Gillette India Limited announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, approved at the Board of Directors meeting held on November 13, 2026.

Financial Performance

For the quarter ended September 30, 2026:

  • Sales: ₹846 crore, representing 4% growth versus year ago
  • Profit After Tax (PAT): ₹159 crore, representing 11% growth versus year ago

The company delivered balanced and broad-based growth driven by the strength of its strategic portfolio, meaningful innovation addressing evolving consumer needs, and superior retail execution across channels.

Management Commentary

Kumar Venkatasubramanian, Managing Director, stated that the consistent delivery of balanced growth reflects the strength of the company's integrated growth strategy and exceptional execution. The strategy is anchored in:

  • Focused portfolio
  • Superiority (product performance, packaging, brand communication, retail execution and value)
  • Productivity
  • Constructive disruption
  • Empowered, agile organization

He emphasized the company's commitment to delight consumers with superior products at superior value by putting the consumer first.

Cost Environment and Mitigation

Profitability was impacted by significant commodity headwinds during the quarter. However, the company leveraged its robust productivity program to mitigate these headwinds and deliver profitable growth.

Business Segment Performance

The company's power Oral Care business delivered strong results with double-digit growth, driven by superior execution of strategies and the launch of Oral B iO2. The product is described as "built for the easiest switch from manual to power oral care" and provides "perfect clean even on the last tooth."

Innovation and Marketing Initiatives

The first half of FY 2026–27 featured bold innovation across vectors of superiority, including:

  • Launch of Gillette Guard 3in1
  • Launch of Gillette AIO Trimmer series
  • Evolving media model designed to reach consumers where they are
  • Participation in P&G Loop, a first-of-its-kind mega immersive brand experience event for content creators

Corporate Social Responsibility

The company maintains social consciousness through participation in P&G Shiksha, P&G India's flagship CSR program that supports the education of underprivileged children in India.