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Colgate-Palmolive (India) Q2 26/27 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 26/27 earnings summary22 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Q2 FY27 net sales grew 12.2% YoY, the second consecutive quarter of double-digit domestic growth; toothpaste delivered high-single-digit volume expansion, led by premium toothpaste and Colgate MaxFresh.
Broad-based momentum across brands and distribution channels accompanied higher brand-building and premiumisation investment.
Financial highlights
Q2 net sales were Rs 1,692 crore vs Rs 1,507 crore YoY; sales growth was 12.2%.
Q2 net profit was Rs 342 crore vs Rs 328 crore; excluding one-offs and exceptional items, PAT grew 5.5% YoY, excluding the GST-related inverted duty structure charge.
H1 sales were Rs 3,282 crore vs Rs 2,928 crore, up 12.1% YoY; H1 net profit was Rs 685 crore vs Rs 648 crore.
Outlook and guidance
Management expects robust growth, anchored by a science-backed portfolio tailored to consumer needs and strategic advertising investment.
Continued cost savings and calibrated pricing are intended to manage commodity cost fluctuations while supporting brand investment.
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Latest events from Colgate-Palmolive (India)
- Sales grew 16.5%, but excise-related inventory costs constrained profit growth.500830
Q4 96/97 - Sales advanced amid sluggish demand as strategic investments and product launches expanded.500830Q4 97/98
- Profit fell amid weak demand, while product launches and capacity expansion positioned growth.500830Q4 98/99
- Sales rose 12% and adjusted profit 23% despite a depressed FMCG market.500830Q4 99/00
- Profit rose 27% despite falling sales as product renewal offset market headwinds.500830Q4 02/03
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- Profit rose 12% on flat sales, despite a major depreciation charge.500830Q4 01/02
- Sales rose 17%, record profit grew 21%, and Nepal toothpaste production ended.500830Q4 05/06
Next Colgate-Palmolive (India) earnings date
Q3 26/2725 Jan, 2027
Colgate-Palmolive (India)
Next Colgate-Palmolive (India) earnings date
Q3 26/2725 Jan, 2027
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Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. is a consumer goods company specializing in oral care, personal care, and household hygiene products. The company offers a range of toothpastes, toothbrushes, mouthwashes, and personal care items under the Colgate and Palmolive brands. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, India, and its shares are listed on the BSE.