Gillette India reports strong Q3 FY26 performance with 37% profit increase
The results underscore resilient demand and disciplined cost management, which reinforces investor confidence in its grooming and oral care portfolio.
INDIA – Gillette India Ltd announced a robust 36.9% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹172.46 crore (USD 17.25 million) for the December quarter (Q3 FY26), up from ₹125.97 crore (USD 13.72 million) in the same period last year.
Revenue from operations grew 15.23% to ₹790 crore(USD 85.95 million), compared to ₹685.55 crore(USD 74.65 million) previously, while total income, including other sources, rose 14.79% to ₹797.52 crore(USD 86.79 million).
Kumar Venkatasubramanian, Managing Director, Gillette India Ltd, said the company delivered “strong, balanced growth” during the quarter, backed by the execution of its integrated growth strategy focused on portfolio strength, product superiority, and productivity.
Grooming revenue, the company’s core segment, climbed 13.39% to ₹647.06 crore (USD 70.55 million), reflecting steady demand for shaving products.
Oral care revenue showed stronger momentum, surging 24.4% to ₹142.94 crore (USD 15.56 million), highlighting diversification success.
Total expenses increased moderately by 7.16% to ₹565.38 crore(USD 61.56 million), enabling profit before tax to jump 38.89% to ₹232.14 crore (USD 25.29 million) and supporting EBITDA growth of 35.6% to ₹248 crore (USD 27 million) with margins at 31.4%.
This efficiency underscores effective cost management amid rising sales volumes in daily-use portfolios.
The board declared an interim dividend of ₹180 (USD 1.96) per equity share, including a one-time special dividend of ₹60, signalling confidence in sustained performance. Shares closed at ₹8,303 (USD 90), up 5.62%, reflecting investor optimism post-results.
For the nine-month period, profit rose 23.16% to ₹461.80 crore (USD 50.29 million) on 9.22% revenue growth to ₹2,307.53 crore (USD 251.4 million).
Gillette India offers a wide range of men’s grooming products, including razors, blades, shaving gels, foams, creams, aftershaves, trimmers, and deodorants.
Its portfolio spans daily-use essentials like Gillette Guard and Mach3 razors, as well as premium innovations such as Gillette Fusion ProGlide and GilletteLabs FlexDisc razors.
In other news , Gillette India Ltd recently announced that C P Gurnani has resigned as an independent director, effective January 6, 2026.
He cited personal reasons and increasing professional commitments, stating that he could no longer devote sufficient time to his duties.
Gurnani’s letter emphasized the need to step down due to these constraints, while confirming no other material reasons for departure.
The company complied with SEBI Regulation 30 disclosures, enclosing its letter and board details.
At the time, Gurnani served on the board of Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd., chairing the Stakeholders Relationship and Inventory Approval Committees and serving on the Risk Management and CSR Committees.
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