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Dabur India Ltd

NSE: DABUR BSE: 500096

₹518.50

(-1.13%)

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Company History

1884

  • Established by Dr. S K Burman at Kolkata.

1896

  • Established first production unit at Garhia.

1919

  • Established first R&D unit.

1930

  • Initiated automation of Ayurvedic products manufacturing.

1936

  • Dabur (Dr. S K Burman) Pvt. Ltd. incorporated.

1940

  • Launched Dabur Amla Hair Oil.

1949

  • Launched Dabur Chyawanprash in tin pack.

1957

  • Initiated computerisation of operations.

1970

  • Entered oral care and digestives with Lal Dant Manjan.

1972

  • Shifted base to Delhi from Calcutta.

1975

  • Vishal Chemical (India) Ltd incorporated for guargum.

1978

  • Launched Hajmola tablet.

1979

  • Set up Dabur Research Foundation.
  • Started commercial production at Sahibabad plant.

1981

  • Vidogum and Chemicals Ltd name change and capacity expansion.
  • Set up unit at Alwar for guargum.

1984

  • Completed 100 years.

1988

  • Launched pharmaceutical medicines.

1989

  • Launched Hajmola Candy.

1992

  • Launched Anmol coconut oil range.
  • Developed Dab 10 intermediate for Taxol.
  • Implemented phytopharma project at Ghaziabad.
  • Entered JV with Guldenhorst for confectionery.
  • Co-promoted Dabur Finance Ltd.
  • Allotted shares post amalgamation with Vidogum.

1994

  • Launched Dentacare, Vatika and Lactonic.
  • Designed integrated facility at Alwar.
  • Planned projects in Himachal Pradesh and Sahibabad.
  • Floated Dabur Egypt Ltd and Dabur International Ltd.
  • Entered JV Innova Inc for Paclitaxel.

1995

  • Exported improved Chyawanprash and other products.
  • Issued bonus shares 4:1.
  • Issued equity shares at premium.

1996

  • Launched Madhuvanni anticough preparation.
  • Set up unit at Baddi for various products.
  • Produced semi-synthetic anticancer drugs.
  • Planned doubling of Katni plant capacity.
  • Formed JVs Dabon International and General de Confiteria.

1997

  • Set up automated unit at Baddi.
  • Formed JV Excelcia Food with Osem Israel.
  • Extended Real fruit juice range.
  • Launched Mastilep veterinary product.
  • Launched extruded snacks, pastes and sauces.
  • Negotiated JVs with Puig and Kesling.
  • Enabled dematerialisation with NSDL.

1998

  • Launched Nutrasalt low sodium salt.
  • Formed JV Dabon International with Bongrain.
  • Launched Ayupet ayurvedic products for dogs.
  • Tied up with Godrej for Real juices packaging.

1999

  • Offloaded stake in General De Confiteria to Agrolimen.
  • Set up Dabur Pharmaceuticals overseas arm in Britain.

2000

  • Took Nestle to CLB over joint venture.
  • Applied for life insurance license.
  • Divested stake in Excelcia Foods to Nestle.
  • Subdivided equity shares from Rs 10 to Re 1.
  • Signed DBT agreement for pharma molecules.
  • Launched Efarelle Comfort and Nature Care isabgol.

2001

  • Proposed adding three new directors to board.

2002

  • Ninu Khanna resigned as CEO and Director.
  • Allotted ESOP shares to employees.
  • Restructured board with resignations and appointments.
  • Appointed Sunil Duggal as CEO.
  • Appointed Pradip Burman as whole-time director.

2003

  • Tied up with FreeMarkets for procurement.
  • Received CRISIL GVC Level 2 rating.
  • Sued Ranbaxy over comparative ad.
  • Inducted directors for Dubai subsidiary.
  • Acquired Redrock Limited as wholly-owned subsidiary.
  • Acquired equity in Shri Dhanwantry Educational Society.
  • Forged alliance with Dhanwantry.
  • Launched herbal pill for diabetics.

