Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has reported a strong performance for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, achieving a 9% year-on-year topline growth. The company declared a second interim dividend of Rs. 24 per share, bringing the total dividend for FY26 to Rs. 48 per share. Additionally, the Board has approved the five-year re-appointment of Mr. Jacob Sebastian Madukkakuzy as the Whole-time Director and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 28, 2026.
Financial Performance Overview
For the quarter ending March 31, 2026, Colgate-Palmolive (India) recorded net sales of Rs. 1,583 crore, representing a 9% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. For the full financial year 2026, net sales stood at Rs. 5,984 crore. Net profit for the final quarter reached Rs. 353 crore, while the full-year net profit was reported at Rs. 1,325 crore.
Dividend and Shareholder Payout
The Board of Directors has declared a second interim dividend of Rs. 24 per equity share with a face value of Re. 1 each. This brings the cumulative dividend for the 2025-26 fiscal year to Rs. 48 per share. The dividend payout to shareholders amounts to Rs. 653 crore and will be paid starting June 17, 2026, to those on the register of members as of the record date, June 1, 2026.
Leadership Continuity
The company announced the re-appointment of Mr. Jacob Sebastian Madukkakuzy as the Whole-time Director and Chief Financial Officer. His new term will span five years, commencing on October 28, 2026, and concluding on October 27, 2031, subject to approval from the shareholders. Mr. Madukkakuzy has been with the company for over 30 years and currently provides overall financial leadership and investor relations oversight.
Strategic Outlook
Management highlighted that growth remains broad-based across both core and premium portfolios. The company continues to invest in strategic premium products, which are yielding growth 3x higher than the overall business. Future priorities include driving category consumption, accelerating premiumization, and maintaining a disciplined approach to cost management while monitoring commodity price volatility.
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