Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited’s Board of Directors has approved and declared a First Interim Dividend of Rs. 24/- per equity share for the Financial Year 2026-27. This dividend, amounting to a total payout of approximately Rs. 65,277 Lakhs, will be paid on and from November 19, 2026. The record date for determining eligible shareholders is November 2, 2026.
Interim Dividend Declared
The Board of Directors of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, in their meeting held on October 22, 2026, has announced the declaration of a First Interim Dividend. This dividend is set at Rs. 24/- per equity share, with a face value of Re. 1/- each, for the Financial Year 2026-27.
Dividend Payout Details
The total payout for this interim dividend is estimated to be approximately Rs. 65,277 Lakhs. Shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members of the Company as of the specified Record Date, November 2, 2026, will be eligible to receive this dividend. The payment of the dividend will commence on and from November 19, 2026.
Financial Results Approved
In addition to the dividend announcement, the Board also approved the Unaudited Financial Results for the second quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026. The Board took these results on record, which included the Limited Review Report of the Auditors, the Unaudited Financial Results themselves, and a company statement on these results.
Key Management Changes
The Board also noted and approved several key personnel changes. Ms. Ragini Gajaria was appointed as the Internal Auditor of the Company. Mr. Gunjit Jain resigned as the Executive Vice President – Marketing, effective November 30, 2026. Concurrently, Mr. Akash Parekh was approved to succeed Mr. Jain as the Executive Vice President – Marketing, effective December 1, 2026. Furthermore, the appointment of Mr. Manish Anandani as Managing Director & CEO will be sought through a Postal Ballot process.
Meeting Concluded
The Board of Directors meeting commenced at 02:00 p.m. (IST) and concluded at 03:45 p.m. (IST) on October 22, 2026.
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