Dabur CEO rules out senior exits, hints at new India role as Q3 growth rebuilds to 7%

CEO Mohit Malhotra denied senior departures and flagged a possible new India-business role amid restructuring. Q3 growth accelerated from ~4% in October to ~7% at exit, with January tracking 7.5%. Guides mid-single-digit volume growth plus 2-3% price hikes; Chyawanprash tertiary sales up 11%.

— FiledThu, 14 May, 2026, 06:49 IST·First seen Thu, 14 May, 2026, 06:37 IST·Source CNBC-TV18 · Retail

What happened

Dabur CEO Malhotra denied senior exits, signaling possible new India role amid restructuring. Q3 growth improved from 4% in October to 7% exit; January tracking

Key facts

  • 75% domestic revenue
  • 25% international revenue
  • market cap ₹89,553.62 crore
  • shares down >5% YoY
  • Oct growth ~4%
  • Q3 exit ~7%
  • Jan growth ~7.5%
  • mid single-digit volume growth guidance
  • 2-3% price increases
  • Chyawanprash tertiary sales +11%

Why this matters

Restructuring optionality and a potential dedicated India-business head could reshape Dabur's M&A appetite in ayurveda and foods adjacencies as category momentum rebuilds.