NCLT Approves Sesa Care Merger With Dabur India

The National Company Law Tribunal's New Delhi Bench has given its approval for the merger of Sesa Care Private Limited with Dabur India, paving the way for the integration of the premium Ayurvedic hair care brand into Dabur's portfolio. The tribunal's decision was announced during a hearing on Thursday. Dabur India anticipates that the combination will bolster its position in the hair care segment while enabling Sesa Care to expand through Dabur's distribution network, category expertise, and international presence.

Mohit Malhotra, CEO of Dabur India, expressed optimism about the NCLT approval, stating that the merger is a significant milestone in their joint venture. Sesa Care is an Ayurvedic brand with strong credentials that align well with Dabur's existing hair care portfolio. Dabur India's Global Chief Executive Officer highlighted the company's potential to build Sesa Care into a stronger and larger brand through the merger.

Abhinav Dhall, Executive Director and Group Head of Corporate Strategy at Dabur India, explained that the merger is part of the company's long-term strategy to enhance its portfolio and tap into new growth opportunities. Dabur plans to leverage its established distribution network and international reach to broaden Sesa Care's presence. The combined entity is expected to generate revenue and cost synergies.

Sesa Care is positioned as a premium Ayurvedic hair care brand, and Dabur's acquisition of its brand equity and Ayurvedic credentials complements its existing portfolio. The merger follows Dabur's acquisition of a 51% stake in Sesa Care's paid-up Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares from True North in October 2024. The scheme, which received approvals from Dabur's equity shareholders and unsecured creditors at meetings held on May 2, 2026, now awaits the tribal approval as the final step in the transaction process.