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Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd

₹ 2,1020.45%
16 Jan 3:46 p.m. – close price
🔗colgate.co.in•BSE: 500830•NSE: COLPAL
Market Cap₹ 57,175 Cr.
Current Price₹ 2,102
High / Low₹ 2,975
Stock P/E43.0
Book Value₹ 58.2
Dividend Yield2.44 %
ROCE105 %
ROE81.2 %
Face Value₹ 1.00
Sales₹ 5,878 Cr.
OPM31.8 %
Mar Cap₹ 57,175 Cr.

ABOUT

Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd is engaged in manufacturing/ trading of toothpaste, tooth powder, toothbrush, mouthwash and personal care products.[1]

KEY POINTS

Product OfferingsThe company's product portfolio includes various SKUs of toothpaste, tooth powder, toothbrush, mouthwash, and personal care products.[1]They are sold under its well-recognized brands i.e. Colgate and Palmolive.[2]

Also present in buckets:
Excellent ResultsCapacity Expansion And ProductsOrder Book PositionJv Partnerships AcquisitionsRed Flags And Poor PerformanceRed Flags And Poor Performance

Peer Comparision

S.No.NameCurrent Price (Rs.)Price to EarningMarket Capitalization (Rs.Cr.)Dividend yield (%)Net Profit latest quarter (Rs.Cr.)YOY Quarterly profit growth (%)Sales latest quarter (Rs.Cr.)YOY Quarterly sales growth (%)Return on capital employed (%)Sales (Rs.Cr.)OPM (%)Profit after tax (Rs.Cr.)Profit after tax latest quarter (Rs.Cr.)Price to book valueReturn on assets (%)Debt to equity
1.Godrej Consumer1237.5067.23126626.551.22459.34-2.863825.094.3319.2114853.3319.811882.61481.1410.419.930.34
2.Dabur India514.7550.5591300.641.54444.796.483191.325.3720.2412781.2918.501808.97452.558.3911.060.12
3.Colgate-Palmoliv2102.1543.0457175.472.44327.51-17.101519.50-6.15105.345877.9131.821325.91327.5136.1446.230.04
4.P & G Hygiene12225.0048.0239683.260.89209.86-0.961150.171.32103.794326.4626.15826.61209.8642.6332.720.00
5.Gillette India8004.0045.4326085.051.39143.658.00810.813.7156.062970.5527.82573.99143.6522.4321.840.00
6.Emami505.0029.2322043.211.59148.35-30.24798.51-10.3432.423715.1325.35753.77148.357.4922.730.02
7.Cupid457.15198.8312272.990.0024.12140.2490.2190.8017.10266.8233.5261.7324.1232.2811.990.07
–Median: 14 Co.481.0750.5510804.760.1442.296.48526.695.3719.211560.1522.58130.4742.2910.4112.830.04

Quarterly Results

Standalone figures in ₹ crores

Sep 2022Dec 2022Mar 2023Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025
Sales
1,3871,2911,3511,3241,4711,3961,4901,4971,6191,4621,4631,4341,520
Expenses
9799308999069899279589881,1221,0079649811,054
Operating Profit
408361452418482468532508497454498453465
Other Income
111018-5211823237620191815
Profit before tax
374327426369458443511489530433478432442
Tax %
26%26%26%26%26%26%26%26%26%25%26%26%26%
Net Profit
278243316274340330380364395323355321328
EPS in Rs
10.228.9411.6310.0612.5012.1413.9613.3814.5211.8713.0511.7912.04

