Fortune India 500 2025 edition
Rank#381- Total income
- ₹6,250 Cr
- Profit
- ₹1,437 Cr
Last year #379
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited - fmcg in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Active Listed - NSE: COLPAL · BSE: 500830 Public Limited Company FMCG Fortune India 500 · #381 Fortune MNC 500 · #122 Nifty 500
Market Cap
₹43,561 Cr
COLPAL · NSE
Share Price
₹1,629.80
+1.76% today
Revenue
₹6,035 Cr
FY 2025-26 · -0.1% YoY
EBITDA
₹1,845 Cr
Margin 30.6%
Net Profit
₹1,344 Cr
FY 2025-26 · -6.4% YoY
P/E (TTM)
30.9x
P/B 40.4x
ROE
81.6%
ROCE 104.1%
Debt / Equity
0.03
Interest cover 0.2x
About Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited
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Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive Company. It operates in the personal care and skincare products segment of the FMCG sector. It was incorporated on 23 September 1937 and has been in existence for over 89 years.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) is ranked #381 on the Fortune India 500 (2025) and #122 on the Fortune MNC 500 India (2026). It is part of the Nifty 500 and BSE 500 indices.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN L24200MH1937PLC002700. Its GSTIN is 27AAACC4309B1ZA (Maharashtra). The company holds 38 GST registrations, of which 24 are active. It is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares are listed on BSE: 500830 and NSE: COLPAL.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹137 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹27.2 Cr. It was formerly known as Colgate-Palmolive (India) Private Limited. It is led by directors including Prabha Narasimhan (Managing Director) and Jacob Sebastian Madukkakuzy (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 22 July 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2026. The registered office is at Colgate Research Centre Main Street Hiranandani Gardens Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400076.
As per the latest standalone financials for FY 2025-26, the company reported a revenue of ₹6,035.04 Cr, a decline of 0.1% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1,343.82 Cr (net margin 22.3%) and EBITDA of ₹1,844.69 Cr (EBITDA margin 30.6%). The net worth stands at ₹1,584.11 Cr (down 4.8% YoY). Total assets are valued at ₹1,679.14 Cr (down 4.4% YoY).
The company has about 2,391 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 2 brands: Colgate Palmolive and Colgate-Palmolive. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹17.97 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹46.7 Cr on record. Court records list 356 cases involving the company, including 126 filed by the company and 230 filed against it; 72 cases are pending. The company has 32 deals on record (31 market trades, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹242.63 Cr; the latest was in November 2022. The company has 15 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2015 and 2024, listing 1,731 overdue payments to 249 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website colgatepalmolive.co.in.
Company details
CIN L24200MH1937PLC002700
Registration Number 002700
Incorporation Date 23 September 1937
ROC Mumbai
Listing Status Listed - Listed on NSE (COLPAL); Listed on BSE (500830)
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 22 July 2025
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2026
Parent Company Colgate-Palmolive Company
Compliance Status Active Compliant
Key People
Prabha Narasimhan Managing Director Jacob Sebastian Madukkakuzy Whole-Time Director Gopika Pant Director Recognitions & Rankings of Colgate-Palmolive (India)
Fortune MNC 500 India 2026 edition
Rank#122- Total income
- ₹6,250 Cr
- Profit
- ₹1,437 Cr
Stock market indices
Nifty 500 BSE 500
Contact details
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is colgatepalmolive.co.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressColgate Research Centre Main Street Hiranandani Gardens Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400076
- IndustryFMCG, Personal Care & Skincare Products
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Brands
Colgate-Palmolive (India) operates two associated brands: Colgate Palmolive and Colgate-Palmolive. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer of personal care, home care and pet nutrition products | colgatepalmolive.com | |
| Colgate-Palmolive is engaged in manufacturing oral care and household products. | colgatepalmolive.co.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Colgate-Palmolive (India) is manufacturing. In detail, this covers other manufacturing including jewellery, musical instruments, medical instruments, sports goods, etc. activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Manufacturing | C13 | Other manufacturing including jewellery, musical instruments, medical instruments, sports goods, etc. activities |
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Financials of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited
FY 2025-26 filings availableColgate-Palmolive (India) Limited reported revenue of ₹6,035.04 Cr (down 0.1% YoY) for FY 2025-26.
