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Dabur weighs acquisitions to expand across India, SE Asia amid competition

The expansion comes as Dabur faces intensifying competition from deep-pocketed rivals - including global consumer titan Unilever Plc - which are swooping in on upstart Indian brands

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Karan AdaniAaron BrownBhairav Acharya Delhi

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On the back of its $71 million purchase of spice producer Badshah Masala Pvt Ltd. in October, the 139-year-old firm, which sells traditional Ayurvedic medicine and herbal products including toothpaste and shampoo, is evaluating other targets in health, food and personal care in those markets, Chief Executive Officer Mohit Malhotra said.
“There are a lot of opportunities,” Malhotra, 53, said in an interview

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