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India
Reported ownership for FY2027-Q2 as of 2026-09-30.
As of 06 Nov 2026, 03:30 pm
The company has declared an interim dividend of ₹24 per share. The record date for this payout is fixed as November 2, 2026, with no book closure dates specified in the filings.
As of November 6, 2026, the stock has declined by -22.8% over the trailing one-year period. Year-to-date returns stand at -19.8%, while the return since the start of the dataset is -37.9%.
On November 6, 2026, the stock closed at ₹1,679.00. Immediate support is observed at ₹1,678.70, with further levels at ₹1,669.40 and ₹1,658.80. Resistance levels are located at ₹1,689.30, ₹1,698.60, and ₹1,709.20.
Technical indicators across daily, weekly, and monthly timeframes show a bearish supertrend direction. The stock is currently trading within a significant drawdown of -41.9%, having experienced a maximum historical drawdown of -45.5%.
As of 06 Nov 2026, 03:30 pm
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Recent drawdown or price variability is materially high and may lead to larger short-term outcomes.
Primary driver: Price remains materially below a previous peak
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Trading volume was unusually high, but the closing price did not show a clear directional move.
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Latest complete financial results for Q2 FY27 and comparative quarterly trends.
| Metric | Q2 FY26 | Q1 FY27 | Q2 FY27(Latest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue From Operations | ₹1,520 crore | ₹1,603 crore | PEAK₹1,706 crore |
| Profit Before Tax | ₹442 crore | PEAK₹462 crore | ₹460 crore |
| Profit Loss For Period | ₹328 crore | PEAK₹343 crore | ₹342 crore |
| Basic Earnings Loss Per Share From Continuing And Discontinued Operations | ₹12.04 per share | PEAK₹12.61 per share | ₹12.56 per share |
Revenue from operations increased 12.3% year on year to ₹1,706 crore in the quarter ended 30 September 2026, while profit for the period rose 4.3% to ₹342 crore. Sequentially, however, expenses grew faster than revenue, and profit and EPS edged down from Q1 FY27.
Colgate Palmolive India delivered solid year-on-year revenue and profit growth, but sequential expense growth outpaced revenue and profit and EPS slipped slightly from Q1 FY27. Higher cash balances and larger inventories and payables mark notable changes in the reported balance sheet.
Exchange disclosures and regulatory announcements for Colgate Palmolive (India).
SERIES:EQ |PURPOSE:INTERIM DIVIDEND - RS 24 PER SHARE |FACE VALUE:1 |RECORD DATE:02-Nov-2026 |BOOK CLOSURE START DATE:- |BOOK CLOSURE END DATE:-
SERIES:EQ |PURPOSE:INTERIM DIVIDEND - RS 24 PER SHARE |FACE VALUE:1 |RECORD DATE:02-Nov-2026 |BOOK CLOSURE START DATE:- |BOOK CLOSURE END DATE:-
SERIES:EQ |PURPOSE:INTERIM DIVIDEND - RS 24 PER SHARE |FACE VALUE:1 |RECORD DATE:02-Nov-2026 |BOOK CLOSURE START DATE:- |BOOK CLOSURE END DATE:-
Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited has informed the Exchange about Copy of Newspaper Publication |SUBJECT: Copy of Newspaper Publication
SERIES:EQ |PURPOSE:INTERIM DIVIDEND - RS 24 PER SHARE |FACE VALUE:1 |RECORD DATE:02-Nov-2026 |BOOK CLOSURE START DATE:- |BOOK CLOSURE END DATE:-
SERIES:EQ |PURPOSE:INTERIM DIVIDEND - RS 24 PER SHARE |FACE VALUE:1 |RECORD DATE:02-Nov-2026 |BOOK CLOSURE START DATE:- |BOOK CLOSURE END DATE:-
SERIES:EQ |PURPOSE:INTERIM DIVIDEND - RS 24 PER SHARE |FACE VALUE:1 |RECORD DATE:02-Nov-2026 |BOOK CLOSURE START DATE:- |BOOK CLOSURE END DATE:-
Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited has filed a Notice of Postal Ballot with the NSE and BSE seeking shareholder approval for the appointment of Mr. Manish Anandani as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. The resolution, proposed by the Board on August 21, 2026, follows the cessation of Ms. Prabha Narasimhan as MD/CEO effective September 27, 2026. Mr. Anandani was initially appointed as Additional Director on September 28, 2026. The e-Voting period is scheduled from October 31, 2026, to November 29, 2026, with results expected by December 1, 2026. The proposed tenure is five consecutive years starting September 28, 2026, with a maximum monthly salary of Rs. 65,00,000/- and performance-linked incentives up to 1% of net profit.
Recent market and company developments associated with Colgate Palmolive (India).