Financial Highlights
FY 2025-26 · StandaloneRevenue
₹6,035 Cr
-0.1% YoY
EBITDA
₹1,845 Cr
-5.8% YoY
Profit After Tax
₹1,344 Cr
-6.4% YoY
Net Worth
₹1,584 Cr
-4.8% YoY
Total Assets
₹1,679 Cr
-4.4% YoY
Total Debt
₹47.41 Cr
-22.1% YoY
Revenue vs Net Profit ₹ Cr
Margin trends
Financial summary ₹ Cr
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 6,035 | 6,040 | 5,680 | 5,226 | 5,100 | 4,841 | 4,525 |
| Revenue growth | -0.1% | +6.3% | +8.7% | +2.5% | +5.3% | +7.0% | - |
| EBITDA | 1,845 | 1,958 | 1,881 | 1,536 | 1,566 | 1,510 | 1,202 |
| EBITDA margin | +30.6% | +32.4% | +33.1% | +29.4% | +30.7% | +31.2% | +26.6% |
| Profit before tax | 1,784 | 1,930 | 1,781 | 1,410 | 1,409 | 1,350 | 1,043 |
| Net profit | 1,344 | 1,436 | 1,338 | 1,055 | 1,078 | 1,036 | 816 |
| Net profit margin | +22.3% | +23.8% | +23.6% | +20.2% | +21.2% | +21.4% | +18.0% |
| EPS (₹) | 48.72 | 52.82 | 48.66 | 38.50 | 39.65 | 38.07 | 30.02 |
| Balance sheet | |||||||
| Total assets | 1,679 | 1,757 | 1,969 | 1,811 | 1,833 | 1,290 | 1,746 |
| Net worth | 1,584 | 1,664 | 1,874 | 1,716 | 1,735 | 1,166 | 1,594 |
| Total debt | 47.41 | 60.84 | 71.75 | 68.96 | 83.05 | 91.18 | 102 |
| Cash & bank | 1,469 | 1,095 | 1,374 | 923 | 755 | 868 | 421 |
| Net working capital | 502 | 501 | 677 | 475 | 414 | (232) | 159 |
| Cash flow | |||||||
| Cash from operations | 1,806 | 1,394 | 1,199 | 1,176 | 1,626 | 784 | 930 |
| Cash from investing | 374 | 55.97 | 79.24 | (7.55) | (108) | 71.35 | (18.66) |
| Cash from financing | (1,422) | (1,671) | (1,195) | (1,087) | (1,091) | (956) | (891) |
| Particulars | Sep 2026 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,706 | 1,603 | 1,595 | 1,486 | 1,520 | 1,434 | 1,463 | 1,462 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +12.3% | +11.8% | +9.1% | +1.7% | -6.2% | -4.2% | - | - |
| Other income | 21.71 | 22.80 | 16.87 | 39.28 | 15.03 | 17.94 | 19.06 | 20.40 |
| Total expenses | 1,232 | 1,124 | 1,102 | 1,052 | 1,054 | 981 | 964 | 1,007 |
| EBITDA | 473 | 480 | 493 | 434 | 465 | 453 | 498 | 454 |
| EBITDA margin | +28.0% | +30.2% | +31.2% | +29.4% | +30.9% | +31.9% | +34.3% | +31.3% |
| Depreciation | 34.16 | 39.21 | 35.08 | 36.25 | 37.19 | 37.54 | 38.37 | 41.13 |
| Interest | 0.81 | 1.03 | 0.81 | 0.97 | 0.99 | 1.02 | 1.08 | 1.11 |
| Profit before tax | 460 | 462 | 474 | 436 | 442 | 432 | 478 | 433 |
| Tax | 119 | 119 | 121 | 112 | 115 | 111 | 123 | 110 |
Financial Statements
Figures in ₹ Cr; negatives in brackets. Updated 29 Oct 2026
| Particulars | Sep 2026 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,706 | 1,603 | 1,595 | 1,486 | 1,520 | 1,434 | 1,463 | 1,462 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +12.3% | +11.8% | +9.1% | +1.7% | -6.2% | -4.2% | - | - |
| Other income | 21.71 | 22.80 | 16.87 | 39.28 | 15.03 | 17.94 | 19.06 | 20.40 |
| Total expenses | 1,232 | 1,124 | 1,102 | 1,052 | 1,054 | 981 | 964 | 1,007 |
| EBITDA | 473 | 480 | 493 | 434 | 465 | 453 | 498 | 454 |
| EBITDA margin | +28.0% | +30.2% | +31.2% | +29.4% | +30.9% | +31.9% | +34.3% | +31.3% |
| Depreciation | 34.16 | 39.21 | 35.08 | 36.25 | 37.19 | 37.54 | 38.37 | 41.13 |
