Colgate-Palmolive India Declares ₹24 Second Interim Dividend; AGM on July 29
Colgate-Palmolive India reported Q4 FY26 Net Sales of ₹1,583 Crore, up 9% YoY. The company declared a Second Interim Dividend of ₹24 per share, bringing the total FY26 dividend to ₹48. The 85th AGM is scheduled for July 29, 2026. Mr. Jacob Sebastian Madukkakuzy was approved for re-appointment as Whole-time Director & CFO for 5 years.
The declaration of a dividend and the approval of financial results are material events for shareholders. The re-appointment of a key executive also contributes to stability. The impact is medium as it affects shareholders directly and signals operational continuity.
The company reported positive topline growth in Q4 FY26 and declared a significant interim dividend, which is generally viewed positively by investors. The re-appointment of a key executive also indicates stability.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited announced the outcome of its Board Meeting held on May 22, 2026. The Board approved the 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 Q4 FY26, 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 financial year 2025-26, net sales were ₹5,984 Crore, flat compared to the previous year. Net Profit after tax stood at ₹1,325 Crore, down from ₹1,437 Crore in the previous year, primarily 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 is ₹48 per share.
Furthermore, the 85th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company is scheduled for 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, inclusive, for the AGM.
Additionally, the Board approved the re-appointment of Mr. Jacob Sebastian Madukkakuzy as a 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 for over 30 years, holding various leadership roles in Finance across different subsidiaries and regions.
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