Short Bio
Dabur is an Indian consumer goods company that specialises in natural healthcare and personal care products. It was founded in 1884 by Dr S. K. Burman the company is headquartered in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Dabur is one of the largest and most trusted companies in India, known for its Ayurvedic products.
Overview
Company Name: | Dabur |
Also Know as: | N/A |
Type: | Public |
Industry: | Consumer Goods |
Founded: | 1884 |
Founders: | S. K. Burman |
Headquarters: | Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Area Served: | Worldwide |
Revenue: | ₹11,281 crore |
Net Income: | ₹1,744 crore |
Number of Employees | 7,740 + (March 2020) |
Website: | www.dabur.com |
History
Dabur was established in Kolkata, India, by Dr S. K. Burman, a physician and Ayurveda practitioner. He started the company as a small pharmacy, initially producing Ayurvedic medicines. In its early years, Dabur primarily focused on manufacturing and selling Ayurvedic medicines, based on traditional Indian systems of medicine. The company gained popularity for its effective and natural remedies, which resonated with consumers.
Services
Dabur’s product portfolio includes a wide range of products across various categories, including healthcare, personal care, oral care, skin care, hair care, and food. Some of its popular brands include Dabur Chyawanprash, Dabur Honey, Dabur Red Toothpaste, Dabur Amla Hair Oil, Dabur Vatika Shampoos, and Dabur Gulabari Rose Water.
Founder
The founder of Dabur is Dr. S. K. Burman. Dr Burman was a physician and Ayurveda practitioner who established the company in 1884. Dr S. K. Burman’s expertise in Ayurveda and his commitment to traditional Indian systems of medicine laid the foundation for Dabur’s success. Burman used to sell medicines on his bicycle in Bengal. He was born in 1856.
Achievements
Dabur has earned many awards for his iconic natural products. Dabur was ranked among the Iconic Brands of India (2017) by the Economics Times, won the award for Best Risk Management Practice in the FMCG category by CNBC and many more.
Future Plans
Dabur keeps making innovative investments in order to increase their rural footprint. From 60,000 villages at the end of 2020–21 to 69,000 villages in Q1 2021–21, Dabur increased their rural coverage by 16%. Over the next two years, they intend to increase it by 33% to 80,000 settlements.