136 years of
Ayurvedic legacy
An origin story
that created history
Dabur’s unending resolve to create products that are inspired by the science of nature, shines through its century old legacy. It is this undying commitment that has earned Dabur the largest herbal and natural product portfolio in the world.
With its country office in London, Dabur UK is a part of Dabur International, a completely owned subsidiary of Dabur India. The company's annual turnover exceeds US$1.2 Billion globally and enjoys a market cap of US$11 Billion.
His vision, our purpose
Founded by visionary Dr. S. K. Burman, with a mission to provide an effective and affordable cure for killer diseases such as cholera, malaria, and plague. His efforts led to the setting up of Dabur in 1884 to produce and dispense Ayurvedic medicines. Dabur rests on this strong foundation to deliver products of uncompromising quality. With 136 years of experience, today we are a globally recognized brand with offerings across multiple verticals.
The Historical Landmarks
1884
Birth of Dabur
Dr. S. K. Burman launches his mission to
make health care products in Calcutta.
1896
Setting up a manufacturing plant
With growing popularity of Dabur products, Dr. Burman expands his operations by setting up a manufacturing plant for mass production of formulations.
1900
Ayurvedic medicines
Dabur enters the specialised area of nature-based Ayurvedic medicines , for which standardised drugs are not available in the market.
1919
Establishment of research laboratories
The need to develop scientific processes and quality checks for mass production of traditional Ayurvedic medicines leads to establishment of research laboratories.
1936
Dabur India (Dr. S.K. Burman) Pvt. Ltd.
Dabur becomes a full-fledged company - Dabur India (Dr. S. K. Burman) Pvt. Ltd.
1979
Sahibabad factory / Dabur Research & Development Centre (DRDC)
Commercial production starts in the new Sahibabad factory of Dabur, one of the largest and best equipped production facilities for Ayurvedic medicines. Launching of full-fledged research operations in pioneering areas of health care with establishment of the Dabur Research & Development Centre (DRDC).
1986
Public Limited Company
Dabur becomes a Public Limited Company. Dabur India Ltd. comes into being after reverse merger with Vidogum Limited.
1993
Cancer treatment
Dabur enters the specialised health care area of cancer treatment with its oncology formulation plant at Baddi in Himachal Pradesh.
1994
Public issue
Dabur India Ltd. raises its first public issue. Due to market confidence in the Company, shares issued at a high premium are oversubscribed 21 times.
1995
Joint Ventures
Extending its global partnerships, Dabur enters into a Joint Venture (JV) with Osem of Israel for food and Bongrain of France for cheese & other dairy products.
2000
Dabur India Ltd’s turnover crosses the Rs 1,000 Crore mark
Dabur establishes its market leadership status with a turnover of Rs.1,000 crores. From a small beginning and upholding the values of its founder, Dabur now enters the august league of large corporate businesses.
2006
Approves FCCB/GDR/ADR up to $200 million
Moving forward on the inorganic growth path Dabur India decides to raise upto $200 million from the international market through bonds, FCCBs, GDR, ADR, QIPs or any other securities.
2009
Dabur Red Paste joins 'Billion Rupee Brand' club
One of its popular products, Dabur Red Paste enters the ‘Billion Rupee Brand’ club.
2012
Dabur crosses Billion-Dollar turnover mark
Dabur India Ltd. surpasses the billion-dollar turnover mark during the 2011-12 fiscal to end the year on a high note with net sales of INR 5283.17 crores.