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Early FY27 results point to higher ad spends amid cost pressures
Early FY27 results point to higher ad spends amid cost pressures

Nestlé India, Marico, Colgate-Palmolive, Dabur and Polycab have reported higher advertising outlays; this comes at a time when consumer goods companie...

YouTube’s print ads make a case for print’s enduring influence: Dabur’s Rajiv Dubey
YouTube’s print ads make a case for print’s enduring influence: Dabur’s Rajiv Dubey

Dabur’s Vice President and Head of Media says YouTube’s newspaper campaign highlights why marketers should combine the strengths of different media

How Dhruv Rathee turned video essays into real-world clout
How Dhruv Rathee turned video essays into real-world clout

Dhruv Rathee has turned video essays into real-world influence, using a massive digital following to shape public debate and challenge traditional med...

Market turbulence puts festive ad spends to the test
Market turbulence puts festive ad spends to the test

Monsoon deficit, tighter RBI policy and a stock market sell-off have clouded festive-season planning, putting consumer demand, margins and media spend...

Virat Khanna joins Tata Consumer Products as VP - Marketing & Innovation, Beverages
Virat Khanna joins Tata Consumer Products as VP - Marketing & Innovation, Beverages

Khanna joins Tata Consumer Products after over five years at Dabur India, where he most recently led the skincare business

From search to shortlist: AI enters India’s festive buying journey
From search to shortlist: AI enters India’s festive buying journey

As shoppers use AI to compare products and build shortlists, brands must win consideration earlier. This festive season, AI may not replace the funnel...

Dabur expects FMCG business to grow in double digits in Q2 2027
Dabur expects FMCG business to grow in double digits in Q2 2027

While Home and Personal Care leads the portfolio, e-commerce, quick commerce and modern trade continue to emerge as key growth channels for the FMCG m...

Baskar Subramanian joins Dabur as Head of Trade Marketing
Baskar Subramanian joins Dabur as Head of Trade Marketing

He most recently served as Zonal Sales Manager at Reckitt

Brands and Agencies to Decode the Attention Economy at e4m-MediaKart Roundtable
Brands and Agencies to Decode the Attention Economy at e4m-MediaKart Roundtable

Senior brand and agency leaders will discuss attention, context, creativity, AI and measurement at the e4m-MediaKart Roundtable in Gurugram.

Celebrating Peshwa Acharya: A journey of building brands, businesses and beyond
Celebrating Peshwa Acharya: A journey of building brands, businesses and beyond

On his birthday today, September 21, we celebrate the marketing veteran's professional journey across FMCG, retail, telecom, hospitality and healthcar...

Kanika Juneja steps down as Category Marketing Head - Maggi
Kanika Juneja steps down as Category Marketing Head - Maggi

Kanika Juneja has been working with Nestle for six years and has been in this role for the last three years

Akshay Kumar Birthday: From Khiladi to Brand Khiladi, his diverse ad portfolio
Akshay Kumar Birthday: From Khiladi to Brand Khiladi, his diverse ad portfolio

As Akshay Kumar turns 59, his three-decade advertising journey shows how a celebrity can continually reinvent his brand persona

Abhishek Mehta elevated as DGM - Digital Marketing, Dabur
Abhishek Mehta elevated as DGM - Digital Marketing, Dabur

In his previous role with Dabur as Digital Marketing Lead, Mehta was leading Health Care, and Foods & Beverages verticals

FSSAI crackdown pushes packaged-food brands to rethink claims, campaigns
FSSAI crackdown pushes packaged-food brands to rethink claims, campaigns

FMCG players reassess product claims and review media mixes amid regulatory scrutiny; industry expects an impact on ad spends in the near term

TV inventory is selling without ratings. So, where’s the BARC blackout hurting?
TV inventory is selling without ratings. So, where’s the BARC blackout hurting?

Brands aren't abandoning TV and top channels are selling out, but without fresh GRPs, broadcasters are negotiating harder on rates, inventory and inte...

