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Gillette India Limited: Shaping the Indian Grooming Landscape

Gillette India Limited: Shaping the Indian Grooming Landscape Gillette India Limited is a subsidiary of the global consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble (P&G). It is a prominent Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company in India, primarily known for its iconic grooming brands (razors, blades, shaving gels, foams) and oral care products (Oral-B toothbrushes). Gillette India focuses on providing innovative, high-quality products that cater to the evolving needs of Indian consumers in both the men's and women's grooming segments, as well as the oral hygiene market. Key Business Segments/Product Portfolio: Grooming: This is the flagship segment, encompassing men's shaving products (Mach3, Guard, Fusion, SkinGuard, etc.) and women's shaving products (Venus). Oral Care: Under the Oral-B brand, it offers toothbrushes (manual and electric) and other oral hygiene products. Latest News and Developments (as of July 15, 2025): 1. Q1 FY2026 Financial Results (Preliminary Data Available, Official Announcement expected on July 31, 2025): * Q1 FY2026 Total Revenue: ₹781.82 crore, a 21.15% increase quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) compared to the previous quarter (June 2024 results from a different financial year for comparison). * Q1 FY2026 Profit After Tax (PAT): ₹133.01 crore, showing a 14.69% increase QoQ. * Q1 FY2026 Diluted Normalized EPS: ₹40.82. * (Note: Gillette India recently changed its financial year from July-June to April-March. This means the current FY2025 was a 9-month period (July 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025). Comparisons with prior fiscal years (which were 12 months) might be indexed or adjusted. The Q1 FY2026 results are for the April-June 2025 period. The company's official board meeting to approve these results is scheduled for July 31, 2025.)