Colgate-Palmolive India Q1FY27 profit rises 7% as revenue grows 12%

Colgate-Palmolive India posted Q1FY27 net profit of Rs 343 crore, up 7% year-on-year, on revenue of Rs 1,591 crore. High-single-digit toothpaste volume growth and a 110-bps improvement in gross margin supported performance.

— Filed Wed, 29 Jul, 2026, 13:38 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

Colgate-Palmolive India reported Q1FY27 profit of Rs 343 crore, up 7% year-on-year, as revenue rose 12% to Rs 1,591 crore. Strong premium and core toothpaste demand lifted volumes, while the company plans cost savings, calibrated pricing and higher brand-building investment.

Why this matters

The result extends Colgate-Palmolive India’s recent pattern of 7% Q1 profit growth alongside 11.8%-12% sales gains, following its 2030 plan focused on rural reach, AI and e-commerce.

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