Multiple listed Indian companies, including Coal India, Hindustan Unilever, Power Grid Corporation of India, and Infosys Limited, have fixed record dates in November 2026 for various corporate actions such as dividends, stock splits, buybacks, rights issues, and bonus issues. Specific actions include dividend payouts for Colgate Palmolive and Asian Paints, stock splits for Gujarat National Resources and Interarch Building Solutions Limited, buybacks by FDC Limited and Medi Assist Healthcare Services, right issues by Crescentis Capital and Kanel Industries, and a 1:1 bonus issue by Concord Biotech.
More than 40 companies have scheduled record dates for various corporate actions including dividends, bonus issues, rights issues, and stock splits during the week of November 2–6, 2026. Key developments include Infosys and Asian Paints setting record dates for interim dividends, while Sanofi India is offering the week's highest announced dividend at Rs 75 per share.
U.S. equity markets experienced a broad sell-off, with the S&P 500 falling 1.8% to its worst day since June and the Nasdaq dropping 2.9%, driven by concerns over AI investment returns and high interest rates. Concurrently, U.S. Treasury yields eased as investors sought safety, while Brent crude oil prices rose 2.4% to $113.43 per barrel.
Intel shares sank nearly 29 percent, marking its worst trading day since 1974, after the company issued a profit forecast that missed analyst expectations.
Colgate Palmolive (India), Pitti Engineering, Route Mobile and Tanla Platforms set November 2 as the record date for their dividends.
Infosys, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, Hindustan Unilever Limited, and Coal India Limited announced interim dividend payouts alongside their Q2 FY27 earnings results in October 2026.
The Nifty FMCG index has sharply underperformed Nifty 50, with 13 sector stocks posting negative annual returns. Rising commodity costs, changing consumer preferences and slower growth expectations are squeezing the sector. Experts are watching key support levels for signs of stabilisation.
Indian markets reversed early gains on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty extending losses for a fourth session. Surging crude prices, Middle East tensions, global technology weakness and broad-based selling hit investor sentiment, while elevated oil costs and uncertain earnings cloud the outlook.
Comprehensive Section Breakdown for Colgate Palmolive (India)
Strategic Vision: Manufactures and markets oral and personal care products.
• Established distribution network
• Brand recognition in oral and personal care segments
Revenue from operations rose 6.4% quarter on quarter from ₹1,603 crore in Q1 FY27. It was also higher than the ₹1,520 crore recorded in Q2 FY26. Total income reached ₹1,728 crore, up 6.2% from Q1 FY27 and 12.6% year on year.
Expenses increased 9.2% quarter on quarter to ₹1,267 crore, exceeding the ₹102 crore sequential increase in revenue from operations. Current-quarter expenses included ₹430 crore for materials consumed, ₹89 crore for purchases of stock in trade, ₹136 crore in employee benefits and ₹34 crore in depreciation and amortisation.
Profit before tax was ₹460 crore, down 0.4% from the reported ₹462 crore in Q1 FY27. Profit before exceptional items and tax was ₹460 crore, compared with ₹466 crore in Q1. Against Q2 FY26, profit before tax increased 4.1% from ₹442 crore.
Tax expense was ₹119 crore, slightly below ₹119 crore in Q1 FY27. Profit for the period was ₹342 crore, down 0.4% sequentially but up 4.3% year on year. Basic and diluted EPS were ₹12.56, compared with ₹12.61 in Q1 FY27 and ₹12.04 in Q2 FY26. Across the five quarters from Q2 FY26 to Q2 FY27, quarterly EPS ranged from ₹11.91 to ₹12.99.
Cash and cash equivalents stood at ₹1,588 crore on 30 September 2026, compared with ₹1,426 crore on 31 March 2026 and ₹1,306 crore on 30 September 2025. Other bank balances were ₹43 crore at quarter-end.
Total assets were ₹3,638 crore, up from ₹3,408 crore on 31 March 2026 and ₹3,178 crore a year earlier. Current assets were ₹2,478 crore. Inventories increased to ₹420 crore from ₹376 crore at March-end and ₹326 crore a year earlier; trade receivables were ₹226 crore.
Total liabilities stood at ₹2,020 crore, including current liabilities of ₹1,929 crore. Trade payables were ₹1,525 crore, compared with ₹1,386 crore at 31 March 2026 and ₹1,159 crore at 30 September 2025. Equity attributable to owners was ₹1,618 crore.
Category: Consumer Goods
Manufactures and markets a comprehensive range of oral care products including toothpastes, toothbrushes, toothpowder, oil pulling products, and mouthwashes.
Key Products & Services: Colgate
Category: Consumer Goods
Markets a specialized range of personal care products.
Key Products & Services: Palmolive
Core Thesis: The company aims to build a healthier future for people and the planet through its product development, business practices, and relationships.
• Product Development: Offers a comprehensive range of oral and personal care products under its flagship brands. • Distribution Network: Operates with a wide distribution network established since its beginnings. • Social Responsibility: Engages in initiatives focused on oral health awareness, education, water conservation, and community betterment.