About Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited
Data last updated: 29 September 2026
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is a public limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive Company. It specialises in personal care and skincare products, a part of the broader FMCG sector. Incorporated on 23 September 1937, the company has been in operation for over 89 years.
Registered with ROC Mumbai under CIN L24200MH1937PLC002700. Listed on BSE: 500830 and NSE: COLPAL.
Capital: an authorised share capital of ₹137 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹27.2 Cr. Formerly known as Colgate-Palmolive (India) Private Limited. It is led by directors including Jacob Sebastian Madukkakuzy and Gopika Pant.
Last AGM: 22 July 2025. Financial statements filed for year ended 31 March 2025. Office: 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 0.08% compared to the previous year. The net worth stands at ₹1,584.11 Cr (down 4.83% YoY). Total assets are valued at ₹1,679.14 Cr (down 4.42% YoY).
The company has a workforce of approximately 2,391 employees as per the latest available data. It operates as a subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive Company.
The company is associated with 2 brands - Colgate Palmolive, Colgate-Palmolive. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹17.97 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹46.7 Cr on record.
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.
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Registered AddressColgate Research Centre Main Street Hiranandani Gardens Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400076
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IndustryFMCG, Personal Care & Skincare Products
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Associated Brands with Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited operates two associated brands: Colgate Palmolive and Colgate-Palmolive. These brands represent Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited's diversified market presence and brand portfolio.
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| 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 |
Competitors & Alternatives of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited
Brands and companies operating in the same space as Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited include Procter & Gamble, Glossier, L'Oréal and 7 more.
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Provider of FMCG conglomerate products | United States | 1837 |
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Multicategory beauty products are offered via an internet-first brand. | New York, United States, United States | 2005 |
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Internet first brand of skin & hair care, and makeup products for men and women | Clichy, France, France | 1909 |
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Luxury brand and manufacturer of beauty and personal care products and foundation focused on women-led development investments | New York, United States, United States | 1946 |
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Beauty and personal care products are sold by L'Occitane globally. | Paris, France, France | 1976 |
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Oral hygiene products are provided by an internet-first brand. | Gurugram, India, India | 2021 |
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Health and beauty products are tailored for people of color. | Palo Alto, United States, United States | 2013 |
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Multi-category beauty products are offered online by Beautycounter. | Santa Monica, United States, United States | 2012 |
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Customized skin and hair care products are provided online. | New York, United States, United States | 2015 |
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Provider of oral care and hygiene products | Mumbai, India, India | 2023 |
Business Activity of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is engaged in the principal business activity of manufacturing, with detailed activities including other manufacturing including jewellery, musical instruments, medical instruments, sports goods, etc. activities.
| Main Activity Group Code | Description of Main Activity | Business Activity Code | Description of Business Activity | Turnover Percentage |
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| C | Manufacturing | C13 | Other manufacturing including jewellery, musical instruments, medical instruments, sports goods, etc. activities | Locked |
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Auditor Details of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is audited by S R B C & Co LLP for the financial year 2023. The auditor plays a crucial role in ensuring financial transparency and compliance with accounting standards.
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Board of Directors of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is currently managed by 8 directors, with 24 former directors having served the organization. The current Directors play a crucial role in shaping the company's strategic direction and governance.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Jacob Sebastian Madukkakuzy | Whole-Time Director | 28 Oct 2016 | 9 Years 11 Months | Current |
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Gopika Pant
Also directs:
Ranjit Nanda Design Llp, Major League Baseball India Llp, Strategic Safe Management Llp and 4 more
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Director | 21 May 2020 | 6 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Sukanya Kripalu | Director | 01 Jun 2018 | 8 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Mukul Vinayak Deoras | Director | 01 Sep 2018 | 8 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Sekhar Natarajan | Director | 21 May 2020 | 6 Years 4 Months | Current |
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Prabha Narasimhan
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The Advertising Standards Council Of India
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Managing Director | 01 Sep 2022 | 4 Years 0 Months | Current |
Financials of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited FY 2025-26 filings available
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited reported revenue of ₹6,035.04 Cr (down 0.08% YoY) for FY 2025-26.