Festive ad spends rise as consumer brands bet on resilient demand
Festive ad spends rise as consumer brands bet on resilient demand

Brands are gearing up for the festive rush with sharper offers, hyper-local campaigns and regional activations, as mass media and digital spends are e...

FMCG's corner office turns into a revolving door for CEOs
FMCG's corner office turns into a revolving door for CEOs

In 13 months, nearly every marquee FMCG name has changed its chief executive; experts attribute this to a slowing consumption engine, impatient shareh...

The changing face of FMCG leadership: Inside India’s latest CEO reshuffle
The changing face of FMCG leadership: Inside India’s latest CEO reshuffle

The latest CEO transitions indicate a sector increasingly looking for leaders who can navigate growth, premiumisation and changing consumer behaviour

Nostalgic singalongs to sibling banter: The week in ads
Nostalgic singalongs to sibling banter: The week in ads

Our take on this week’s campaigns and a spotlight on fresh ways to turn familiar cultural cues into brand stories

Beyond Channels: How AI is reshaping consumer discovery and the future of marketing
Beyond Channels: How AI is reshaping consumer discovery and the future of marketing

As large language models become the first stop for research, planning and purchase decisions, businesses are rethinking brand discovery and how market...

Leadership Timeline
6 Updates
Apr 2026 Latest

Herjit S. Bhalla — CEO, India Business (appointment)

Herjit S. Bhalla was appointed CEO, India Business.

Apr 2026

Herjit S. Bhalla — CEO, India Business (appointment)

Herjit S. Bhalla was appointed CEO, India Business.

Feb 2026

Mohit Malhotra — Global CEO (elevation)

Mohit Malhotra is elevated to the newly created role of Global CEO.

Oct 2023

Abhishek Mehta — DGM - Digital Marketing (appointment)

Abhishek Mehta elevated as DGM - Digital Marketing at Dabur.

Oct 2023

Baskar Subramanian — Head of Trade Marketing (appointment)

Baskar Subramanian joins Dabur as Head of Trade Marketing.

Oct 2023

Virat Khanna — Head of Marketing – Skin Care (departure)

Virat Khanna leaves Dabur India after more than five years to join Tata Consumer Products.

Campaigns, Awards & Events
Beemaar Ya Taiyyar
Nov 2025
A campaign positioning immunity as preparation for everyday challenges.
Festive Campaign
Oct 2023
Dabur increased advertising spends by 13.6% to ₹229.5 crore.
Anu Malik Ne Aag Bujha Di
Aug 2023
Dabur Pudin Hara has launched a digital-first campaign featuring Anu Malik, cleverly flipping his popular catc...
#AmarShoktiAmarGorbo
Nov -0001
Celebrated regional pride through everyday moments instead of conventional advertising narratives.
AI Insights
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  • Increased Advertising Spend. Dabur, along with other consumer goods companies, has ramped up its advertising expenditures amid rising cost pressures, indicating a strategic focus on maintaining market presence.
  • Growth Expectations. Dabur anticipates double-digit growth in its FMCG business for Q2 2027, highlighting confidence in its product portfolio and market strategy.
  • E-commerce Focus. The company is increasingly relying on e-commerce and quick commerce as essential growth channels, reflecting a shift in consumer purchasing behavior.
? FAQs
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Dabur expects its FMCG business to grow in double digits for Q2 2027.
Dabur has increased its advertising spend to navigate cost pressures and maintain market presence.
Dabur is focusing on e-commerce, quick commerce, and modern trade as key growth channels.
Baskar Subramanian has joined Dabur as the Head of Trade Marketing.
Dabur emphasizes the importance of combining different media strengths, as highlighted by its Vice President and Head of Media.
AI-assisted summary, reviewed by our newsroom
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Dabur has reported increased advertising expenditures in response to cost pressures in the consumer goods sector, alongside expectations of double-digit growth in its FMCG business for Q2 2027. The company is focusing on e-commerce and modern trade as key growth channels while adapting its marketing strategies to leverage various media platforms.

Key Executives
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Rajiv Dubey
Vice President and Head of Media
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Baskar Subramanian
Head of Trade Marketing
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