Colgate-Palmolive India Share Price Falls Over 4% After Q2 FY27 Results: Declares 1st Interim Dividend of ₹24 Per Equity Share

On October 22, 2026, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter and six months ending September 30, 2026, as per the exchange filings.  

The company saw a rise in total income and net profit, alongside a dividend declaration and executive changes. 

Colgate-Palmolive India Q2 FY27 Earnings Results 

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited's total income increased by 12.6% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹1,727.50 crore in the September 2026 quarter, up from ₹1,534.53 crore in the same period last year. Compared to the June 2026 quarter, income rose by 6.2% from ₹1,626.10 crore.  

The net profit (PAT) for the September 2026 quarter grew by 4.3% YoY to ₹341.57 crore, compared to ₹327.51 crore a year ago, though it slightly decreased by 0.4% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) from ₹343.08 crore in June 2026. 

Half-Yearly Financial Overview 

For the half year ending September 30, 2026, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited's total income rose by 12.3% YoY to ₹3,353.60 crore, up from ₹2,986.53 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year.  

The net profit (PAT) for this period increased by 5.6% YoY to ₹684.65 crore, compared to ₹648.13 crore in the previous year. 

Dividend Declaration and Executive Changes 

The Board of Directors declared a first interim dividend of ₹24 per equity share for the financial year 2026-27, with a total payout of ₹652.77 crore. Shareholders registered by November 2, 2026, will receive payments starting November 19, 2026.  

Additionally, the company announced executive changes, with Mr. Gunjit Jain resigning as Executive Vice President of Marketing, effective November 30, 2026. Mr. Akash Parekh will succeed him from December 1, 2026, and Ms. Ragini Gajaria was appointed as Internal Auditor from October 22, 2026. 

Balance Sheet Highlights 

As of September 30, 2026, total corporate assets expanded to ₹3,637.74 crore, with cash and cash equivalents at ₹1,587.74 crore. Total equity reached ₹1,617.64 crore, with a share capital of ₹27.20 crore. Current liabilities were maintained at ₹1,929.04 crore. 

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Colgate-Palmolive Share Price Performance 

As of October 23, 2026, at 10:32 AM, Colgate-Palmolive share price on NSE was trading at ₹1,613.00, down by 4.27% from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited's financial results for the September 2026 quarter showed a 12.6% YoY increase in total income to ₹1,727.50 crore, while net profit rose by 4.3% YoY to ₹341.57 crore. The company declared a ₹24 per share interim dividend, with a total payout of ₹652.77 crore. 

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