COLGATE-PALMOLIVE (INDIA) LTD.

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has announced a unique collaboration with the popular television show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' (KBC) Season 18. This partnership aims to significantly boost oral health awareness across India by integrating Colgate's message into the show's daily narrative. Hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, KBC 18 will feature 100 unique sign-offs throughout the season, promoting the importance of nighttime brushing. The campaign leverages KBC's wide family appeal and its core thought 'Sochna Padega' to encourage families to rethink their oral hygiene routines. Colgate aims to transform everyday television viewing into a catalyst for positive, lifelong oral health habits, addressing the prevalent issue of oral health problems in India.

Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd announced the resignation of its Internal Auditor, Mr. G. Ramprasad, effective August 31, 2026. The resignation is to allow Mr. Ramprasad to explore opportunities outside the company. The company has provided details as required by SEBI regulations, including the reason for the change and the cessation date. A copy of the resignation letter is enclosed.

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd announced a change in its top leadership. Ms. Prabha Narasimhan has resigned as Managing Director and CEO, effective September 27, 2026, due to her promotion to Executive Vice President - Marketing, Asia-Pacific Division at Colgate-Palmolive. The Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Mr. Manish Anandani as the new Managing Director and CEO for a term of five years, effective September 28, 2026. This appointment is subject to shareholder and other necessary statutory approvals. Mr. Anandani brings extensive experience from his previous role as Managing Director for India and South Asia at Kenvue (erstwhile Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health) and has prior experience with Colgate-Palmolive.

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd announced a significant management change following a Board Meeting on August 21, 2026. Ms. Prabha Narasimhan has resigned as Managing Director and CEO, effective September 27, 2026, to take on a new role as Executive Vice President - Marketing, Asia-Pacific Division at Colgate-Palmolive. The Board has approved the appointment of Mr. Manish Anandani as the new Managing Director and CEO for a term of five years, commencing September 28, 2026. This appointment is subject to shareholder and statutory approvals. Mr. Anandani brings extensive experience from leadership roles at Kenvue and previously at Colgate-Palmolive.

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd announced that its Colgate PerioGard gum care portfolio, including toothpaste, toothbrush, and mouthwash, has received the Indian Society of Periodontology (ISP) Seal of Acceptance. This makes it the first gum care regimen in India to achieve this distinction. The ISP Seal signifies rigorous scientific evaluation of the product's safety and efficacy. This recognition highlights Colgate's commitment to advancing oral healthcare through clinical innovation and aims to raise awareness about the critical role of gum health in overall well-being. The company believes this milestone will encourage a national conversation on gum health and empower consumers to make informed choices.

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company reported a 12% year-on-year growth in Net Sales, reaching ₹1,590.6 crore, compared to ₹1,420.6 crore in the same quarter last year. Net Profit for the period grew by 11% to ₹343.1 crore, excluding one-offs and exceptional items, up from ₹320.6 crore in Q1 FY26. The Chairperson highlighted broad-based double-digit domestic growth and the company's focus on innovation, digital agility, and sustainability. The company also received several awards for manufacturing excellence, packaging, and CSR initiatives.

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Board of Directors approved these results during a meeting held on July 29, 2026. The filing includes the Limited Review Report from the auditors, SR BC & CO LLP, and a statement on the financial results. The company reported revenue from operations, including sales and other operating income, along with other income for the quarter. The financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standard 34 (Ind AS 34) and comply with SEBI Listing Regulations.

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Board of Directors approved these results during a meeting held on July 29, 2026. The filing includes the Limited Review Report from the auditors, SR BC & CO LLP, and a statement from the company. The financial results detail revenue from operations, including sales and other operating income, as well as other income for the quarter. The company has adhered to SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements and Indian Accounting Standards for the preparation of these results.

Colgate-Palmolive (India) opened FY27 with standalone net sales up ~12% YoY to ₹1,591 Cr (revenue from operations ₹1,603 Cr including other operating income), comfortably beating the ~7–9% growth the Street had penciled in for the quarter and marking a clear acceleration on Q4 FY26's 9%. Reported net profit rose to ₹343 Cr from ₹321 Cr a year ago — a modest +7% headline — but on an adjusted basis, stripping the inverted-duty-structure GST charge and ₹3.3 Cr of organisational-restructuring severance, management pegs profit growth at +11% YoY, broadly in step with the topline. Growth was broad-based and volume-led: management cited high-single-digit toothpaste volume growth powered by the premium portfolio alongside a steady core, confirming the premiumisation-led thesis it set out on the Q4 concall. The margin story is a deliberate trade-off rather than a squeeze. Gross margin expanded ~110 bps YoY to 69.7% on Funding-the-Growth cost savings, but the company ploughed that gain straight back into brand building — advertising spend jumped ~34% YoY to ₹252 Cr — so net margin eased to ~21.1% of total income from ~22.1% a year earlier (and 21.9% in Q4). In other words, the compression sits on the A&P line by choice, not on the cost base. PAT margin on net sales (~21.6%) still ran well above the 18–19% the pre-result preview had flagged, so the print beat our bar on both topline and profitability, and resolves the watch items we set: 8–9% sales growth was exceeded at 12%, and margins held with a gross-margin surprise to the upside. Sequentially the quarter was near-flat — revenue +0.5% and PAT −2.9% versus Q4 FY26's ₹353 Cr — which is the seasonally correct read for FMCG and not the story; YoY is where the momentum shows. Management's tone stays confident: it reaffirmed the premiumisation and innovation agenda (MaxFresh Berry Blast, Total Active Prevention toothbrush launches) and framed calibrated pricing plus cost savings as the levers to protect margins against commodity-price volatility. The company gives no formal quantified guidance, but the qualitative outlook it offered last quarter — balanced volume-and-price growth led by premium — was confirmed by this print rather than contradicted.

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited announced the successful completion of its 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy and unveiled its 2030 SMILE Strategy. The company achieved significant progress in social and environmental action, including engaging ~195 million children through its Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® program and empowering over 237,000 beneficiaries with financial literacy. In terms of environmental goals, 100% of toothpaste manufactured in India now uses recyclable tubes, plastic waste neutrality was maintained at 101%, and carbon emissions were reduced by 43% compared to FY2020-21. Renewable electricity accounted for 60% of consumption, and all four manufacturing facilities retained TRUE Platinum Zero Waste certification. The company also remained Water Positive and achieved 95% recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging.