Dabur scales farmer network to 15,000 across 15,000+ acres to lock in medicinal herb supply

Dabur India has grown its contract farming base from 11,000 to 15,000 farmers in two years, cultivating medicinal herbs across 15,000+ acres. Backed by mother greenhouses in Pantnagar and Nepal and 26 satellite nurseries, the move secures raw material as ayurveda demand accelerates.

— Source publishedTue, 9 Jun, 2026, 13:44 IST·First seen Tue, 9 Jun, 2026, 14:21 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Dabur India expanded its farmer partnership network to 15,000 (from 11,000 two years ago) across 15,000+ acres to secure medicinal herbs amid rising ayurveda

Key facts

  • 15,000 farmers
  • 11,000 farmers (2 years ago)
  • 15,000 acres
  • 26 satellite nurseries
  • FY2024-25

Why this matters

The Pantnagar-Nepal greenhouse plus 26-nursery footprint creates a strategic herb-sourcing asset that competitors will struggle to replicate, raising the bar for any M&A entrants in Indian ayurveda.