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Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd is a consumer products company best known for oral care products such as toothpastes, toothbrushes, mouthwashes and tooth powders. The company serves daily household needs, so its business is linked to consumer habits, distribution reach, brand trust, innovation and affordability.
For customers, the company is connected with everyday oral hygiene. For investors, it is studied as a branded FMCG company with a strong oral care franchise, high cash generation and sensitivity to competition, advertising intensity, product mix and demand trends.
This page is educational and does not provide buy, sell or hold recommendations. Investors should compare current market price with business quality, growth, risk, valuation and their own financial goals.
Watch oral care volume growth, market share, new launches, premiumisation, rural and urban demand, gross margin, advertising spend, dividend policy, cash flow, valuation and management commentary in quarterly results.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) earns revenue by selling branded consumer products to trade customers and end consumers through general trade, modern retail, pharmacies, dental channels, e-commerce and other routes. The company benefits when more households use oral care products regularly, upgrade to premium products, or add categories such as mouthwash and specialised care.
The main cost areas are raw and packing materials, manufacturing, employee expenses, advertising, promotion, distribution and other operating expenses. Profitability can improve with pricing power, premium products, supply-chain efficiency and better product mix, but it can be pressured by input inflation and heavy competition.
The company is commonly understood through product areas rather than complex industrial segments. The list below is for customer and investor education; always verify official segment disclosures from the latest annual report.
Toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash and tooth powder products used by households for daily oral hygiene.
Specialised products such as sensitivity, gum care, whitening, kids and advanced oral health propositions where available.
Selected personal care products sold under the broader Colgate-Palmolive portfolio in India.
Dentist education, oral health awareness, school/contact programs and digital dental screening initiatives.
Service income related to research and development support, as disclosed in financial statement notes.
The profit and loss statement helps beginners understand sales, expenses and profit. Figures below are rounded to crore for readability and should be checked against the latest annual report and exchange filings.
| Particulars | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | ₹5,680.43 Cr | ₹6,040.17 Cr |
| Other Income | ₹76.52 Cr | ₹138.84 Cr |
| Total Income | ₹5,756.95 Cr | ₹6,179.01 Cr |
| Total Expense | ₹3,956.12 Cr | ₹4,249.17 Cr |
| Profit Before Tax | ₹1,781.33 Cr | ₹1,929.84 Cr |
| Tax Expense | ₹457.67 Cr | ₹493.03 Cr |
| Profit for the Year | ₹1,323.66 Cr | ₹1,436.81 Cr |
| Basic and Diluted EPS | ₹48.67 | ₹52.83 |
The balance sheet shows the company’s assets, equity and liabilities at year end. FMCG companies can have strong brands and cash generation even when balance sheets appear compact compared with banks or capital-heavy businesses.
| Particulars | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current Assets | ₹1,292.72 Cr | ₹1,255.84 Cr |
| Current Assets | ₹1,903.81 Cr | ₹1,762.71 Cr |
| Total Assets | ₹3,196.53 Cr | ₹3,018.55 Cr |
| Equity Share Capital | ₹27.20 Cr | ₹27.20 Cr |
| Other Equity | ₹1,847.16 Cr | ₹1,637.27 Cr |
| Total Equity | ₹1,874.36 Cr | ₹1,664.47 Cr |
| Non-current Liabilities | ₹82.82 Cr | ₹76.94 Cr |
| Current Liabilities | ₹1,239.35 Cr | ₹1,277.14 Cr |
| Total Liabilities | ₹1,322.17 Cr | ₹1,354.08 Cr |
| Total Equity and Liabilities | ₹3,196.53 Cr | ₹3,018.55 Cr |
Cash flow is important because dividends and reinvestment are paid from cash, not only accounting profit. Investors should compare operating cash flow with profit after tax and review financing cash outflows such as dividends.
| Particulars | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Profit Before Tax | ₹1,781.33 Cr | ₹1,929.84 Cr |
| Operating Profit Before Working Capital Changes | ₹1,894.82 Cr | ₹2,037.90 Cr |
| Cash Flow Generated from Operations | ₹1,667.59 Cr | ₹1,956.42 Cr |
| Net Cash from Operating Activities | ₹1,198.96 Cr | ₹1,394.46 Cr |
| Net Cash from Investing Activities | ₹79.24 Cr | ₹55.97 Cr |
| Net Cash used in Financing Activities | -₹1,195.27 Cr | -₹1,671.32 Cr |
| Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents | ₹82.93 Cr | -₹220.89 Cr |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents at Year End | ₹888.99 Cr | ₹668.10 Cr |
Ratios simplify financial analysis but should not be used alone. Always compare them with peers, growth outlook, valuation and official filings.
| Metric | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Net Profit Margin | 22.99% | 23.79% |
| EPS | ₹48.67 | ₹52.83 |
| Revenue Growth | — | 6.33% |
| Profit Growth | — | 8.55% |
| Operating Cash Flow / PAT | 90.58% | 97.05% |
| Total Equity | ₹1,874.36 Cr | ₹1,664.47 Cr |
| Dividend per Share | ₹58.00 including special dividend | ₹51.00 |
Shows whether more units are being sold, not only whether prices are higher.
Reflects pricing power, product mix and raw material cost movement.
