Colgate Palmolive India Q4 FY26: Net Sales Up 9% to ₹1,583 Cr, Dividend of ₹24/Share Declared
Colgate-Palmolive India reported Q4 FY26 net sales growth of 9% to ₹1,583 crore. For FY26, net sales were flat at ₹5,984 crore, with net profit at ₹1,325 crore. The company declared a second interim dividend of ₹24 per share, bringing the total FY26 dividend to ₹48 per share. The 85th AGM is scheduled for July 29, 2026. Mr. Jacob Sebastian Madukkakuzy was approved for re-appointment as Whole-time Director & CFO for five years.
The results show a mixed performance with strong Q4 sales growth but flat annual sales and a decrease in net profit for the full year. The dividend announcement is positive, but the impact is moderated by the profit decline. The re-appointment of a key executive is a routine corporate governance event.
The company reported a 9% year-on-year growth in net sales for the fourth quarter, indicating a positive sales momentum. The declaration of a substantial interim dividend also signals financial health and a commitment to shareholder returns.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full financial year ended March 31, 2026. For the fourth quarter of FY26, the company reported a 9% year-on-year increase in net sales, reaching ₹1,583 crore compared to ₹1,452 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year. Advertising spend also saw a 10% year-on-year increase, reflecting a continued emphasis on premiumization and driving consumption. Net profit after tax, excluding one-off and exceptional items, grew by 9% year-on-year. The reported net profit after tax for the quarter was ₹353 crore, slightly down from ₹355 crore in the prior year.
For the full financial year FY26, net sales stood at ₹5,984 crore, which was flat compared to the previous year. Net profit after tax for the year was ₹1,325 crore, a decrease from ₹1,437 crore in FY25. This decrease was attributed to charges related to the inverted duty structure due to GST changes and higher interest on tax refunds in the base year.
The Board of Directors declared a Second Interim Dividend of ₹24 per equity share of ₹1 each for the Financial Year 2025-26. This dividend, amounting to ₹653 crore, will be paid on and from June 17, 2026, to shareholders on record as of June 1, 2026. The total dividend for FY26 amounts to ₹48 per share.
The company also approved the convening of its 85th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, to be held 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.
Furthermore, 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 divisions.
The company confirmed that it does not fall under the category of Large Corporate as of March 31, 2026, based on SEBI circular criteria.
The Board meeting commenced at 12:30 p.m. (IST) and concluded at 03:50 p.m. (IST) on May 22, 2026.
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