Dabur, GCPL, Marico push into Africa via local manufacturing as Q4 PAT climbs 15%

Indian consumer majors including Dabur, GCPL, VBL and Marico are scaling African operations through local manufacturing. Dabur posted Q4 PAT up 15% to Rs 369 crore on 7% revenue growth, declaring a Rs 5.50/share dividend. A US regulator flagged data lapses at a Dabur plant.

— Filed Mon, 29 Jun, 2026, 23:17 IST · Source ET Retail · Updated

Indian consumer giants including Dabur, GCPL, VBL and Marico expand operations in Africa via local manufacturing. Dabur Q4 PAT rose 15% to Rs 369 crore, revenue up 7%, with Rs 5.50/share dividend. US regulator flagged data lapses at a Dabur plant.

Why this matters

Builds on Dabur's Q4 PAT rising 15% YoY and the broader Africa push by Dabur, GCPL, VBL and Marico, even as Indian FMCG pivots to quick commerce at home.

Retail-company signals accelerating, up 417700% QoQ.