Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited’s Board of Directors convened on October 22, 2026, approving the unaudited financial results for the second quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. The company also declared a First Interim Dividend of ₹24/- per equity share for FY 2026-27, payable from November 19, 2026.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Board Meeting Highlights
On October 22, 2026, the Board of Directors of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited held a meeting where they approved the unaudited financial results for the second quarter and the half-year ended September 30, 2026. These results, along with the Limited Review Report of the Auditors and a statement on the financial results, were formally recorded.
Interim Dividend Declaration
A significant announcement from the meeting was the declaration of a First Interim Dividend. The Board approved a dividend of ₹24/- per equity share, with a face value of Re. 1/-, for the Financial Year 2026-27. This dividend will be paid out starting November 19, 2026, to shareholders whose names appear on the Register of Members by the record date of November 2, 2026.
Key Management Changes Noted
The Board also noted the resignation of Mr. Gunjit Jain as the Executive Vice President – Marketing, effective November 30, 2026, to pursue other professional opportunities. In succession, Mr. Akash Parekh was approved as the new Executive Vice President – Marketing, effective December 1, 2026. Additionally, Ms. Ragini Gajaria was appointed as the Internal Auditor of the Company, effective October 22, 2026, based on the Audit Committee’s recommendation. The appointment of Mr. Manish Anandani as Managing Director & CEO will be sought via Postal Ballot.
Financial Performance Overview
The unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, show total income of ₹1,72,750 Lakhs and total expenses of ₹1,26,728 Lakhs, resulting in a profit before tax of ₹46,022 Lakhs. For the six months ended September 30, 2026, total income stood at ₹3,35,360 Lakhs, with expenses at ₹2,42,785 Lakhs, yielding a profit before tax of ₹92,575 Lakhs. The basic and diluted earnings per share for the quarter were ₹12.56, and for the six months, ₹25.17.
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