Colgate-Palmolive has reported a net profit of Rs 327.51 crore for the quarter, down from Rs 395.05 crore a year ago, marking a decline of 17.10%. However, the company recorded a 2.15% sequential increase from Rs 320.62 crore reported in the previous quarter (Q1 FY26). The oral care major said its performance in Q2 was impacted by GST-led disruptions and a high base effect from last year’s double-digit growth.

The company has announced its first Interim Dividend: Rs 24 per equity share (of Re 1 each) for FY26. The dividend, totalling Rs 652.8 crore, will be paid on and from November 19, to shareholders whose names appear on the company’s records as of November 3, 2025.

GST rate cut causes temporary market disruption: CEO

Prabha Narasimhan, Managing Director and CEO noted that the compa

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