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Published: Oct 23, 2025 4:47 PM | 1 min read
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Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited reported a 17.1% year-on-year decline in net profit to ₹327.5 crore, down from ₹395.1 crore.
Revenue for the quarter came in at ₹1,519.5 crore, down 6.2% from ₹1,619 crore a year ago and slightly below the estimated ₹1,538 crore.
EBITDA stood at ₹464.5 crore, a 6.6% decline from ₹497.4 crore in the same quarter last year, while operating margins were steady at 30.6%.
The company reduced its ad spends by about 7% year-on-year to Rs 225 crore, compared to Rs 242 crore in Q2 FY25.
Commenting on the numbers, Prabha Narasimhan, Managing Director & CEO, Colgate-Palmolive said, “While we continued to navigate a difficult operating environment, our performance reflects the transitory disruption caused by GST rate revision. We expect a gradual recovery in the second half.”
“Despite topline headwinds, we remain committed to our long-term strategic goals and continue to prioritize brand investments. Our premium portfolio continues to grow strongly, led by Colgate Visible White Purple,” Narasimhan said.
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