Important in oral care because brand recall and dentist trust matter.
A key indicator of competitive strength in toothpaste, toothbrushes and mouthwash.
Should be compared with profit, cash flow and reinvestment needs.
High-quality FMCG stocks can trade at premium valuations, so earnings growth must be watched.
Peer comparison helps investors understand valuation and market expectations across FMCG and personal care companies. The table uses available Yahoo Finance quote data where possible and may show blanks if a metric is unavailable.
| Company | Market Cap | Price | P/E | Price to Book | Dividend Yield | EPS TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hindustan Unilever Ltd | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dabur India Ltd | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Godrej Consumer Products Ltd | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marico Ltd | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nestle India Ltd | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Year | Dividend Detail | Note |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2025-26 | Interim dividend of ₹24 per share was reported for 2026 market data sources. | Verify the latest record date, ex-date and payment date from NSE/BSE/company filings. |
| FY 2024-25 | Total dividend disclosed as ₹51 per share for FY25. | Dividend data can change after board approvals and exchange filings. |
| FY 2023-24 | Dividend included regular interim dividend and a special dividend during FY24. | Check official filings before using this for tax or investment decisions. |
| Action | Detail | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bonus Issue | 2015 bonus issue shown in company share capital history. | Verify official capital history and exchange filings for full details. |
| Earlier Bonus History | The company has had multiple older bonus issues before 2015. | Older capital actions should be cross-checked with company investor records. |
| Stock Split | No recent split is added in this page. | Confirm any split or face value change from official exchange filings. |
| Face Value | ₹1 per equity share shown in recent financial statements. | Always verify face value from latest annual report or exchange data. |
Important: dividend, bonus and split information can change after board meetings, record dates and exchange announcements. Verify the latest corporate actions from NSE, BSE and the official Colgate-Palmolive (India) investor relations website.
Competition risk: Oral care has strong local and global competitors, and promotional intensity can rise when companies fight for market share.
Demand risk: Urban slowdown, weak rural demand or consumer downtrading can affect volume growth.
Margin risk: Raw material costs, packaging costs, logistics and advertising can influence profitability.
Valuation risk: Quality FMCG businesses can trade at high valuation multiples. A good company can still deliver weak returns if the purchase valuation is too high relative to growth.
Regulatory and tax risk: GST changes, product rules, labelling requirements and safety standards can affect pricing, inventory movement and demand in the short term.
These FAQs answer common AI-search-style questions about the company, its products, business model, risks, dividends and investor monitorables.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd is a listed fast-moving consumer goods company focused mainly on oral care and personal care. Its products include toothpastes, toothbrushes, mouthwashes, tooth powders and selected personal care products. Customers should check product labels and the official company website for the latest product ingredients and variants.
The NSE trading symbol is COLPAL and the BSE code is 500830. For live market data on this page, the Yahoo Finance-compatible NSE symbol used is COLPAL.NS.
The company earns revenue by manufacturing, sourcing, marketing and selling oral care and personal care products through distributors, retailers, modern trade, e-commerce and other channels. Its business depends on brand strength, product innovation, distribution reach, pricing, input costs, advertising and consumer demand.
Toothpaste is the most recognised category for many consumers, but the company also sells products such as toothbrushes, mouthwash, tooth powder and selected personal care products. Investors should track whether growth is coming only from core toothpaste or also from premium, therapeutic, kids, whitening, mouthwash and other adjacencies.
Important monitorables include volume growth, rural and urban demand, oral care market share, advertising spending, raw material costs, gross margin, new product launches, premiumisation, dividend policy, cash generation, valuation multiples and competitive intensity from Indian and global FMCG brands.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) has historically paid dividends, but dividend amounts, record dates and payment dates can change. Investors should verify the latest dividend details from official company announcements and exchange filings before making any decision.
The company has a long share capital history that includes bonus issues in earlier years, including a bonus issue in 2015. Investors should verify the latest bonus, split or capital action details from the company investor relations page and official exchange filings.
Common risks include slower consumer demand, intense competition, higher advertising costs, raw material inflation, pricing pressure, changes in GST or other taxes, product safety expectations, distribution disruption and high valuation risk if earnings growth does not meet market expectations.
The 52 week high and low show the highest and lowest traded price during the past year. They help investors understand the recent price range, but they do not indicate whether the share is cheap or expensive by themselves. Investors should combine price range with earnings, growth, valuation, dividends and risk analysis.
The page uses live or delayed market data from Yahoo Finance endpoints. Prices can move because of market demand and supply, quarterly results, dividends, market sentiment, FMCG sector trends, input costs, competition and broader stock market conditions.
It is usually compared with large Indian FMCG and personal care companies on revenue growth, margins, return ratios, dividend yield, market share, brand strength and valuation. Peer comparison should be used as a starting point, not as a buy or sell recommendation.
Colgate products sold in India are intended for normal consumer use according to their labels. Customers with allergies, dental problems, sensitivity, medical conditions or special needs should read ingredients carefully and consult a dentist or healthcare professional when required.
Investors should verify the latest financial results, shareholding pattern, dividends, bonus issues, splits and other corporate actions from NSE, BSE, SEBI filings and the official Colgate-Palmolive (India) investor relations website.
