
Info Edge said the changes are part of ongoing efforts to leverage leadership expertise across business lines and improve operational effectiveness. The company added that the reshuffle is designed to drive stronger outcomes by aligning talent with evolving business priorities.
As Info Edge continues to fine-tune its structure, the latest leadership moves suggest a clear intent to keep its core platforms nimble, competitive and ready for the next phase of growth.
