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Consumer goods companies are bracing for rising costs due to soaring crude oil prices, with potential price hikes on the horizon. While the West Asia war's immediate impact in the March quarter was limited, sustained inflation and a predicted below-normal monsoon threaten to dampen consumption, particularly in rural areas.

Consumer goods companies are increasing prices and reducing product sizes to offset rising input costs, driven by the West Asia conflict's impact on crude oil prices. This move aims to protect margins while making products accessible, as firms navigate inflationary pressures and potential demand slowdown.

dabur India has invested Rs 60 crore for a minority stake in RAS Beauty. This marks the first investment by dabur Ventures. RAS Beauty is a fast-growing luxury skincare brand. dabur India sees strong potential in the premium beauty segment. RAS Beauty has shown significant growth with a 75% CAGR.

dabur India on Friday announced the expansion of its baby care portfolio with the launch of ‘dabur Baby Range’ with eight products: dabur Baby Oil, dabur Baby Wash, dabur Baby Cream, dabur Baby Shampoo, dabur Baby Daily Moisture Lotion, dabur Baby Moisturizing Wipes, dabur Baby Talc-Free Powder and dabur Baby Gentle Nourishing Soap.

dabur on Wednesday announced a partnership with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), as part of which the state-owned refiner's LPG distributors will become retail business partners for the homegrown FMCG major.

Home-grown FMCG major dabur is scaling up its digestive brand Hajmola and mosquito repellent brand Odomos, amplifying their reach to include them on the list of its power brands, CEO Mohit Malhotra said. dabur's fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) portfolio currently includes nine distinct power brands -- eight in India and one in the overseas markets, which together account for 70 per cent of its total sales.

dabur India has made its maiden foreign foray by acquiring Turkey-based Hobi Kozmetik Group, a leading personal care products company for $69 million (Rs 324 crore).

FMCG major dabur India on Wednesday reported 23.86 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 261.11 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2015-16, mainly on account of robust sales.

dabur’s initiative, called Ask dabur, is inspired by Alibaba’s AliHealth, a popular site for Chinese traditional medicines and online health consultancy, a person familiar with the plans said. The call centre will advise buyers on health issues and prescribe drugs.

The Delhi high court has restrained Patanjali from airing advertisements that allegedly disparage dabur Chyawanprash. Justice Mini Pushkarna issued the order following dabur's objection to an ad featuring Swami Ramdev questioning the authenticity of other Chyawanprash products.

dabur Ltd can sell existing toothpaste stock with misleading claims until May 31, as permitted by Bombay High Court. Revised packaging for dabur Meswak and dabur Herb'l Anti-Bacterial Toothpaste Tulsi must be introduced by June. This follows an FDA directive to remove false labels. dabur is working on updating product labels and packaging, which will be completed by June.

dabur India has signed cine star Kajal Agarwal as the brand ambassador for its flagship hair oil brand - dabur Amla Nelli Hair Oil. She will be endorsing the brand in the South Indian markets.

dabur India's total expenses increased 8.94 per cent to Rs 2,471.28 crore in the latest September quarter. The same stood at Rs 2,268.47 crore last year.

Homegrown FMCG major dabur India on Tuesday reported 6.9% increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 403 crore for the second quarter ended September 30.

FMCG major dabur on Wednesday posted 18.7 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 341.1 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, on account of robust growth in key consumer categories like toothpastes, hair oils and home care.

It’s not all sugar and spice between dabur India and Emami, who are rivals in the Rs 500-crore chyawanprash category.dabur has dragged Emami to court over the latter’s Zandu Chyavanprashad ad — which allegedly disparaged the chyawanprash category.

The Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction against Patanjali, owned by Ramdev, preventing them from running disparaging advertisements against dabur's Chyawanprash. dabur alleged that Patanjali's ads made false statements, denigrating their product by claiming that other manufacturers lack the knowledge to prepare 'original' Chyawanprash. The court's decision came after dabur argued that Patanjali's ads specifically targeted their '40+ herbs' USP, portraying it as inferior.

dabur India's CEO, Mohit Malhotra, expects the rural market to recover and match the growth rate of the urban market in the next three to four quarters. Despite disruptions caused by a lack of rainfall in some areas, factors such as an increase in minimum support prices (MSP), good winter crop sowing, and the upcoming election season are supporting the recovery. The company is also expanding its rural presence with low-priced packs. However, Malhotra noted that the urban market, driven by modern trade and e-commerce, will continue to contribute more to growth in the short term.

Over the acquisition cost, dabur India said "51 per cent equity shareholding has been agreed at Rs 587.52 crore less proportionate debt as on the closing date", with the Badshah enterprise being valued at Rs 1,152 crore.

The company reported an 8% growth in consolidated revenue for the quarter with an underlying volume growth of 5% in the India FMCG business. The Q1 2022-23 revenue growth, which stands at 10% on constant currency basis, comes on a high base of 32% in the same quarter last year.

Shares of dabur India fell sharply by 9% in early trade on Monday after one of its promoters Pradip Burman was named by the govt in the affidavit related to black money case filed in the Supreme Court.

New Delhi, Jan 31 () Homegrown FMCG major dabur India today reported a decline of 7.5 per cent in consolidated net profit at Rs 293.76 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2016 on demonetisation and currency fluctuations woes. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 317.

Consumer goods maker dabur plans to double its rural reach to have direct access to some 27,000 villages with more than 3,000 people this fiscal, in a bid to keep pace with market leader Hindustan Unilever.