Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd fell for a fifth straight session today. The stock is quoting at Rs 2183, down 0.36% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The benchmark NIFTY is down around 0.08% on the day, quoting at 25576.5. The Sensex is at 83590.93, up 0.16%.Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd has eased around 2.17% in last one month.Meanwhile, Nifty FMCG index of which Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd is a constituent, has increased around 1.98% in last one month and is currently quoting at 55815.6, up 0.06% on the day. The volume in the stock stood at 1.93 lakh shares today, compared to the daily average of 5.45 lakh shares in last one month. The benchmark November futures contract for the stock is quoting at Rs 2185.8, down 0.2% on the day. Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd tumbled 25.03% in last one year as compared to a 5.69% rally in NIFTY and a 4.01% fall in the Nifty FMCG index.The PE of the stock is 44.93 based on TTM earnings ending September 25.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Profit before tax (PBT) dropped 16.62% to Rs 442.28 crore in Q2 FY26 as against Rs 530.45 crore posted in same quarter last year. Total expenses fell 6.21% to Rs 1,092.25 crore in Q2 FY26 compared with Rs 1,164.64 crore in Q2 FY25. Prabha Narasimhan, managing director & CEO of Colgate-Palmolive (India), said, 'During the quarter, GST rates on our entire oral care portfolio were reduced from 18% to 5%. We welcome this move by the Government as a timely step to boost consumer confidence while recognising oral health as a growing national priority. We worked closely with all our customers to pass on the benefit of lower prices to consumers from the effective date. While we continued to navigate a challenging operating environment, our second-quarter performance reflected temporary disruptions at distributors and retailers across channels following the GST rate revision. Our first-half results cycled a high base of double-digit net sales growth from the previous year, and we expect a gradual recovery in performance in the second half. Our margin profile remains resilient, supported by disciplined execution of our 'Funding The Growth' program. Despite topline headwinds, we stay committed to our long-term strategic goals and continue to prioritise brand investments. The premium portfolio maintained strong growth momentum, led by Colgate Visible White Purple, our advanced whitening toothpaste. In Q2, we introduced Palmolive's newest 'Moments' body wash range, designed for distinct bathing experiences throughout the day. The collection includes three unique body washes infused with 100% natural extracts and patented fragrance technologies. We also launched our latest campaign, 'CAVITY-PROOF', under the flagship Colgate Strong Teeth (CST) brand. The campaign reaffirms the brand's core promise ' the confidence of mothers in Colgate Strong Teeth's advanced Arginine + Calcium Boost technology, which provides 24-hour non-stop anti-cavity protection for children. Meanwhile, the board declared a first interim dividend of Rs 24 per equity share of face value Rs 1 each for the financial year 2025-26. The total dividend pay-out will amount to Rs 652.8 crore and will be paid from 19 November 2025, to shareholders registered as of 3 November 2025. Colgate-Palmolive (India) provides oral care products under the Colgate brand. It also provides personal care products under the 'Palmolive' brand name. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Net profit of Colgate-Palmolive (India) declined 17.10% to Rs 327.51 crore in the quarter ended September 2025 as against Rs 395.05 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2024. Sales declined 6.34% to Rs 1507.24 crore in the quarter ended September 2025 as against Rs 1609.21 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2024. ParticularsQuarter EndedSep. 2025Sep. 2024% Var. Sales1507.241609.21 -6 OPM %30.8830.91 - PBDT479.47572.18 -16 PBT442.28530.45 -17 NP327.51395.05 -17 Powered by Capital Market - Live

Profit before tax (PBT) dropped 16.62% to Rs 442.28 crore in Q2 FY26 as against Rs 530.45 crore posted in same quarter last year. Total expenses fell 6.21% to Rs 1,092.25 crore in Q2 FY26 compared with Rs 1,164.64 crore in Q2 FY25. Prabha Narasimhan, managing director & CEO of Colgate-Palmolive (India), said, 'During the quarter, GST rates on our entire oral care portfolio were reduced from 18% to 5%. We welcome this move by the Government as a timely step to boost consumer confidence while recognising oral health as a growing national priority. We worked closely with all our customers to pass on the benefit of lower prices to consumers from the effective date. While we continued to navigate a challenging operating environment, our second-quarter performance reflected temporary disruptions