Colgate-Palmolive India Declares ₹24 Dividend, Approves AGM, Re-appoints CFO for 5 Years
Colgate-Palmolive India reported Q4 FY26 Net Sales of ₹1,583 Crore, up 9% YoY. Declared a Second Interim Dividend of ₹24 per share, bringing total FY26 dividend to ₹48. The 85th AGM is scheduled for July 29, 2026. Mr. Jacob Sebastian Madukkakuzy re-appointed as Whole-time Director & CFO for 5 years from Oct 28, 2026.
The declaration of dividend, re-appointment of a key executive, and approval of AGM are significant corporate actions that impact shareholders and company governance. The financial results, while showing growth, were partially impacted by external factors.
The company reported positive topline and profit growth for the quarter, declared a dividend, and approved the re-appointment of a key executive, indicating stability and positive forward outlook.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited announced its audited financial results for the fourth quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a 9% year-on-year topline growth for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, with Net Sales increasing to ₹1,583 Crore from ₹1,452 Crore. Net Profit after tax, excluding one-offs, grew by 9% year-on-year to ₹353 Crore. For the full year FY26, net sales were ₹5,984 Crore, flat compared to the previous year, and Net Profit after tax stood at ₹1,325 Crore, impacted by GST changes and higher interest on tax refunds.
The Board declared a Second Interim Dividend of ₹24 per equity share for the Financial Year 2025-26. This dividend will be paid on or from June 17, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2026. The total dividend for FY26 amounts to ₹48 per share.
The 85th Annual General Meeting (AGM) has been approved to be convened on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, through Video Conference/Other Audio-Visual Means. The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will be closed from July 23, 2026, to July 29, 2026, for the AGM.
Furthermore, the Board approved the re-appointment of Mr. Jacob Sebastian Madukkakuzy as Whole-time Director & Chief Financial Officer for a term of 5 years, commencing from October 28, 2026, to October 27, 2031, subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Madukkakuzy has been with Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited for over 30 years, holding various finance leadership roles internationally.
The company confirmed it does not fall under the category of Large Corporate as of March 31, 2026. The Board meeting commenced at 12:30 p.m. (IST) and concluded at 03:50 p.m. (IST).
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