Revenue from operations increased 5% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 2,815 crore for the reporting period.
The Board has also recommended a final dividend of Rs 2.75 per equity share for the financial year 2023-24.
Strong execution of the power brand strategy, increased premiumisation, and distribution footprint expansion coupled with the benefits of our stringent cost reduction actions helped Dabur report steady performance during the fourth quarter.
EBITDA for the quarter increased 14% year-on-year to Rs 467 crore against Rs 410 crore in the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, consolidated margins improved to 16.6%.
Revenue for the quarter registered a 7.3% jump on a constant currency basis.
Riding on strong demand for the highly differentiated product portfolio, Dabur oral care penetration now stands at 52%. The quarter saw the oral care business swell by 22% with the toothpaste business reporting a 23% jump.
The digestives business led by a strong performance of Hajmola, ended the quarter by reporting a growth of 16%. The home care business, on the back of strong performance of mosquito repellents, saw 7.5% growth during the period.
The shampoo portfolio also reported an over 6% jump during the quarter. Dabur's Food business, including Badshah, grew by 21%.