Colgate-Palmolive India declares ₹24 interim dividend, approves Q4 FY26 results & AGM date
Colgate-Palmolive India reported Q4 FY26 Net Sales growth of 9% to ₹1,583 Crore. The company declared a Second Interim Dividend of ₹24 per share, bringing the total dividend for FY26 to ₹48 per share. The 85th AGM is scheduled for July 29, 2026. Mr. Jacob Sebastian Madukkakuzy's re-appointment as CFO for 5 years was approved.
The declaration of an interim dividend and the re-appointment of a key executive are positive developments. However, the flat full-year sales growth and a slight decrease in net profit might temper the immediate impact.
The company reported positive sales growth in Q4 FY26 and declared a significant interim dividend, indicating financial health and shareholder returns. The re-appointment of a key executive also signals stability.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, following a Board of Directors meeting on May 22, 2026. The company reported a 9% year-on-year increase in Net Sales for Q4 FY26, reaching ₹1,583 Crore from ₹1,452 Crore in the same period last year. Advertising spend also saw a 10% increase, with a focus on premiumisation and driving consumption. Net Profit after tax, excluding one-offs and exceptional items, grew by 9% year-on-year, although the reported Net Profit after tax was ₹353 Crore compared to ₹355 Crore in the prior year.
For the full financial year 2025-26, net sales remained flat at ₹5,984 Crore. Net Profit after tax stood at ₹1,325 Crore, a decrease from ₹1,437 Crore in the previous year, primarily impacted by inverted duty structure charges due to GST changes and higher interest on tax refunds in the base year. Ms. Prabha Narasimhan, Managing Director & CEO, expressed satisfaction with the sales growth momentum, highlighting the strong performance of the premium portfolio and continued investments in innovation and cost savings.
The Board also declared a Second Interim Dividend of ₹24 per equity share for the Financial Year 2025-26. This dividend will be paid from June 17, 2026, to shareholders on record as of June 1, 2026. The total dividend for FY26 amounts to ₹48 per share.
Furthermore, the 85th Annual General Meeting (AGM) has been approved to be convened on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, via 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.
Additionally, the re-appointment of Mr. Jacob Sebastian Madukkakuzy as Whole-time Director & Chief Financial Officer for a term of 5 years, commencing October 28, 2026, till October 27, 2031, was approved, subject to shareholder approval. The meeting of the Board of Directors commenced at 12:30 p.m. (IST) and concluded at 03:50 p.m. (IST).
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