2004

  • Planned acquisition of Egyptian brand Touch.
  • Received Tetra Pak award.
  • Inked outsourcing pact with Accenture.
  • Implemented spend visibility software.
  • Tied up with Uttarakhand for cancer drug.
  • Acquired Nigerian African Consumer Care Ltd.
  • Partnered with DLF for healthcare hub.

2005

  • Delisted from Calcutta Stock Exchange.
  • Completed acquisition of Balsara Hygiene and Besta Cosmetics.
  • Acquired Balsara businesses for Rs 1.43 billion.

2006

  • P D Narang appointed Chairman of PTL.
  • Secured ICSI National Award.
  • Promoters acquired stake in Vishal Mega Mart.
  • Crossed $2 billion market cap and adopted US GAAP.
  • Approved FCCB/GDR/ADR up to $200 million.
  • Issued 1:1 bonus shares.

2007

  • Issued 1:2 bonus shares.
  • Merged wholly-owned subsidiary Dabur Foods Limited.
  • Entered organised retail via H&B Stores Ltd.

2008

  • Acquired Fem Care Pharma.
  • Launched first retail store by subsidiary.

2009

  • Appointed Dr. Ajay Dua as independent director.
  • Launched Odomos Naturals mosquito repellents.
  • Dabur Red Toothpaste became billion rupee brand.

2010

  • Acquired Hobi Kozmetik Group.
  • Acquired Namaste Group for $100 million.
  • Launched Chyawanprash Orange and Mango variants.
  • Amla Hair Oil entered Limca Book for longest head massage marathon.
  • Issued 1:1 bonus shares.

2011

  • Entered professional skin care with OxyLife Facial Kit.
  • Launched online shopping portal daburuveda.com.
  • Acquired 30-Plus from Ajanta Pharma.
  • Set up subsidiary Dabur Lanka in Sri Lanka.
  • Launched Dabur Almond Hair Oil.

2012

  • Added Namaste Cosmeticos Ltd as step-down subsidiary in Brazil.
  • Expanded Real fruit juices with Real Activ.
  • Appointed Lalit Malik as CFO.

2013

  • Became first company listed on MCX-SX.
  • Entered yoghurt drink market with Real Activ.
  • Launched Oxy Life Gel Bleach.
  • Launched Real SupaFruits juice range.
  • Entered male grooming market.
  • Launched India's first oral health portal.
  • Vatika launched Hibiscus shampoo and hair oil range.
  • Babool conducted oral hygiene awareness for 80,000 school kids.

2014

  • Announced 125% interim dividend.
  • Launched Anmol Coconut Hair Oil with Jasmine.
  • Launched Immune India School Challenge for Chyawanprash.
  • Launched India's first Ayurvedic medical journal.
  • Entered packaged coconut water market with Real Activ.

2015

  • Inked agreement with Starcom MediaVest Group.
  • Introduced Oxlife professional salon facial products.
  • Launched sugar-free Chyawanprash Ratnaprash.

2016

  • Unveiled premium natural baby care brand.
  • Acquired South African firm Discaria Trading.
  • Launched fruit juice-based aerated drinks.

2017

  • Tied up with Amazon for online ayurveda marketplace.
  • Inaugurated skill development centre for women as CSR.
  • Launched mobile lab for honey purity testing.

2018

  • Completed acquisition of two personal care firms in South Africa.

2019

  • Won ICSI National Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance.

2020

  • Launched Ayurvedic hair oil Dabur Keratex in Kerala.
  • Launched new baby care products on Amazon.

2021

  • Entered health food drink category with Dabur Vita.
  • Launched Vatika Enriched Coconut Hair Oil.

2022

  • Launched Virgin Coconut Oil.
  • Launched Dabur Vedic Green Tea Detox Kahwa.
  • Launched Real Health Peanut Butter range.
  • Acquired majority stake in Badshah Masala.
  • Entered premium black tea market with Dabur Vedic Tea.

2023

  • Concluded acquisition of 51% stake in Badshah Masala.

2024

  • Acquired Sesa Care Private Limited through merger with its foreign subsidiary.

2025

  • Received NSE no-objection letter for amalgamation of Sesa Care Private Limited with Dabur India Limited.
  • Launched Dabur Venture investment platform.
  • Won Golden Peacock Award for Sustainability.

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