Profit & Loss

Standalone Figures in ₹ Crores / Yearly

Mar 2014Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025TTM
Sales
3,5793,9823,8683,9824,1884,4624,5254,8415,1005,2265,6806,0405,878
Expenses
2,9153,1592,9293,0383,0743,2263,3233,3313,5343,6793,7794,0824,008
Operating Profit
6648239409441,1141,2361,2021,5101,5661,5471,9011,9581,870
Other Income
115327412668493026425713972
Interest
00000210765544
Depreciation
5175111133157159198182177175172163154
Profit before tax
7287808358519831,1431,0431,3501,4091,4101,7811,9301,784
Net Profit
5405595815776737768161,0351,0781,0471,3241,4371,326
EPS in Rs
19.8520.5521.3721.2324.7628.5230.0238.0739.6538.5048.6752.8348.75
Dividend Payout %
68%58%47%47%97%81%93%100%101%101%119%97%–

Compounded Sales Growth

10 Years:4%
5 Years:6%
3 Years:6%
TTM:-2%

Compounded Profit Growth

10 Years:10%
5 Years:12%
3 Years:10%
TTM:-10%

Stock Price CAGR

10 Years:9%
5 Years:6%
3 Years:12%
1 Year:-21%

Return on Equity

10 Years:64%
5 Years:73%
3 Years:72%
Last Year:81%

Balance Sheet

Standalone figures in ₹ crores

Mar 2014Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Sep 2025
Equity Capital
14142727272727272727272727
Reserves
5867571,0041,2471,4971,4201,5671,1391,7071,6891,8471,6371,555
Borrowings
0000083102918369726160
Other Liabilities
8949329721,0371,0391,0979081,6371,0841,0981,2501,2931,535
Total Liabilities
1,4931,7022,0032,3112,5642,6262,6042,8942,9022,8833,1973,0193,178
Fixed Assets
5567821,0081,1081,1461,1911,1231,065963862794776742
Gross Block
992.701,282.861,118.451,351.661,545.521,747.601,862.371,983.142,050.352,121.442,218.772,362.11–
Accumulated Depreciation
436.79501.28110.31243.55399.60556.75739.51918.421,087.381,259.651,424.701,585.65–
CWIP
142141781671591991901451221141103829
Investments
373731313131191900000
Other Assets
7597428851,0051,2281,2061,2721,6661,8171,9072,2922,2042,406
Total Assets
1,4931,7022,0032,3112,5642,6262,6042,8942,9022,8833,1973,0193,178

Cash Flows

Standalone Figures in ₹ Crores / Yearly

Mar 2014Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025
Cash from Operating Activity
4576386896886949839307841,6261,1761,1991,394
Cash from Investing Activity
-180-272-237-342-207-96-1971-108-87956
Cash from Financing Activity
-422-385-391-341-380-815-891-956-1,091-1,087-1,195-1,671
Net Cash Flow
-145-186151077320-1014278283-221

Ratios

Standalone Figures in ₹ Crores / Yearly

Mar 2014Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025
Debtor Days
661012181711916111114
Inventory Days
596372725658697978686376
Days Payable
130128136148152144142179169155187185
Cash Conversion Cycle
-65-59-55-63-79-68-63-91-75-76-113-95
Working Capital Days
-47-40-43-39-33-36-23-84-25-32-46-37
ROCE %
122%114%96%74%71%73%65%92%92%79%97%105%

Shareholding Pattern

Numbers in percentages

Dec 2022Mar 2023Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025
Promoters
51.00%51.00%51.00%51.00%51.00%51.00%51.00%51.00%51.00%51.00%51.00%51.00%51.00%
FIIs
21.11%21.50%21.80%24.08%24.62%24.51%24.44%24.94%23.72%22.23%20.39%17.16%15.18%
DIIs
7.55%7.34%7.52%5.59%5.60%5.82%5.72%5.55%6.57%7.84%9.34%11.95%13.50%
Public
20.05%19.87%19.41%19.03%18.50%18.38%18.54%18.22%18.44%18.65%19.00%19.59%20.03%

* The classifications might have changed from Sep'2022 onwards.ℹ️

BSE Announcements AI Summary

Direct from BSE filings, auto-summarised

Colgate Expands Oral Health Movement with Free Dental Check-ups and IDA Partnership

