Colgate-Palmolive (India) LimitedQuarter Ended September 30, 2026 Results & Financial Update
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited: Quarter Ended September 30, 2026 standalone results and company financials – revenue ₹1,691.57 Cr, PAT ₹341.57 Cr. Explore reported YoY/QoQ movements, margins, business drivers and management commentary. This page does not provide a rating, target price or investment recommendation.
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Quarterly Results AnalysisExplore Colgate-Palmolive (India) Quarter Ended September 30, 2026 quarterly results and earnings: revenue, profit (PAT), EBITDA, margins, YoY and QoQ growth, order book or business updates where reported, financial performance and management commentary. Reported figures and Nivata calculations are shown separately; no buy, sell or hold recommendation is provided.
Quarter overview
Quarterly earnings analysis
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited marked its second consecutive quarter of double-digit domestic growth, posting a revenue increase of 12.2% year-on-year for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.
Net sales rose to Rs. 1,692 Crore compared to Rs. 1,507 Crore in the corresponding period of the previous year, driven by broad-based growth momentum across brands and distribution channels.
The core toothpaste portfolio registered high-single digit volume expansion, supported by solid performance within the premium toothpaste range and strong consumer demand for Colgate MaxFresh.
Profit after tax for the quarter stood at Rs. 342 Crore, up 5.5% year-on-year when excluding one-offs and exceptional items from the comparable prior period.
Gross margins expanded by 40 basis points year-on-year to 69.6%, bolstered by ongoing efficiencies derived from the company's 'Funding the Growth' program.
Management capitalised on this margin profile by scaling up advertising and promotional investments, exemplified by major upcoming brand campaigns such as partnerships with Kaun Banega Crorepati to drive night-time brushing habits.
The board declared a first interim dividend of Rs. 24 per equity share of face value Re. 1, resulting in a total payout of Rs. 653 Crore.
01 · Business model
What does Colgate-Palmolive (India) do?
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited operates as the market leader in the Indian oral care industry, focusing primarily on personal care items encompassing oral hygiene products such as toothpastes, toothbrushes, and mouthwashes.
The company's revenue generation relies heavily on its flagship brands across toothpaste and personal care categories, distributed extensively through modern trade, traditional general trade, and digital e-commerce channels across India.
The operational model leverages continuous product innovation, science-backed formulations, and rigorous cost-efficiency programs to support robust gross margins and fund aggressive brand-building and premiumisation initiatives.
02 · Financial snapshot
Current quarter vs the two useful baselines
| Metric | Quarter Ended September 30, 2026 | Year-ago | Previous quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | ₹1,691.57 Cr | ₹1,507.24 Cr | ₹1,590.56 Cr |
| Total income | ₹1,727.50 Cr | ₹1,534.53 Cr | ₹1,626.10 Cr |
| Profit before tax | ₹460.22 Cr | ₹442.28 Cr | ₹462.19 Cr |
| Profit after tax | ₹341.57 Cr | ₹327.51 Cr | ₹343.08 Cr |
| EPS | ₹12.56 | ₹12.04 | ₹12.61 |
Financial interpretation
What the reported numbers mean
Profit after tax represented 20.2% of reported quarterly operating revenue. This is a calculated net-profit-to-sales ratio, not a company-reported operating margin. It measures the outcome after expenses and tax; it does not, by itself, establish how margins changed versus another period.
Profit before tax was equivalent to 27.2% of quarterly operating revenue. The distinction between pre-tax and post-tax profit matters when interpreting earnings; neither ratio identifies an underlying cost driver without a properly matched comparative period.
Total income exceeded operating revenue by ₹35.93 crore. This is the disclosed difference between the two lines, not incremental sales. The distinction matters when assessing how much of the quarter’s reported income came from the operating top line.
Ratios above are calculated from the reported quarterly figures. They are analytical descriptions, not company-reported margin guidance or an investment recommendation.
03 · Why it moved
Why the quarter looked the way it did
What drove revenue
Topline growth was underpinned by consistent expansion across traditional general trade, modern retail, and digital distribution channels.
What drove margins
Disciplined internal cost savings and calibrated pricing adjustments enabled gross margin expansion of 40 basis points year-on-year to reach 69.6%.
Healthy gross margins allowed the company to step up advertising investments to Rs. 314.82 Crore for the quarter compared to Rs. 225.10 Crore in the year-ago period.
04 · Segments, products & geography
Which parts of the business are doing the work
Segments and products
The company identified 'Personal Care (including Oral Care)' as its sole primary reportable segment in accordance with Ind AS 108.
05 · Strategy & new businesses
How the company is trying to change its growth mix
During the quarter, the company introduced tailored offerings including a Harry Potter themed oral care line for children and adults, and a Bluey-themed toothpaste featuring a vacuum-locked pump dispenser.
06 · Reported developments
What changed operationally
Reported a 12.2% year-on-year growth in net sales, marking the second consecutive quarter of double-digit domestic growth.
Declared a first interim dividend of Rs. 24 per share for FY 2026-27, aggregating to a total payout of Rs. 653 Crore.
07 · Cash flow & balance sheet
Profit is one thing. Cash and funding tell another part of the story.
Net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2026, stood at Rs. 838.79 Crore compared to Rs. 996.94 Crore in the corresponding period last year.
08 · Management guidance & targets
What management is targeting from here
Management stated an expectation to deliver robust growth moving forward, anchored by a science-backed product portfolio and sustained advertising investments.
09 · Beyond the numbers
What changed beyond the numbers
Reported update
Leadership and Management Changes
The company noted the resignation of Mr. Gunjit Jain as Executive Vice President - Marketing effective November 30, 2026, and approved the appointment of Mr. Akash Parekh as his successor effective December 1, 2026.
Reported update
Internal Auditor Appointment
Ms. Ragini Gajaria was appointed as Internal Auditor of the company with effect from October 22, 2026.
10 · Previous-quarter changes
What changed since the previous quarter
Revenue from operations increased sequentially from Rs. 1,590.56 Crore in Q1 FY27 to Rs. 1,691.57 Crore in Q2 FY27.
11 · Key Q&A
The quarter, answered directly
What does Colgate-Palmolive (India) do?
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited operates as the market leader in the Indian oral care industry, focusing primarily on personal care items encompassing oral hygiene products such as toothpastes, toothbrushes, and mouthwashes.
What is the clearest takeaway from Quarter Ended September 30, 2026?
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited marked its second consecutive quarter of double-digit domestic growth, posting a revenue increase of 12.2% year-on-year for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.
What drove revenue or demand?
Topline growth was underpinned by consistent expansion across traditional general trade, modern retail, and digital distribution channels.
What mattered most for margins or profitability?
Disciplined internal cost savings and calibrated pricing adjustments enabled gross margin expansion of 40 basis points year-on-year to reach 69.6%.
What changed operationally beyond the headline numbers?
During the quarter, the company introduced tailored offerings including a Harry Potter themed oral care line for children and adults, and a Bluey-themed toothpaste featuring a vacuum-locked pump dispenser.
What is management guiding or targeting from here?
Management stated an expectation to deliver robust growth moving forward, anchored by a science-backed product portfolio and sustained advertising investments.
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Dividend Payment Date: First interim dividend payment scheduled to be disbursed on and from November 19, 2026, to eligible shareholders as of the record date of November 2, 2026.
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