January 31, 2012

Dabur India Q3 Revenue Surges 34.5% To Rs 1452.68 Crore

Press release

New Delhi

Dabur India Q3 Revenue Surges 34.5% To Rs 1452.68 Crore

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Consolidated Net Profit for the quarter rises 12% To Rs 172.82 Crore

New Delhi, January 31st, 2012: The Board of Directors of Dabur India Ltd (DIL) met here today to consider the unaudited financial results of the company for the quarter and Nine-month period ended December 31, 2011.

Riding on strong volume-driven growth across its key categories like Hair Oils, Health Supplements, Foods, Toothpaste & Home Care, Dabur India Ltd ended the third quarter of 2011-12 financial year with a 34.5% surge in consolidated Net Sales to Rs 1,452.68 Crore. Consolidated Net sales stood at Rs 1,079.97 Crore in the same quarter last year. While the macro-economic environment continues to be challenging, a host of consumer connect initiatives and higher investment behind our brands helped Dabur drive demand for its products in both urban and rural markets. The Company ended the third quarter of the current fiscal with a near 12% rise in consolidated Net Profit to Rs 172.82 Crore, up from Rs 154.44 Crore a year earlier.

Net Profit for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2011 marked a 12.52% growth to Rs 474.38 Crore, while Net Sales for the same period was up 32.01% at Rs 3,919.59 Crore.

“Despite the Inflationary pressures and macro-economic challenges, we have managed our business dynamically through a combination of judicious price increases and greater focus on cost efficiencies. We have also enhanced investment behind our brands, which will yield dividend in months to come. As a result, our EBITDA marked a 12% growth during the quarter. Going forward too, we will continue to pursue an aggressive and profitable growth strategy,” Dabur India Ltd Chief Executive Officer Mr. Sunil Duggal said.

Category Growths

The Hair Oils business for Dabur – led by strong growth in both Amla & Vatika brands – ended the third quarter with a 22% growth, while the Digestives business reported a 19.3% growth. Dabur's Home Care category – riding on sustained demand for Odonil air fresheners – ended the period with an 18% gain. The Foods business reported a 17.4% growth during the quarter. Dabur continued to be among the fastest growing toothpaste companies in India with the category reporting a robust 14.4% growth. The Health Supplements category ended the quarter with a 13.5% growth.The quarter marked Dabur's foray into the professional grooming space with the launch of professional facial kits under the brand Fem. The company has launched Fem Gold & Fem Queen’s Pearl professional facial kits, both of which have been very well received by the market. The Company is now adding to this portfolio with the launch of India’s first body bleach, also under the Fem brand. Dabur also entered the Almond hair oil market during this period.

Dabur’s International Business continues to be a key growth driver, recording a robust 37.8% growth (excluding acquisitions) during the third quarter of the current fiscal, led by strong performance in GCC, Egypt and Nigeria. “The Nigeria business reported a 33% growth, while sales in GCC markets grew by 27% during the quarter. Egypt too reported a 25% growth. Shampoos, Hair Creams and Toothpastes were the key growth drivers in the international markets. We will continue to pursue an aggressive growth strategy,” Dabur India Ltd Group Director Mr. P D Narang said.

About Dabur India Ltd

Dabur India Limited is one of India’s leading FMCG Companies. Building on a legacy of quality and experience for 125 years, Dabur is today India’s most trusted name and the world’s largest Ayurvedic and Natural Health Care Company. Dabur India's FMCG portfolio today includes five flagship brands with distinct brand identities -- Dabur as the master brand for natural healthcare products, Vatika for premium personal care, Hajmola for digestives, Réal for fruit-based beverages, and Fem for fairness bleaches & skin care.

For Details :

Mr. Byas Anand Corporate Communications Dabur India Limited PH:- 95120-3982000, 3001000 extn 2101/2547 Fax: 95120-4374935 Email:corpcomm@dabur.com

For Further Information, Contact:

Contact

Telephone no.

Reach us on

Facebook

/DaburIndia

Twitter

Newsletter And Subscription

Knowledge is knowing, or Knowing where to find out.

We are here to provide you information on everything about Ayurveda and Healthy living. Subscribe to stay updated.

Online Dispute Resolution

Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)

Caution Notice

This is to notify the trade and public at large that DABUR INDIA LIMITED, (hereinafter referred to as “DABUR”), a Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 having its Registered Office at 8/3, Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi – 110002 and Corporate Office Kaushambi, Ghaziabad – 201 010 (UP) INDIA, being manufacturers of wide variety of products including ayurvedic medicines, food, herbal, home care, personal care products and exclusive owners of all intellectual property rights.

Dabur Celebrate Life is a registered trademark of DABUR INDIA LIMITED.

Our attention has been drawn by certain members of the public that they have received communication(s) through e-mails/websites/telephonic calls/SMS for appointment as distributors of DABUR. We understand that certain unscrupulous person(s) has been demanding cash deposit(s) in certain specified bank(s) before such appointment. These people are also unauthorizedly using the name, trademarks and logo of DABUR with a view to tarnish the reputation of DABUR. They normally provide some similar website name to deposit the application form. On accessing the website, they force you to pay the online payment for submitting the form or they provide some bank details to deposit the payment. This is not the practice of DABUR or its group companies. So, please desist from doing so.

Similarly, we also came to know that some third parties are issuing the fake appointment letter for the confirm job in DABUR or in its group companies against some money. Please be aware of such fake appointment letter issued by deceptively similar company names and please note that these companies are not registered companies under the Companies Act 2013 and not having any relationship with DABUR and its group companies.

Please take note that DABUR or its group companies are not in any way connected/associated with these emails / phone call / SMS or websites and therefore cannot be held liable for the actions of either the perpetrators or their victims. DABUR or its group companies don’t charge money from the candidates by any mode. The public in general are also advised not to be attracted or lured by any of their communication which solicit payments and promise products or jobs.

DABUR is only dealing with trade through www.dabur.com and any person claiming themselves to be taking order for the supply of DABUR products via phone/online may be cheating with you. DABUR shall not be responsible for any order placed other than on our official website www.dabur.com

We urge the public not to be misled by such communications purportedly made by DABUR including through e-mails/WhatsApp messages/online mediums. Anyone dealing with such fake calls/websites, etc. would be doing so at his / her own risk and DABUR shall not be held responsible for any loss or damage suffered by such persons, directly or indirectly.

Should you require any further information or otherwise of such communications which you may receive, you are requested to please get in touch with our official e-mail address: corpcomm@dabur.com or our aforesaid address.