Gillette India Sees 21.3% Profit Rise for March Quarter

Gillette India Ltd announced a profit surge of 21.3% for the March quarter of the financial year 2026, with profits reaching Rs 192.51 crore. This improvement, from last year's Rs 158.68 crore, highlights robust financial health, as detailed in a filing with the BSE.

Revenue from operations rose by 3.19% year-on-year to Rs 792 crore. Expenses fell 5.71% to Rs 536.93 crore, aiding profitability. The grooming segment saw a modest revenue increase of 1.34% to Rs 653.26 crore, while oral care spiked 12.8% to Rs 138.74 crore. For the full fiscal year, Gillette India's net profit leapt 56.66% to Rs 654.31 crore, driven by strong performance primarily in grooming. The company's board has proposed a final dividend of Rs 60 per equity share, coinciding with a 5.09% rise in share prices, closing at Rs 8299.55 on BSE.

Managing Director Kumar Venkatasubramanian attributed the success to sustained growth in the grooming category, affirming the company's strong top-line and bottom-line performance. This comes as the company records a total consolidated revenue of Rs 3,127.42 crore, marking a 38.2% year-on-year increase for the financial year.

(With inputs from agencies.)