Colgate-Palmolive India Q4 FY26 Results: Net Sales Up 9%, Declares ₹24 Interim Dividend
Colgate-Palmolive India reported Q4 FY26 Net Sales growth of 9% to ₹1,583 Crore. For FY26, Net Sales were ₹5,984 Crore. The company declared a Second Interim Dividend of ₹24 per share, with total FY26 dividend at ₹48 per share. The 85th AGM is on July 29, 2026. Mr. Jacob Sebastian Madukkakuzy was re-appointed as Whole-time Director & CFO for 5 years from Oct 28, 2026.
The announcement includes financial results, dividend declaration, AGM details, and a key management re-appointment, all of which are material information for investors and stakeholders, significantly impacting the company's valuation and governance perception.
The company reported positive sales growth in the fourth quarter and declared a significant interim dividend, indicating healthy financial performance and a commitment to shareholder returns. The re-appointment of a key management personnel also suggests stability.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited announced its audited financial results for the fourth quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The Board of Directors, in its meeting on May 22, 2026, approved these results. For Q4 FY26, the company reported a 9% year-on-year increase in Net Sales, reaching ₹1,583 Crore from ₹1,452 Crore in the previous year. Advertising spend also saw a 10% increase, with a focus on premiumization and 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 same period last year.
For the full financial year 2025-26, Net Sales stood at ₹5,984 Crore, remaining flat compared to the previous year. Net Profit after tax for the full year was ₹1,325 Crore, a decrease from ₹1,437 Crore in FY25, primarily impacted by inverted duty structure-related charges due to GST changes and higher interest on tax refunds in the base year.
The Board declared a Second Interim Dividend of ₹24 per equity share of Re. 1 each for the Financial Year 2025-26. This dividend will be paid on or 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) is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026, to be conducted through Video Conference/Other Audio-Visual Means (VC/OAVM). The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will be closed from July 23, 2026, to July 29, 2026, inclusive, for the purpose of the AGM.
In a significant personnel move, 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, until 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 geographies.
The company confirmed it does not fall under the Large Corporate category as of March 31, 2026, based on SEBI guidelines. The Board meeting commenced at 12:30 p.m. (IST) and concluded at 03:50 p.m. (IST).
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