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Dabur India | A major health food and beverage company with Ayurvedic roots

2026.03.26

Article summary

Dabur India, founded in 1884, is a major health food and personal care company built around Ayurveda. In February 2026 it shifted to a structure with Mohit Malhotra as global CEO and Herjit S. Bhalla as CEO of the India business (taking office on April 15). Consolidated revenue for FY2026 (fiscal year ended March 2026) was ₹13,193 crore (1 crore = 10 million rupees). Its lineup includes Chyawanprash, Dabur Honey, and Real.

This article is based on what we could verify As of September 19, 2026 This page is based on the disclosures and news reports from each company that we were able to confirm as of that date. Amounts in the text follow the notation commonly used in India, with ₹1 crore = 10 million rupees, and yen figures are approximations calculated at a little over 1.7 yen to the rupee. Store counts, funding raised, and results at Indian companies change over short periods, so when making a business decision, please check the latest information in primary sources such as each company's own announcements.

Founded in 1884, Dabur India is a leading company in health foods and personal care based on Ayurveda (traditional medicine). Chyawanprash (an immunity-strengthening food) and Dabur Honey each hold the No. 1 share in their category.

Company profile

Item	Details
Year founded	1884
Headquarters	Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Management	Mohit Malhotra (global CEO) / Herjit S. Bhalla (CEO of the India business, took office April 15, 2026)
Consolidated revenue	₹13,193 crore (FY2026 = fiscal year ended March 2026, approx. 230 billion yen)
Employees	About 5,500 people
Listing	Listed on the BSE and NSE
Main brands	Dabur Chyawanprash, Dabur Honey, Real, PudinHara, Hajmola

Business and strengths

The food business accounts for about 11% of sales, with Real juice drinks as the mainstay. Healthcare foods (Chyawanprash, Honey) and digestive foods (PudinHara, Hajmola) hold a position of their own. Product development from natural sources that draws on Ayurvedic knowledge is the differentiator. Overseas operations account for about 25% of sales and are strong in the Middle East and Africa.

Recent developments

In February 2026 the company reshuffled its management structure: Mohit Malhotra, long the CEO, became global CEO, and Herjit S. Bhalla, formerly of Hershey, took the role of CEO of the India business effective April 15, 2026. The aim is to raise execution at home while growing overseas. Consolidated revenue for FY2026 (fiscal year ended March 2026) was ₹13,193 crore. In food and beverage, expanding the Real juice drink line is the main thrust.

Points of contact and business opportunities for Japanese companies

Health foods built on Ayurveda is a field with almost no competitors in Japan, and Dabur is worth watching as a company to learn from on how functional claims are constructed and how ingredients are handled. Many of the materials it works with sit within the framework of India's traditional medicine, however, so handling them in Japan first requires checking against the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act and food labeling rules.