Dabur India Ltd: FY2025 vs FY2024 Financial Performance at a Glance, net profit** dropped 7.02% to ₹1,403.22 Cr , declares dividend of ₹5.25/share

📌 Dabur India Ltd: FY2025 vs FY2024 Financial Performance at a Glance Dabur India Limited released its audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2025. The results reflect stability in revenue, slight pressure on profits, and a strong dividend declaration. Here's a concise breakdown: ### 🔸 Revenue and Income * **Consolidated revenue from operations** grew modestly by 1.28% to ₹12,563.09 Cr in FY2025 from ₹12,404.01 Cr in FY2024. * **Standalone revenue** saw a slight dip to ₹9,070.71 Cr in FY2025 from ₹9,135.60 Cr the previous year. * **Other income** increased by ₹67.69 Cr (consolidated), showing efficient cash management and investments. ### 🔸 Profitability * **Consolidated net profit** declined by 3.91% to ₹1,740.42 Cr from ₹1,811.31 Cr. * **Standalone net profit** dropped 7.02% to ₹1,403.22 Cr from ₹1,509.21 Cr, mainly due to rising costs. * **Earnings per Share (EPS)** decreased to ₹9.97 (from ₹10.40) on a consolidated basis and ₹7.92 (from ₹8.52) on a standalone basis. ### 🔸 Margins & Ratios * **Net profit margin** (consolidated) declined to 13.85% from 14.60%. * **Operating margin** stood at 18.44%, slightly lower than 19.35% last year. * **Debt-equity ratio** improved to 0.09 from 0.14, reflecting better financial leverage management. ### 🔸 Dividend & AGM * **Final dividend of ₹5.25 per share** (525% of face value) proposed for FY2025. ### 🔸 Other Developments * Dabur UK Trading Ltd. added as a step-down subsidiary, expanding international presence. * The audit reports (both standalone and consolidated) carried **unmodified opinions**, ensuring credibility. ## 🧾 Conclusion While profits dipped slightly, Dabur maintained robust operations, healthy cash flows, and an improved balance sheet. The consistent dividend signals confidence in its long-term strategy, even as the FMCG landscape remains competitive.