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Colgate-Palmolive India lifts quarterly profit to 342 crore

Colgate-Palmolive India's second-quarter revenue rose 12.2% year on year and net profit reached 342 crore, up from 328 crore, according to Moody's.

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what happened

Colgate-Palmolive India reported second-quarter revenue of 1,692 crore for the quarter ended September, up 12.2% from a year earlier, according to Moody's. The gain comes off a weak base, since revenue fell 6% a year ago due to disruptions linked to the GST rollout. Net profit climbed to 342 crore from 328 crore, while the operating margin widened by 40 basis points to 69.6%.

Managing director Manish Anandani said the company is watching commodity price swings closely and offsetting them with cost cuts and price adjustments. It has also raised spending on its brands and is focusing on premium products in toothpaste. The quarter is the first under Anandani, who took over from Prabha Narasimhan on September 28. Narasimhan has moved up to executive vice president for marketing in the Asia-Pacific region.

why it matters

For investors, the key point is margin expansion despite raw-material cost pressure. The company is relying on savings and pricing to protect profitability, and the report also offers an early look at the new leadership's approach.

market impact

Colgate-Palmolive India shares: profit and margin growth supports the stock, while commodity costs remain a pressure point.

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EarningsStockIndiaLeadership change

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Colgate-Palmolive IndiaИндийский сектор товаров повседневного спроса

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  1. Colgate-Palmolive India Net Up at 342 cr in Q2 — Moody's, 23 October 2026 at 04:30 UTC
  2. Colgate-Palmolive India Q2 Profit Up at 342 cr — Moody's, 23 October 2026 at 04:29 UTC

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