| Interest | 0.81 | 1.03 | 0.81 | 0.97 | 0.99 | 1.02 | 1.08 | 1.11 |
| Profit before tax | 460 | 462 | 474 | 436 | 442 | 432 | 478 | 433 |
| Tax | 119 | 119 | 121 | 112 | 115 | 111 | 123 | 110 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 6,035 | 6,040 | 5,680 | 5,226 | 5,100 | 4,841 | 4,525 |
| Revenue growth | -0.1% | +6.3% | +8.7% | +2.5% | +5.3% | +7.0% | - |
| Other income | 89.12 | 139 | 76.52 | 53.58 | 26.26 | 30.35 | 49.24 |
| Total expenses | 4,190 | 4,082 | 3,799 | 3,690 | 3,534 | 3,332 | 3,323 |
| Employee cost | 475 | 447 | 412 | 377 | 385 | 366 | 332 |
| EBITDA | 1,845 | 1,958 | 1,881 | 1,536 | 1,566 | 1,510 | 1,202 |
| EBITDA margin | +30.6% | +32.4% | +33.1% | +29.4% | +30.7% | +31.2% | +26.6% |
| Depreciation | 146 | 163 | 172 | 175 | 177 | 182 | 198 |
| Interest | 3.79 | 4.32 | 5.00 | 4.91 | 5.89 | 7.26 | 9.62 |
| Profit before tax | 1,784 | 1,930 | 1,781 | 1,410 | 1,409 | 1,350 | 1,043 |
| Tax | 459 | 493 | 458 | 363 | 331 | 315 | 227 |
| Net profit | 1,344 | 1,436 | 1,338 | 1,055 | 1,078 | 1,036 | 816 |
| Net profit margin | +22.3% | +23.8% | +23.6% | +20.2% | +21.2% | +21.4% | +18.0% |
| EPS (₹) | 48.72 | 52.82 | 48.66 | 38.50 | 39.65 | 38.07 | 30.02 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity & liabilities | |||||||
| Share capital | 27.20 | 27.20 | 27.20 | 27.20 | 27.20 | 27.20 | 27.20 |
| Reserves & surplus | 1,557 | 1,637 | 1,847 | 1,689 | 1,707 | 1,139 | 1,567 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 1,584 | 1,664 | 1,874 | 1,716 | 1,735 | 1,166 | 1,594 |
| Secured loans | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Unsecured loans | 47.41 | 60.84 | 71.75 | 68.96 | 83.05 | 91.18 | 102 |
| Total debt | 47.41 | 60.84 | 71.75 | 68.96 | 83.05 | 91.18 | 102 |
| Total liabilities | 1,679 | 1,757 | 1,969 | 1,811 | 1,833 | 1,290 | 1,746 |
| Assets | |||||||
| Gross block | 2,412 | 2,362 | 2,219 | 2,121 | 2,050 | 1,983 | 1,862 |
| Net block | 718 | 776 | 794 | 862 | 963 | 1,065 | 1,123 |
| Capital work in progress | 27.18 | 38.41 | 110 | 114 | 122 | 145 | 190 |
| Investments | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 18.61 | 18.62 |
| Inventories | 376 | 377 | 296 | 335 | 357 | 336 | 297 |
| Sundry debtors | 209 | 226 | 167 | 157 | 225 | 117 | 133 |
| Cash & bank balances | 1,469 | 1,095 | 1,374 | 923 | 755 | 868 | 421 |
| Loans & advances | 177 | 64.07 | 66.23 | 132 | 146 | 52.04 | 161 |
| Total current assets | 2,231 | 1,763 | 1,904 | 1,548 | 1,483 | 1,373 | 1,012 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,729 | 1,262 | 1,227 | 1,072 | 1,068 | 1,604 | 853 |
| Net working capital | 502 | 501 | 677 | 475 | 414 | (232) | 159 |
| Total assets | 1,679 | 1,757 | 1,969 | 1,811 | 1,833 | 1,290 | 1,746 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 668 | 889 | 806 | 724 | 297 | 398 | 378 |
| Net cash from operating activities | 1,806 | 1,394 | 1,199 | 1,176 | 1,626 | 784 | 930 |
| Net cash from investing activities | 374 | 55.97 | 79.24 | (7.55) | (108) | 71.35 | (18.66) |
| Net cash from financing activities | (1,422) | (1,671) | (1,195) | (1,087) | (1,091) | (956) | (891) |
| Net change in cash | 758 | (221) | 82.93 | 81.99 | 427 | (101) | 19.82 |
