Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has reported a strong performance for the fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company achieved a 9% year-on-year growth in net sales for the quarter, reflecting a rebound across its product portfolio. Alongside its financial results, the Board has declared a second interim dividend of Rs. 24 per share, bringing the total dividend for the financial year 2025-26 to Rs. 48 per share.
Financial Performance Overview
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Colgate-Palmolive (India) reported net sales of Rs. 1,583 crore, marking a 9% increase compared to Rs. 1,452 crore in the same period last year. For the full fiscal year 2025-26, the company recorded net sales of Rs. 5,984 crore. Net profit for the final quarter stood at Rs. 353 crore, and the company highlighted that 9% growth was achieved in net profit after tax when excluding one-offs and exceptional items.
Strategic Growth and Dividends
The company continues to focus on its premiumization strategy, noting that investments in its premium business are delivering growth three times faster than the overall company. To reward shareholders, the Board declared a second interim dividend of Rs. 24 per equity share. With a record date of June 1, 2026, the dividend payout amounts to Rs. 653 crore, resulting in a total annual dividend of Rs. 48 per share for the 2025-26 financial year.
Leadership and Governance Updates
The company has approved the re-appointment of Mr. Jacob Sebastian Madukkakuzy as the Whole-time Director and Chief Financial Officer for a new 5-year term, effective from October 28, 2026, through October 27, 2031. Furthermore, the 85th Annual General Meeting is scheduled to be held on July 29, 2026, via video conferencing to facilitate shareholder participation.
Market Initiatives
Colgate-Palmolive remains committed to oral health education through its Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program, which reached 11 million children across 35,000 schools this year. The company continues to leverage strategic partnerships with elite athletes and professional associations to promote oral health awareness and drive category consumption.
Source: BSE
