Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited reported its financial results for the quarter ended March 2026, posting a marginal decline in standalone net profit compared with the corresponding period last year.
Colgate-Palmolive India reported a standalone net profit of ₹353.32 crore for Q4 FY26, compared with ₹355 crore during the same quarter of the previous financial year, reflecting a decline of 0.47% on a year-on-year basis.
Profit before tax (PBT) for the quarter also declined marginally to ₹474.03 crore from ₹477.62 crore reported in Q4 FY25.
Despite the decline in profitability, the company’s revenue from operations increased 9% year-on-year to ₹1,582.77 crore during the quarter ended March 2026.
The growth in revenue reflected continued demand across the company’s oral care and personal care product portfolio during the reporting period.
For the financial year ended March 2026, Colgate-Palmolive India reported a net profit of ₹1,325 crore compared with ₹1,437 crore in FY25.
The company indicated that the decline was influenced by charges related to the inverted duty structure following GST changes, along with higher interest on tax refunds recorded in the base year.
Net sales for FY26 stood at ₹5,984 crore, remaining largely unchanged compared with the previous financial year.
Shares of Colgate-Palmolive India witnessed weakness in the market following the earnings announcement.
As of May 25, 2026, at 3:06 PM, the stock was trading at ₹2,100.90, down ₹56 or 2.60% compared with the previous closing price of ₹2,156.90.
The indicative closing price during the session stood at ₹2,104.60.
Colgate-Palmolive India operates in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector and is primarily engaged in oral care and personal care products.
The company markets a range of toothpaste, toothbrushes, personal hygiene and household products across the Indian market.
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Colgate-Palmolive India reported a marginal decline in quarterly profit for Q4 FY26 despite growth in revenue from operations. Rising expenses impacted profitability during the quarter, while the company’s annual earnings also declined compared with the previous year. Investors are likely to monitor cost trends, demand conditions and margin performance in the coming quarters.
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Published on: May 25, 2026, 4:01 PM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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