| Closing cash | 1,469 | 1,095 | 1,374 | 923 | 755 | 868 | 421 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | |||||||
| Sales growth | -0.1% | +6.3% | +8.7% | +2.5% | +5.3% | +7.0% | - |
| EBITDA growth | -5.8% | +4.1% | +22.5% | -1.9% | +3.7% | +25.6% | - |
| PBT growth | -7.6% | +8.3% | +26.4% | +0.1% | +4.4% | +29.4% | -8.7% |
| Net income growth | -6.4% | +7.4% | +26.8% | -2.2% | +4.1% | +26.9% | - |
| Revenue CAGR (3Y) | +4.9% | +5.8% | +5.5% | +4.9% | +4.6% | +5.0% | +4.4% |
| EBITDA CAGR (3Y) | +6.3% | +7.7% | +7.6% | +8.5% | +8.2% | +11.1% | +8.4% |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||||
| Net income margin | +22.0% | +23.8% | +23.3% | +20.0% | +21.1% | +21.4% | +18.0% |
| Return on capital employed | +104.1% | +103.8% | +94.5% | +77.6% | +90.6% | +89.4% | +63.9% |
| Return on net worth | +81.6% | +81.2% | +73.7% | +60.7% | +74.4% | +75.0% | +53.7% |
| Debt / equity | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.06 |
| Long-term debt / equity | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Interest cover | 0.22 | 0.24 | 0.29 | 0.36 | 0.42 | 0.55 | 0.96 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||||
| Fixed asset turnover | 2.53 | 2.64 | 2.62 | 2.51 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.51 |
| Inventory turnover | 16.02 | 17.93 | 17.98 | 15.09 | 14.72 | 15.30 | 16.59 |
| Debtors turnover | 27.72 | 30.69 | 34.98 | 27.36 | 29.84 | 38.79 | 26.44 |
| EPS (₹) | 48.72 | 52.82 | 48.66 | 38.50 | 39.65 | 38.07 | 30.02 |
| Dividend per share (₹) | 58.00 | 51.00 | 58.00 | 39.00 | 40.00 | 38.00 | 28.00 |
| Book value per share (₹) | 58.24 | 61.19 | 68.91 | 63.11 | 63.78 | 42.86 | 58.61 |
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Board of directors of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited
Colgate-Palmolive (India) has 8 current directors and 24 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Sebastian Madukkakuzy | Whole-Time Director | 28 Oct 2016 | 10 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Gopika Pant Also directs: Ranjit Nanda Design LLP, Major League Baseball India LLP, Strategic Safe Management LLP and 5 more | Director | 21 May 2020 | 6 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Sukanya Kripalu | Director | 01 Jun 2018 | 8 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Mukul Vinayak Deoras | Director | 01 Sep 2018 | 8 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Sekhar Natarajan | Director | 21 May 2020 | 6 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Prabha Narasimhan Also directs: The Advertising Standards Council of India | Managing Director | 01 Sep 2022 | 4 Years 1 Months | Current |
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Auditor
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is audited by S R B C & Co LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| S R B C & Co LLP | FY 2023 | 324982E/E300003 |
Shareholding
Shareholding for the quarter ended Sep 2026: promoters hold 51.00%, foreign institutional investors hold 13.60%, domestic institutional investors hold 15.80% and retail and other public shareholders hold 19.60%.