at distributors and retailers across channels following the GST rate revision. Our first-half results cycled a high base of double-digit net sales growth from the previous year, and we expect a gradual recovery in performance in the second half. Our margin profile remains resilient, supported by disciplined execution of our 'Funding The Growth' program. Despite topline headwinds, we stay committed to our long-term strategic goals and continue to prioritise brand investments. The premium portfolio maintained strong growth momentum, led by Colgate Visible White Purple, our advanced whitening toothpaste. In Q2, we introduced Palmolive's newest 'Moments' body wash range, designed for distinct bathing experiences throughout the day. The collection includes three unique body washes infused with 100% natural extracts and patented fragrance technologies. We also launched our latest campaign, 'CAVITY-PROOF', under the flagship Colgate Strong Teeth (CST) brand. The campaign reaffirms the brand's core promise ' the confidence of mothers in Colgate Strong Teeth's advanced Arginine + Calcium Boost technology, which provides 24-hour non-stop anti-cavity protection for children. Meanwhile, the board declared a first interim dividend of Rs 24 per equity share of face value Rs 1 each for the financial year 2025-26. The total dividend pay-out will amount to Rs 652.8 crore and will be paid from 19 November 2025, to shareholders registered as of 3 November 2025. Colgate-Palmolive (India) provides oral care products under the Colgate brand. It also provides personal care products under the 'Palmolive' brand name. Shares of Colgate-Palmolive (India) rallied 1.30% to end at Rs 2,288.80 on the BSE. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Colgate-Palmolive (India) has announced that consequent to the cessation of Mr. Surender Sharma as Whole-time Director - Legal & Company Secretary & Compliance Officer with effect from close of business on 27 October 2025, Mr. Jaikishan Shah, Deputy Company Secretary & Manager - Legal has been appointed as the Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from 28 October 2025.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Colgate-Palmolive (India) has fixed 3rd November 2025 as the record date for the determining the eligibility of the Shareholders for Dividend.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Colgate-Palmolive (India) announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 23 October 2025, has recommended a First Interim Dividend of Rs.24 per share (i.e.2400%), subject to the approval of the shareholders.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd gained for a third straight session today. The stock is quoting at Rs 2311.9, up 1.14% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The benchmark NIFTY is up around 0.6% on the day, quoting at 25738.2. The Sensex is at 83911.27, up 0.53%. Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd has slipped around 2.27% in last one month. Meanwhile, Nifty FMCG index of which Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd is a constituent, has slipped around 0.47% in last one month and is currently quoting at 55853.9, up 1.68% on the day. The volume in the stock stood at 3.38 lakh shares today, compared to the daily average of 4.49 lakh shares in last one month. The benchmark October futures contract for the stock is quoting at Rs 2310.6, up 0.72% on the day. Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd is down 31.92% in last one year as compared to a 3.56% spurt in NIFTY and a 6.97% spurt in the Nifty FMCG index.The PE of the stock is 44.61 based on TTM earnings ending June 25.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Colgate-Palmolive (India) will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 23 October 2025.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd dropped for a fifth straight session today. The stock is quoting at Rs 2214.9, down 0.42% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The benchmark NIFTY is up around 0.07% on the day, quoting at 24671.3. The Sensex is at 80486.03, up 0.07%.Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd has eased around 6.16% in last one month.Meanwhile, Nifty FMCG index of which Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd is a constituent, has eased around 2.39% in last one month and is currently quoting at 54847.55, down 0.02% on the day. The volume in the stock stood at 2.55 lakh shares today, compared to the daily average of 5.57 lakh shares in last one month. The benchmark September futures contract for the stock is quoting at Rs 2218.2, down 0.3% on the day. Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd tumbled 41.78% in last one year as compared to a 4.42% slide in NIFTY and a 16.34% fall in the Nifty FMCG index.The PE of the stock is 43.4 based on TTM earnings ending June 25.Powered by Capital Market - Live