Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has reported a strong performance for the financial year ending March 31, 2026, with a 9% net sales growth in the fourth quarter. The company continues to drive innovation through strategic sports partnerships, public health programs, and sustainable manufacturing practices, while maintaining its commitment to shareholder value and ESG excellence.
Annual Financial Performance
For the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company achieved net sales of Rs. 1,582.8 crore, compared to Rs. 1,452.0 crore in the same period last year. For the full financial year 2026, the company reported a total net sales of Rs. 5,983.6 crore. The Board of Directors has declared a second interim dividend of Rs. 24 per share, bringing the total dividend for FY 26 to Rs. 48 per share.
Strategic Innovation and Partnerships
Colgate-Palmolive (India) has entered a pioneering partnership with the Mumbai Indians to introduce the Performance Linked Oral Test (PLOT). Supported by icon Rahul Dravid, this initiative integrates oral health into elite sports, positioning Colgate Total as a essential component for systemic recovery and athletic consistency.
Commitment to Community and Sustainability
The company continues to scale its Bright Smiles, Bright Futures (BSBF) program through a partnership with the Government of Haryana, reaching over 5.7 million children. To date, the program has impacted over 195 million children across India. Additionally, the company’s Sri City manufacturing facility received the CecureUs Award 2025-2026 for excellence in ethical workplace conduct, and the firm was recognized as a Leading ESG Entity in the Dun & Bradstreet ESG Horizons 2026 report.
Shareholder Information
A special window is currently open until February 4, 2027, for the re-lodgement of transfer requests for physical shares held prior to April 1, 2019. Shareholders are reminded that re-lodged shares will be issued exclusively in demat form. Furthermore, the company is actively assisting shareholders in claiming unpaid dividends as part of the ‘100 days Campaign – Saksham Niveshak’ initiative.
Source: BSE