Sep 2026
QUARTER
51.00% Promoters
15.80% DII (Domestic Institutional)
13.60% FII (Foreign Institutional)
19.60% Retail & Others
Promoter holding - history
Now 51.00% · Sep 2026High 51.00% · Dec 2025Low 51.00% · Dec 2025
Shareholding trend - last 6 quarters
| Sep 2026 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | 51.00% | 51.00% | 51.00% | 51.00% |
| Public | 49.00% | 49.00% | 49.00% | 49.00% |
Charges & borrowings
Open charges
₹17.97 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹46.7 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 2000 | 90119029 | The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd. | ₹6 Cr | Open | |
| 30 Mar 1999 | 90065019 | Anz Grindlys Bank Ltd. | ₹3 Cr | Open | |
| 29 Aug 1998 | 90118834 | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited | ₹3.5 Cr | Open | |
| 31 Dec 1992 | 90065440 | Anz Grindyas Bank | ₹90 Lakh | Open | |
| 08 May 1992 | 90114951 | Anz Grindlays Bank | ₹70 Lakh | Open |
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Total charge records: 18 View all charges
Deals & funding
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has 32 deals on record (31 market trades, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹242.63 Cr; the latest was in November 2022.
Total deals
32
Market trades
31
Funding round
1
Disclosed funding
₹242.63 Cr
Deals on record (5 of 32)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Market trade | ₹58.78 Cr | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
| Nov 2022 | Market trade | ₹30.51 Cr | Buyer: an individual Seller: Ishares Core Emerging Markets Mauritius Co |
| Nov 2022 | Market trade | ₹62.14 Cr | Buyer: an individual Seller: Ishares Core Emerging Markets Mauritius Co |
| Oct 2022 | Market trade | ₹33.03 Cr | Buyer: an individual Seller: Ishares Core Emerging Markets Mauritius Co |
| Oct 2022 | Market trade | ₹50.5 Cr | Buyer: an individual Seller: Ishares Core Emerging Markets Mauritius Co |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has 356 court cases on record: 126 filed by Colgate-Palmolive (India), 230 filed against it. 72 cases are pending and 284 are disposed.
Total cases
356
Filed by the company
126
Filed against the company
230
Pending
72
Disposed
284
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 192 | 113 | 54 |
| District courts | 146 | 102 | 17 |
| Supreme Court | 18 | 15 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 356)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay High Court | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Shah Construction Company Ltd and 1 other | Disposed |
| High Court, MAHARASHTRA | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Shah Construction Company Ltd and 2 others | Disposed |
| High Court, MAHARASHTRA | Commercial suit | Filed by the company against Advertising Standards Council of India and Anr and 1 other | Disposed |
| High Court, MAHARASHTRA | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against Advertising Standards Council of India and Anr | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (S) | Filed by the company against Advertising Standards Council of India and 1 other | Disposed |
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MSME payment delays
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has 15 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2015 and 2024, listing 1,731 overdue payments to 249 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (5 of 249)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinetree Packaging Private Limited | |||
| Enviro Green Recycling Private Limited | |||
| S.N.D. Corporation | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| Anjaneya Beltings |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has a workforce of 2,391 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 08, 2024, across 3 active EPFO establishments.
Employee count
2,391
Active EPFO establishments
3
Employee growth
-1.03%
GST
Colgate-Palmolive (India) has 38 GST registrations: 24 active and 14 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
Total GSTINs
38
Active
24
Cancelled / inactive
14
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AAACC4309B1ZA | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 27AAACC4309B2Z9 | Maharashtra | Active | 27 Jul 2017 |
| 02AAACC4309B1ZM | Himachal Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 03AAACC4309B1ZK | Punjab | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has 52 board changes on record since 1978: 30 appointments and 22 cessations. The latest: Surender Sharma ceased to be Company Secretary on 27 Oct 2025.
Filing
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2026 with Roc Mumbai I.
