Colgate-Palmolive India Q2 FY27: Sales up 12.2% to ₹1,692 Cr, Interim Dividend ₹24/share
Colgate-Palmolive India reported Q2 FY27 sales growth of 12.2% to ₹1,692 crore. Net profit after tax was ₹342 crore, with a 5.5% growth excluding one-offs. The company declared a first interim dividend of ₹24 per share, with a payout of ₹653 crore. Key management changes include the appointment of Ms. Ragini Gajaria as Internal Auditor and Mr. Akash Parekh as EVP-Marketing.
The announcement includes positive financial results, a substantial dividend declaration, and significant management changes, all of which are material to investors.
The company reported strong topline growth of 12.2%, a significant interim dividend payout, and positive commentary from the Managing Director & CEO regarding growth momentum and strategic investments.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited announced its financial results for the second quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026. The company reported a robust 12.2% year-on-year increase in Net Sales, reaching ₹1,692 crore from ₹1,507 crore in the same period last year. Net profit after tax stood at ₹342 crore, compared to ₹328 crore in the prior year. Excluding one-off and exceptional items, Net Profit after tax saw a 5.5% year-on-year growth.
The Board of Directors declared a First Interim Dividend of ₹24 per equity share for the Financial Year 2026-27. This dividend will be paid from November 19, 2026, to shareholders recorded as of the Record Date, November 2, 2026. The total payout for this dividend amounts to ₹653 crore.
In terms of key management changes, the Board approved the appointment of Ms. Ragini Gajaria as the Internal Auditor of the Company effective October 22, 2026. The resignation of Mr. Gunjit Jain as Executive Vice President - Marketing was noted, effective November 30, 2026. Succeeding him, Mr. Akash Parekh was appointed as the Executive Vice President - Marketing, effective December 1, 2026.
Furthermore, the company announced that approval for the appointment of Mr. Manish Anandani as Managing Director & CEO will be sought through a postal ballot process, with the cut-off date for this being October 23, 2026. The Board meeting commenced at 2:00 p.m. (IST) and concluded at 3:45 p.m. (IST) on October 22, 2026.
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