Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has reported its financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company achieved a 9% year-on-year topline growth for the fourth quarter, with net sales reaching ₹1,583 crore. Additionally, the Board has declared a second interim dividend of ₹24 per share, bringing the total dividend for the financial year 2025-26 to ₹48 per share.
Financial Performance Overview
For the fourth quarter (January-March 2026), the company demonstrated a strong rebound in growth across its portfolio. Net sales increased to ₹1,583 crore from ₹1,452 crore in the same period last year. For the full financial year 2026, the company reported net sales of ₹5,984 crore. Net profit after tax for the full year stood at ₹1,325 crore, reflecting the impact of specific one-time adjustments and accounting changes.
Strategic Dividends for Shareholders
The Board of Directors has declared a second interim dividend of ₹24 per equity share of face value ₹1. The total dividend payout for the financial year 2025-26 amounts to ₹48 per share. The dividend payment is scheduled to be distributed from June 17, 2026, to shareholders registered as of the record date, June 1, 2026.
Operational Highlights and Future Outlook
Management highlighted that the domestic business achieved a 9.2% year-on-year growth in the final quarter. Investments in the strategic premium portfolio have yielded significant results, with growth rates 3x higher than the overall company performance. The company continues to prioritize category consumption and premiumization, supported by innovation in oral care products such as the new ‘Brilliant Star’ whitening toothbrush.
Leadership Continuity
The Board has approved the re-appointment of Mr. Jacob Sebastian Madukkakuzy as Whole-time Director and Chief Financial Officer. The term is for five years, effective from October 28, 2026, through October 27, 2031, subject to necessary shareholder approvals.
Annual General Meeting
The company will convene its 85th Annual General Meeting on July 29, 2026, via video conferencing (VC/OAVM). The register of members will remain closed from July 23, 2026, to July 29, 2026, for the purpose of the meeting.
Source: BSE