Ceased
Surender Sharma ceased to be Company Secretary.
AGM
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 22 Jul 2025 as per latest MCA records.
Ceased
Indu Ranjit Shahani ceased to be Director.
Ceased
Vikram Singh Mehta ceased to be Director.
Ceased
Shyamala Gopinath ceased to be Director.
Appointed
Sanjay Gupta was appointed as Director.
Appointed
Indu Bhushan was appointed as Director.
Appointed
Prabha Narasimhan was appointed as Managing Director.
Ceased
Chandrasekar Meenakshi Sundaram ceased to be Whole-Time Director.
Ceased
Ram Raghavan ceased to be Managing Director.
Appointed
Gopika Pant was appointed as Director.
76 earlier events are in the company report.
News
Colgate-Palmolive: Jefferies on Colgate-Palmolive India Maintains Buy, cuts Target Price to ₹2,000; double-digit topline growth was partly driven by the GST-transition base, with two-year revenue CAGR at just 3%. Advertising spend rose to ~19% of revenue, a multi-quarter high, weighing on EBITDA margins; the new CEO expects stronger growth from a science-backed portfolio and continued brand investments. Cuts EPS estimates by 3–4%.
Colgate-Palmolive: HSBC on Colgate-Palmolive India Maintains Hold, Target Price ₹1,840; Q2FY27 sales rose 12% YoY, but were 1–2% below estimates, with a two-year CAGR of just 2.6% despite high-single-digit volume growth. Advertising spend surged 40% YoY, contributing to an 8–10% earnings miss; underlying growth remains modest despite the low base.
COLPAL: Q2 REVENUE 16.92B RUPEES VS 15.2B (YOY); EST 17.34B
COLPAL: Q2 SL NET PROFIT 3.42B RUPEES VS 3.28B (YOY); EST 3.7B
COLPAL: Q2 EBITDA 4.73B RUPEES VS 4.65B (YOY), EST 5.18B; Q2 EBITDA MARGIN 27.99% VS 30.63% (YOY), EST 30%
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE (INDIA): CO DECLARES FIRST INTERIM DIVIDEND OF 24 RUPEES PER EQUITY SHARE FOR FY2026-27
Frequently asked questions
Colgate-Palmolive (India) is an active public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in personal care and skincare products, within the FMCG industry. It was incorporated on 23 September 1937 (89+ years old) and is registered under CIN L24200MH1937PLC002700. Listed on BSE: 500830 and NSE: COLPAL.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) reported revenue of ₹6,035.04 Cr for FY 2025-26 (down 0.1% YoY) based on standalone financials.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) has 8 current directors:
- Prabha Narasimhan - Managing Director
- Jacob Sebastian Madukkakuzy - Whole-Time Director
- Gopika Pant - Director
- Sukanya Kripalu - Director
- Mukul Vinayak Deoras - Director
- Sekhar Natarajan - Director
- Sanjay Gupta - Director
- Indu Bhushan - Director
The latest financial statements of Colgate-Palmolive (India) on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2026. Its last annual general meeting was held on 22 July 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Colgate-Palmolive (India) is 27AAACC4309B1ZA, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 38 GST registrations in all, of which 24 are active and 14 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 27AAACC4309B2Z9 (Maharashtra), 02AAACC4309B1ZM (Himachal Pradesh), 03AAACC4309B1ZK (Punjab).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Colgate-Palmolive (India) is L24200MH1937PLC002700. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Yes. Colgate-Palmolive (India) is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares are listed on both BSE (code: 500830) and NSE (symbol: COLPAL).
Colgate-Palmolive (India) has 356 court cases on record: 126 filed by the company and 230 filed against it. 72 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) was incorporated on 23 September 1937, making it 89+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) has 32 deals on record (31 market trades, 1 funding round), with disclosed funding of ₹242.63 Cr; the latest was in November 2022.
Surender Sharma ceased to be Company Secretary on 27 Oct 2025. Indu Ranjit Shahani ceased to be Director on 24 Jul 2024. Vikram Singh Mehta ceased to be Director on 24 Jul 2024. Colgate-Palmolive (India) has 52 board changes on record in total.