Gillette India Q1 profit rises 9.4% to ₹159 crore as revenue reaches ₹783 crore

Gillette India reported 10.8% year-on-year revenue growth in Q1, supported by nearly 9% growth in its grooming business and nearly 19% growth in oral care. Expenses rose 10.9%, reflecting higher raw-material costs.

— Filed Thu, 30 Jul, 2026, 13:07 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Gillette India reported Q1 profit growth of 9.4% to ₹159 crore and revenue growth of 10.8% to ₹783 crore, led by steady grooming demand. Oral care grew nearly 19%, while higher raw-material costs lifted expenses 10.9%.

Why this matters

Gillette India’s Q1 update follows signals of FY26 sales reaching ₹3,100 crore with profit up 23%, and a board-meeting rescheduling tied to an August 2026 dividend record date.

Retail-company signals are accelerating, up 311100% QoQ.