Financial Highlights
FY 2025-26 · StandaloneRevenue vs Net Profit ₹ Cr
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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 |
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| Income statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 6,035 | 6,040 | 5,680 | 5,226 | 5,100 | 4,841 | 4,525 |
| Revenue growth | +2.7% | +7.5% | +3.0% | +4.4% | +6.1% | +0.3% | +3.0% |
| 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 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
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| Revenue | 1,603 | 1,595 | 1,486 | 1,520 | 1,434 | 1,463 | 1,462 | 1,619 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +12.0% | +9.0% | +1.4% | -6.3% | -4.4% | -1.9% | +4.8% | +10.0% |
| Other income | 22.80 | 16.87 | 39.28 | 15.03 | 17.94 | 19.06 | 20.40 | 75.98 |
| Total expenses | 1,124 | 1,102 | 1,052 | 1,054 | 981 | 964 | 1,007 | 1,122 |
| EBITDA | 480 | 493 | 434 | 465 | 453 | 498 | 454 | 497 |
| EBITDA margin | +30.2% | +31.2% | +29.4% | +30.9% | +31.9% | +34.3% | +31.3% | +30.9% |
| Depreciation | 39.21 | 35.08 | 36.25 | 37.19 | 37.54 | 38.37 | 41.13 | 41.73 |
| Interest | 1.03 | 0.81 | 0.97 | 0.99 | 1.02 | 1.08 | 1.11 | 1.15 |
| Profit before tax | 462 | 474 | 436 | 442 | 432 | 478 | 433 | 530 |
| Tax | 119 | 121 | 112 | 115 | 111 | 123 | 110 | 135 |
Financial Statements
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
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| Revenue | 1,603 | 1,595 | 1,486 | 1,520 | 1,434 | 1,463 | 1,462 | 1,619 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +12.0% | +9.0% | +1.4% | -6.3% | -4.4% | -1.9% | +4.8% | +10.0% |
| Other income | 22.80 | 16.87 | 39.28 | 15.03 | 17.94 | 19.06 | 20.40 | 75.98 |
| Total expenses | 1,124 | 1,102 | 1,052 | 1,054 | 981 | 964 | 1,007 | 1,122 |
| EBITDA | 480 | 493 | 434 | 465 | 453 | 498 | 454 | 497 |
| EBITDA margin | +30.2% | +31.2% | +29.4% | +30.9% | +31.9% | +34.3% | +31.3% | +30.9% |
| Depreciation | 39.21 | 35.08 | 36.25 | 37.19 | 37.54 | 38.37 | 41.13 | 41.73 |
| Interest | 1.03 | 0.81 | 0.97 | 0.99 | 1.02 | 1.08 | 1.11 | 1.15 |
| Profit before tax | 462 | 474 | 436 | 442 | 432 | 478 | 433 | 530 |
| Tax | 119 | 121 | 112 | 115 | 111 | 123 | 110 | 135 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
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| Revenue | 6,035 | 6,040 | 5,680 | 5,226 | 5,100 | 4,841 | 4,525 |
| Revenue growth | +2.7% | +7.5% | +3.0% | +4.4% | +6.1% | +0.3% | +3.0% |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Growth | |||||||
| Sales growth | -0.1% | +6.3% | +8.7% | +2.5% | +5.3% | +7.0% | +1.4% |
| EBITDA growth | -5.8% | +4.1% | +22.5% | -1.9% | +3.7% | +25.6% | -2.8% |
| 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% | +8.0% |
| 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 |
Shareholding Pattern of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited
As per the shareholding pattern for the quarter ended Jun 2026, promoters hold 51.00%, foreign institutional investors hold 13.60%, domestic institutional investors hold 15.80%, retail and other public shareholders hold 19.60% of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited.
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| Promoters | 51.00% | 51.00% | 51.00% | 51.00% |
| Public | 49.00% | 49.00% | 49.00% | 49.00% |
Charges & Borrowings of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited
| Date | Lender | Amount | Status |
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| 29 Dec 2000 | The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd. | ₹6 Cr | Open |
| 30 Mar 1999 | Anz Grindlys Bank Ltd. | ₹3 Cr | Open |
| 29 Aug 1998 | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited | ₹3.5 Cr | Open |
| 31 Dec 1992 | Anz Grindyas Bank | ₹90 Lakh | Open |
| 08 May 1992 | Anz Grindlays Bank | ₹70 Lakh | Open |
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Employees and EPFO Compliance at Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has a workforce of 2,391 employees as of Apr 08, 2024.
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Recent Activity on Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited
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Frequently Asked Questions about Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is an active public limited company in the FMCG sector based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It was incorporated on 23 September 1937 (89+ years old) and is registered under CIN L24200MH1937PLC002700. Listed on BSE: 500830 and NSE: COLPAL. The company has 2,391 employees.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited reported revenue of ₹6,035.04 Cr for FY 2025-26 (down 0.08% YoY) based on standalone financials.
The current directors of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited are:
- Jacob Sebastian Madukkakuzy - Whole-Time Director
- Gopika Pant - Director
- Sukanya Kripalu - Director
- Mukul Vinayak Deoras - Director
- Sekhar Natarajan - Director
- Prabha Narasimhan - Managing Director
- Sanjay Gupta - Director
- Indu Bhushan - Director
The primary industry of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is FMCG. The company specifically operates in personal care and skincare products. The company is currently active in this sector.
Yes. Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is listed on both BSE (code: 500830) and NSE (symbol: COLPAL).
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited can be reached at the registered office: Colgate Research Centre Main Street Hiranandani Gardens Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400076, or through the website colgatepalmolive.co.in.