Why Bajaj Consumer Care Share Price is Rising

Today, 27 June, the Indian stock markets are trading positively. At the time of writing, the BSE Sensex is up 0.3% while the NSE Nifty is up 0.4%.

The broader markets are also trading positively, with the Nifty MidCap and SmallCap indices each gaining about 0.4%. Sector-wise, the Nifty Metal and PSU Bank indices are up by around 1%, followed by a 0.7% rise in Oil and Gas. However, Private Bank and Realty indices are slightly down.

One stock that has risen sharply over the last few days is Bajaj Consumer Care. The stock is up more than 23% in the last four trading sessions.

Let's tell you the reason for the same.

Leadership Changes

Naveen Pandey has been appointed as the new Managing Director effective 1 July 2025. He will succeed Jaideep Nandi, who was appointed as the Managing Director of the company for a term of five years with effect from 1 July 2020. Accordingly, his tenure as Managing Director will conclude on 30 June 2025.

Pandey brings over 20 years of experience in the FMCG sector, having worked with companies like Marico Bangladesh, Asian Paints, PepsiCo, and most recently as CEO of Unibic Foods India Pvt Ltd.

The board has also approved the appointment of Aakash Gupta as Head-Finance with effect from 1 July 2025. He replaces Richard D'Souza who resigned from the position to pursue opportunities outside the organisation.

The management changes have boosted investor confidence, which led to a rally in the stock.

What Next?

Bajaj Consumer Care's Q4 FY25 financial results showed a mixed performance with a decline in profit despite revenue growth.

Consolidated revenue from operations was Rs 2,505 million (m), a 4.38% increase over the previous year. Net profits dropped to Rs 305 m from Rs 356 m in the corresponding period of last year. This was a drop of nearly 14%.

Bajaj Consumer Care owns and markets a range of personal care brands primarily in the hair care and skin care segments. Its key brands include Bajaj Almond Drops Hair Oil, Bajaj Coconut Oil, Bajaj Brahmi Amla Hair Oil and Bajaj Amla Shikakai Hair Oil.

It recently completed a two-phase acquisition of Vishal Personal Care, the maker of Banjara's, a well-established natural hair and skin care brand strong in South India.

This acquisition, valued at around Rs 1.2 bn, expands Bajaj's presence in South India and provides a platform to introduce Banjara's products in the north.

Bajaj Consumer Care in the last few years is focusing on strengthening its distribution network, improving retail loyalty programs, and optimising inventory and costs.

The new CEO brings solid experience to the table, which should benefit the company in the long run. However, the company does faces intense competition from other popular brands.

How Bajaj Consumer Care Shares have Performed Recently

Over the last one month, the share price of Bajaj Consumer Care has gained 15.64% from levels of Rs 180.6 to the current levels of Rs 208.85. In the past one year, the share price of the company has lost nearly 20%.

The stock hit its 52-week high of Rs 288.7 on 4 September 2024. The stock hit its 52-week low of Rs 151.95 on 3 March 2025.

About Bajaj Consumer Care

Bajaj Consumer Care is a leading Indian personal care company primarily focused on the hair care segment. It is part of the Bajaj Group, a diversified business conglomerate.

The company's flagship product is Bajaj Almond Drops Hair Oil, which holds a dominant market share of over 50% in India's light hair oil category. This makes Bajaj Consumer Care the third-largest player in the country's hair oil market.

In 2025, Bajaj Consumer Care acquired Hyderabad-based Vishal Personal Care Pvt. Ltd., owner of the Banjara's natural hair and skincare brand, expanding its portfolio and regional presence.

To know more, check out Bajaj Consumer Care fact sheet and latest quarterly results. You can also compare Bajaj Consumer Care with its peers on our website.

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