Gillette India Ltd. delivered robust financial results for the December quarter, with net profit rising 37% year-on-year to ₹172.4 crore, compared with ₹126 crore in the same period last year. According to reports from CNBC TV18, the company's revenue from operations increased by 15.2% from last year to ₹790 crore in the December quarter, up from ₹685 crore a year ago. The company, a unit of U.S. consumer goods major Procter & Gamble, posted a profit of ₹1.72 billion compared to ₹1.26 billion a year ago.
The company's operating performance showed significant improvement, with Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) increasing by 36% to ₹248.2 crore, compared with ₹182.4 crore in the year-ago quarter. As reported by CNBC TV18, EBITDA margin expanded to 31.4% from 26.6% last year, reflecting improved cost efficiencies and a favourable product mix. The company's total revenue from operations climbed 15% to ₹7.9 billion during the reported quarter.
The grooming business continued to drive overall performance, generating revenue of ₹647.1 crore, while the oral care segment contributed ₹142.9 crore during the December quarter. According to the report, segment profitability remained strong, supported by sustained demand and brand investments across both business segments. The grooming segment, which accounts for more than 80% of the company's total revenue, increased about 13% to ₹6.47 billion during the reported quarter.
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, the company reported a net profit of ₹461.8 crore, compared with ₹374.9 crore in the year-ago period. Revenue rose to ₹2,307.5 crore from ₹2,112.7 crore last year, demonstrating consistent growth momentum throughout the fiscal year. The company's total revenue from operations climbed 15% to ₹7.9 billion during the reported quarter.
The board of directors declared an interim dividend of ₹180 per equity share, including a one-time special dividend of ₹60 per share, for FY26. The record date has been fixed as February 4, 2026, with dividend payments scheduled on or before February 26, 2026. This dividend declaration reflects the company's strong cash generation capabilities and commitment to shareholder returns. Shares of Gillette India, also home to Oral-B, Venus and Braun brands, were up around 5% after the results.
