Colgate-Palmolive India Q1 profit rises 7% as revenue climbs 11.8%
Colgate-Palmolive India reported June-quarter net profit of Rs 343 crore and revenue of Rs 1,603 crore, driven by high single-digit toothpaste growth. EBITDA margin narrowed to 30.1% from 31.6% despite a 110-basis-point improvement in gross margin.
Colgate-Palmolive India reported June-quarter profit growth of 7% to Rs 343 crore as revenue rose 11.8% to Rs 1,603 crore, exceeding estimates. Oral-care demand drove growth, while input-cost and pricing dynamics compressed EBITDA margin despite improved gross margin.
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The results follow Colgate India’s 2030 plans centered on rural expansion, science-led innovation, AI and e-commerce, while its FY26 outlook identified headwinds.
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