Dabur India Faces Profit Dip Amid Rising Expenses

Dabur India, a leading FMCG company, experienced a significant decline in its consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter of FY25, according to reports released on Wednesday. Profits dropped over 8% to Rs 312.73 crore, marking a substantial decrease from the Rs 341.22 crore recorded in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.

The dip in profit is attributed largely to increased expenses, which rose to Rs 2,559.39 crore in Q4, overshadowing a slight rise in total income, which reached Rs 2,971.29 crore. Over the entire fiscal year, Dabur India saw its net profit fall to Rs 1,740.42 crore, down from Rs 1,811.31 crore in FY24, emphasizing ongoing cost pressures on the company's bottom line.

In light of these financial results, the board of directors has proposed a final dividend of Rs 5.25 per equity share, each with a face value of Re 1, for the fiscal year 2024-25, maintaining shareholder returns amidst challenging economic conditions.

(With inputs from agencies.)