Dabur CEO: Gulf war inflation has eroded GST-driven consumer gains

Mohit Malhotra says West Asia conflict is fueling input cost inflation, offsetting GST benefits. Dabur is raising prices, scaling digital brand acquisitions via Dabur Ventures, and betting on rural demand to sustain value growth over the next two quarters.

— Filed Mon, 18 May, 2026, 09:15 IST · Source ET Retail · Updated

Dabur CEO Mohit Malhotra says West Asia conflict has eroded GST-driven gains by fueling inflation. The company is hiking prices, acquiring digital brands via Dabur Ventures, and expects value growth for two more quarters, with rural markets a key focus.