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Legacy FMCG Brands Dominate Quick Commerce Sales on Indian Apps, Data Reveals

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Published on 20th November 2025, 4:05 PM

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Satyam Jha | Whalesbook News Team

Overview

New data from Datum Intelligence shows that established Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies control 65% of sales on quick commerce platforms like Blinkit, outperforming digital-first Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brands which hold 35%. Despite a wide selection of 2,777 brands, a select few legacy players command the bulk of consumer spending on daily staples, highlighting enduring brand loyalty and trust.

Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd

₹ 2,1810.04%
21 Nov – close price
🔗colgate.co.in•BSE: 500830•NSE: COLPAL
Market Cap₹ 59,286 Cr.
Current Price₹ 2,181
High / Low₹ 3,115
Stock P/E44.7
Book Value₹ 58.2
Dividend Yield2.34 %
ROCE105 %
ROE81.2 %
Face Value₹ 1.00
Sales₹ 5,878 Cr.
OPM31.8 %
Mar Cap₹ 59,286 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]

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 Consumer1125.2061.12115069.131.33459.34-2.863825.094.3319.2114853.3319.811882.61481.149.469.930.34
2.Dabur India515.6550.5691469.041.55444.796.483191.325.3720.2412781.2918.501808.97452.558.3511.060.12
3.Colgate-Palmoliv2180.6044.7159286.072.34327.51-17.101519.50-6.15105.345877.9131.821325.91327.5137.4846.230.04
4.P & G Hygiene12850.0050.5441780.830.86209.86-0.961150.171.32103.794326.4626.15826.61209.8644.7932.720.00
5.Gillette India8276.5046.9826968.141.35143.658.00810.813.7156.062970.5527.82573.99143.6523.2021.840.00
6.Emami513.3029.7822448.781.56148.35-30.24798.51-10.3432.423715.1325.35753.77148.357.6422.730.02
7.Honasa Consumer286.7075.039336.400.0038.35357.04526.6926.167.442103.446.32124.4438.357.393.790.09
–Median: 14 Co.425.1650.549182.140.1440.326.48395.985.3719.211560.1519.16130.4740.328.9112.830.06

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:7%
3 Years:11%
1 Year:-20%

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 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%
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%
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%
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%

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

Documents

Announcements

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

29 Oct - Launch of Colgate Visible White Purple Serum 40ml at INR 800, ecommerce availability from Oct 29, 2025.

Newsletter Sent To Shareholders Of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited.

24 Oct - Q Sep'25 newsletter: OHM 4.5M screenings; 185M children impacted; TNAI to train 500,000 nurses by 2026; transfer window Jul7,2025–Jan6,2026

Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication

24 Oct - Please find enclosed herewith intimation under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Dividend Updates

24 Oct - First interim dividend Rs.24/share; record date Nov 3, 2025; payment from Nov 19; TDS rules, documents deadline Nov 3.

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