Reckitt Benckiser India

British FMCG major Reckitt's India business reported a "double-digit growth" in the first quarter of 2026, led by a strong growth of its key brands, such as Dettol, Durex and expansion in the coverage area. In India, two of Reckitt's brands, Dettol in the Germ Protection segment and Durex in Intimate Wellness, reported double-digit growth in the quarter. While at the group level, the net revenue of Reckitt, which owns power brands such as Dettol, Lysol, Mucinex, Finish, and Durex, was at 3.24 billion pounds, with a LFL growth of 0.6 per cent in Q1 of 2026. Its volume growth was 2 per cent. The quarter has been impacted by low seasonal incidence, weak categories in Europe and geopolitical disruption, according to an earnings statement from the company. However, its 'Core Reckitt', which houses its 11 "Powerbrands", reported a net revenue growth of 1.3 per cent in the first quarter, helped by emerging markets. This growth in Core Reckitt was "led by Emerging Markets, with double-dig

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"The chairman and the nomination committee have begun the process to identify the best long-term candidate to take Reckitt on the next phase of its growth and transformation journey," the company said

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The pandemic's arrival had provided the much-needed tailwind for Reckitt Benckiser in India

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