1884 - Established by Dr. S K Burman at Kolkata

1896 - First production unit established at Garhia

Early 1900s - Production of Ayurvedic medicines
Dabur identifies nature-based Ayurvedic medicines as its area of specialisation. It is the first Company to provide health care through scientifically tested and automated production of formulations based on our traditional science.

1930 - Automation and upgradation of Ayurvedic products manufacturing initiated

1940 - Personal care through Ayurveda
Dabur introduces Indian consumers to personal care through Ayurveda, with the launch of Dabur Amla Hair Oil. So popular is the product that it becomes the largest selling hair oil brand in India.

1949 - Launched Dabur Chyawanprash in tin pack
Widening the popularity and usage of traditional Ayurvedic products continues. The ancient restorative Chyawanprash is launched in packaged form, and becomes the first branded Chyawanprash in India.

1957 - Computerisation of operations initiated

1970 - Entered Oral Care & Digestives segment
Addressing rural markets where homemade oral care is more popular than multinational brands, Dabur introduces Lal Dant Manjan. With this a conveniently packaged herbal toothpowder is made available at affordable costs to the masses.

1972 - Shifts base to Delhi from Calcutta

1978 - Launches Hajmola tablet
Dabur continues to make innovative products based on traditional formulations that can provide holistic care in our daily life. An Ayurvedic medicine used as a digestive aid is branded and launched as the popular Hajmola tablet.

1979 - Dabur Research Foundation set up

1979 - Commercial production starts at Sahibabad, the most modern herbal medicines plant at that time

1984 - Dabur completes 100 years

1988 - Launches pharmaceutical medicines

1989 - Care with fun
The Ayurvedic digestive formulation is converted into a children's fun product with the launch of Hajmola Candy. In an innovative move, a curative product is converted to a confectionary item for wider usage.

1994 - Comes out with first public issue

1994 - Enters oncology segment

1994 - Leadership in health care
Dabur establishes its leadership in health care as one of only two companies worldwide to launch the anti-cancer drug Intaxel (Paclitaxel). Dabur Research Foundation develops an eco-friendly process to extract the drug from its plant source

1996 - Enters foods business with the launch of Real Fruit Juice

1996 - Real blitzkrieg
Dabur captures the imagination of young Indian consumers with the launch of Real Fruit Juices - a new concept in the Indian foods market. The first local brand of 100% pure natural fruit juices made to international standards, Real becomes the fastest growing and largest selling brand in the country.

2000 - The 1,000 crore mark
Dabur establishes its market leadership status by staging a turnover of Rs.1,000 crores. Across a span of over a 100 years, Dabur has grown from a small beginning based on traditional health care. To a commanding position amongst an august league of large corporate businesses.

2003 - Dabur demerges Pharmaceuticals business

Dabur India approved the demerger of its pharmaceuticals business from the FMCG business into a separate company as part of plans to provider greater focus to both the businesses. With this, Dabur India now largely comprises of the FMCG business that include personal care products, healthcare products and Ayurvedic Specialities, while the Pharmaceuticals business would include Allopathic, Oncology formulations and Bulk Drugs. Dabur Oncology Plc, a subsidiary of Dabur India, would also be part of the Pharmaceutical business.

Maintaining global standards

As a reflection of its constant efforts at achieving superior quality standards, Dabur became the first Ayurvedic products company to get ISO 9002 certification.

Science for nature

Reinforcing its commitment to nature and its conservation, Dabur Nepal, a subsidiary of Dabur India, has set up fully automated greenhouses in Nepal. This scientific landmark helps to produce saplings of rare medicinal plants that are under threat of extinction due to ecological degradation. 

2005 - Dabur aquires Balsara

As part of its inorganic growth strategy, Dabur India acquires Balsara's Hygiene and Home products businesses, a leading provider of Oral Care and Household Care products in the Indian market, in a Rs 143-crore all-cash deal.

2005 - Dabur announces bonus after 12 years

Dabur India announced issue of 1:1 Bonus share to the shareholders of the company, i.e. one share for every one share held. The Board also proposed an increase in the authorized share capital of the company from existing Rs 50 crore to Rs 125 crore.

2006 - Dabur crosses $2 bin market cap, adopts US GAAP.

Dabur India crosses the $2-billion mark in market capitalisation. The company also adopted US GAAP in line with its commitment to follow global best practices and adopt highest standards of transparency and governance.

2006 - Approves FCCB/GDR/ADR up to $200 million

Moving forward on the inorganic growth path, Dabur India decides to raise up to $200 million from the international market through Bonds, FCCBs, GDR, ADR, QIPs or any other securities.The capital raised will be used to fund Dabur's aggressive growth ambitions and acquisition plans in India and abroad.

2007 - Celebrating 10 years of Real

Dabur Foods unveiled the new packaging and design for Real at the completion of 10 years of the brand. The new refined modern look depicts the natural goodness of the juice from freshly plucked fruits.

2007 - Foray into organised retail

Dabur India announced its foray into the organised retail business through a wholly-owned subsidiary, H&B Stores Ltd. Dabur will invest Rs 140 crores by 2010 to establish its presence in the retail market in India with a chain of stores on the Health & Beauty format.

2007 - Dabur Foods Merged With Dabur India

Dabur India decides to merge its wholly-owned subsidiary Dabur Foods Limited with itself to extract synergies and unlock operational efficiencies. The integration will also help Dabur sharpen focus on the high growth business of foods and beverages, and enter newer product categories in this space.