Colgate-Palmolive India declares interim dividend, reports Q2 results

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited declared a first interim dividend of INR 24 per equity share (face value Re.1/-) for the financial year 2025-26, totaling INR 652.8 crore. This dividend will be paid on or from November 19, 2025, to eligible shareholders. The board of directors approved this at their meeting on October 23, 2025.

For the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, the company reported net sales of INR 1,507 crore, a 6.3% decrease year-over-year but a 6.1% sequential growth over the first quarter. Net profit after tax for the quarter was INR 328 crore, down from INR 395 crore in the prior year, a 7.2% decline excluding a one-time interest on tax refund impact.

Additionally, Jaikishan Shah was appointed as the compliance officer effective October 28, 2025, following Surender Sharma's cessation. The company also approved a revision to its Policy on Determination of Materiality of Event or Information to align with SEBI Regulations.