Not very concerned about third wave impact on biz: Dabur India CEO

Share of our healthcare portfolio went up to 45 per cent from 30 per cent and essentials like oral care did well, while share of skin-care, hair oils, and foods shrank, says CEO

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Dabur | Indian companies | FMCG companies

Arnab Dutta 

The pandemic may have disrupted Dabur’s business initially, but the firm recovered quickly to post healthy double-digit growth in the past four quarters. Mohit Malhotra, chief executive officer of Dabur India, tells Arnab Dutta in an interview that a steep rise in prices, changing consumer preference, and a dynamic business environment are keeping him on his toes.

Edited excerpts: What are the key changes in consumer preference? Covid-19 has made ayurveda a mainstream category and I believe this will continue even after the pandemic. We have a large portfolio of ayurvedic ...

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First Published: Wed, July 14 2021. 06:10 IST
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