8th April 2026, 6:04 pm

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Receives Share Dematerialisation Confirmation for Q4 FY26

7th April 2026, 10:28 pm

Colgate-Palmolive Announces Special Window for Physical Share Transfers & Dematerialization

3rd April 2026, 10:08 pm

Colgate India Partners with Mumbai Indians for Dental Health Initiative

27th March 2026, 9:09 pm

Colgate-Palmolive India Closes Trading Window Until Financial Results Approval

26th March 2026, 8:59 pm

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16th March 2026, 10:50 am

News Articles

Editorial & research coverage

Colgate Palmolive: Mixed Q3 Results Lead to HOLD Rating
Colgate Palmolive: Mixed Q3 Results Lead to HOLD Rating

2nd February 2026, 12:24 pm

Colgate-Palmolive India: Analyst Sell Ratings Persist Amid Volume Woes
Colgate-Palmolive India: Analyst Sell Ratings Persist Amid Volume Woes

30th January 2026, 10:06 am

Budget Anticipation, Mixed Earnings Set Market Tone
Budget Anticipation, Mixed Earnings Set Market Tone

30th January 2026, 7:56 am

India Inc. Earnings: Mixed Signals as Revenue Grows, Margins Face Pressure
India Inc. Earnings: Mixed Signals as Revenue Grows, Margins Face Pressure

29th January 2026, 6:08 am

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21st January 2026, 2:13 pm

Documents

Announcements

Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Press Release / Media Release

2d - Jan 13, 2026 media release outlining Colgate India's CSR initiatives, beneficiaries, and impact metrics.

Compliances-Certificate under Reg. 74 (5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018

7 Jan - Compliance certificate pursuant to Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants ) Regulations, 2018

Closure of Trading Window
Intimation Under Regulation 30 Of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015

26 Dec - INR 267.64 Crore income-tax demand for FY2021-22 (transfer pricing); Colgate-India to appeal to ITAT.

Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of Board Meeting

26 Nov 2025 - Appointed Priyan Pillay EVP‑Legal effective Jan 2, 2026; Jaikishan Shah Company Secretary effective Nov 26, 2025.

Annual Reports

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Stock Analysis

Description

Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd is a market leader in the Indian oral care sector, also engaged in manufacturing and trading of personal care products, with a focus on science-led innovations and sustainability.

Key Growth Triggers

The company's extensive ESG and CSR initiatives, including its flagship oral health education program 'Bright Smiles, Bright Futures' impacting over 195 million children, scholarships for students, water conservation benefiting 300,000+ people, and digital/financial literacy empowering 150,000+ beneficiaries, contribute to brand building and community well-being. Previous product launches like Visible White Purple Serum and Palmolive Moments body wash also aim to capture growth in premium and oral beauty segments.

Order Book

Currently no data available for Order Book.

Key Red Flags

The company reported a ₹267.64 Crore income-tax demand for FY22 due to transfer pricing adjustments, though it expects no immediate impact and plans to appeal.

Key Dates To Watch

Currently no data available for Key Dates To Watch.

Corporate Announcements

8th Apr 26
Impact Rating: 5
Colgate-Palmolive (India) partners with the Indian Dental Association (IDA) to offer free dental check-ups, leveraging 63,000 dentists and virtual consultations, building on 4.5 million prior screenings to improve accessibility.
7th Apr 26
Impact Rating: 2
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has received a confirmation certificate from its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, MUFG Intime India, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, confirming SEBI regulatory compliance.
3rd Apr 26
Impact Rating: -
No description available.
27th Mar 26
Impact Rating: 6
Colgate-Palmolive India teams up with Mumbai Indians as Dental Performance Partner for the 2026 season, introducing the PLOT initiative to enhance player dental health and performance.
26th Mar 26
Impact Rating: 3
Colgate-Palmolive India has announced that its trading window will be closed starting March 30, 2026. This closure is in line with SEBI regulations and will remain effective until the approval of the company's annual audited financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.