Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited announced a first interim dividend of ₹24 per share for the financial year 2025-26, payable from November 19, 2025. The company also approved leadership changes, with Mr. Jaikishan Shah appointed as Compliance Officer effective October 28, 2025, following the cessation of Mr. Surender Sharma. The board approved revisions to the Policy on Materiality of Events.
Interim Dividend Declared
The Board of Directors has declared a first interim dividend of ₹24 (Rupees Twenty Four Only) per equity share for the financial year 2025-26. This dividend, for shareholders whose names appear on the register, will be paid starting November 19, 2025.
Leadership Transition
Effective October 28, 2025, Mr. Jaikishan Shah has been appointed as the Compliance Officer of the company. This follows the cessation of Mr. Surender Sharma as Whole-time Director – Legal & Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, which took effect at the close of business on October 27, 2025.
Financial Performance: Q2 2025
For the second quarter ended September 30, 2025 (Q2 2025), Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited reported net sales of ₹1,507 Crore. This compares to ₹1,609 Crore for the same period last year and ₹1,421 Crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1 2025). Net profit after tax for the quarter stood at ₹328 Crore.
Financial Highlights
- Q2 FY’26 Net Sales: Down by 6.3% year-over-year; Sequential growth of +6.1% over Q1 FY’26
- First Interim Dividend declared at ₹24 per share
Source: BSE
