Dabur India has unveiled Dabur Ventures, a new investment initiative with a funding pool of up to ₹500 crore aimed at supporting high-growth, digital-first startups. Announced alongside the company’s Q2 financial results, the initiative will be financed entirely through Dabur’s internal reserves, the financial media reported.
The primary focus will be on emerging businesses in the fields of personal care, healthcare, and wellness, especially those rooted in digital innovation and modern consumer engagement. The venture will be spearheaded by Abhinav Dhall, executive director and group head of Corporate Strategy at Dabur India.
“The capital, funded entirely by Dabur’s balance sheet, would be invested in acquiring stakes in high-potential, new-age digital-first businesses that demonstrate strong growth potential and are closely aligned with Dabur’s long-term strategic vision,” said Dhall.
Dabur Ventures will strategically invest in brands within personal care, healthcare, Ayurveda, wellness foods, and beverages that demonstrate strong digital capabilities, scalable models, and significant growth potential.
“We’re charting a bold path by backing progressive ventures in personal care, health care, wellness foods, beverages, and ayurveda. This strategic move reflects our belief in innovation as a growth engine, fast-tracks our shift toward premium offerings…,” said Dabur India chief executive officer Mohit Malhotra.
The ₹500-crore investment fund will be drawn from Dabur India’s balance sheet, utilizing its internal financial reserves.
Through Dabur Ventures, the company aims to accelerate its transition toward premium and digitally-led offerings, aligning itself with evolving consumer preferences—particularly among Gen Z and millennial audiences seeking authentic, tech-enabled wellness brands.
The announcement coincided with Dabur’s Q2 earnings report, which recorded a 6.5% increase in consolidated net profit to ₹453 crore and a 5.4% rise in consolidated revenue to ₹3,191 crore.
