Gillette India delivered robust fourth-quarter results with standalone net profit surging 21.31% year-on-year to ₹192.51 crore in Q4 FY26, as reported by Business Standard. The company's revenue from operations grew 3.19% to ₹792 crore during the quarter, while profit before tax increased 23.97% to ₹260.05 crore compared to ₹209.76 crore in Q4 FY25. The strong performance was driven by sustained growth in the grooming category and consistent execution of the company's integrated growth strategy. According to TradingView News, the profit rise was helped by demand for grooming products and lower costs, with shares reaching a three-month high following the results announcement.
According to Business Standard reports, the company's revenue from grooming stood at ₹653.26 crore, up 1.34% year-on-year, while oral care revenue reached ₹137.74 crore, marking a significant 12.88% increase during the quarter. This diversified revenue stream across both core categories contributed to the overall financial performance improvement, with the grooming segment benefiting from strong consumer demand and the company's strategic focus on this category.
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, Gillette India reported sales of ₹3,100 crore, representing an 8% increase over the corresponding period last year, as reported by Business Standard. Full-year profit after tax stood at ₹654 crore, up 23% compared to the previous year, supported by productivity gains and efficiency improvements across all cost vectors. The company noted that it changed its financial year from July-June to April-March, making performance benchmarked against a comparable 12-month period.
As reported by Business Standard, V Kumar, Managing Director of Gillette India, highlighted the company's sustained growth in the grooming category and disciplined execution of its integrated growth strategy. The company introduced Gillette Guard 3-in-1, a significant upgrade in men's grooming designed to deliver three-blade shave performance at an accessible price point. In oral care, Oral-B launched new kids battery toothbrushes featuring popular characters and expanded its manual oral care portfolio with sensitive toothbrushes. The company, which is a unit of U.S. consumer goods major Procter & Gamble, benefited from strong consumer demand across both product categories.
According to Business Standard, the board of directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹60 per equity share for FY26, subject to shareholder approval at the 42nd Annual General Meeting. Including the interim dividend of ₹180 per share, the total dividend payout for the fiscal year will stand at ₹240 per share. Following the strong quarterly results and positive market sentiment, Gillette India shares advanced 5.29% to ₹8,314.65, reflecting investor confidence in the company's performance and future prospects. The stock currently trades at ₹8,273.50 as of May 27, 2026, with a market capitalization of ₹26,959.38 crore and a PE ratio of 41.0.
