Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has launched an ambitious initiative to make preventive dental care accessible across India through free dental check-ups, addressing a critical healthcare gap where 9 out of 10 Indians suffer from oral health issues. The expanded Oral Health Movement, announced on April 08, 2026, leverages technology and strategic partnerships to bridge the significant divide between dental health needs and professional care access.

Addressing India's Oral Health Crisis

India faces a severe oral health challenge, with alarming statistics revealing widespread dental problems across the population. The crisis stems from multiple factors including changing dietary habits, with increased consumption of sweets and processed foods contributing to deteriorating oral health. Behavioral patterns further compound the issue, as 80% of urban Indians don't brush at night and half of the rural population doesn't brush daily.

Comprehensive Partnership with Indian Dental Association

The initiative represents a significant collaboration between Colgate-Palmolive India and the Indian Dental Association (IDA), creating one of the country's largest dental care networks. The partnership has successfully onboarded 63,000 dentists nationwide, making professional dental consultation accessible through everyday consumer touchpoints.

Consumers can access the service by scanning QR codes available on any Colgate toothpaste pack. The process involves completing a brief assessment to receive a personalized Dental Screening Report, followed by options to connect with participating dentists in their area for free consultations.

Innovative Solutions for Rural Healthcare Access

Recognizing the acute shortage of dental professionals in rural areas, where the dentist-to-patient ratio stands at 1:250,000, Colgate has integrated virtual consultation capabilities into its platform. Through a partnership with Bajaj Health, the company ensures that physical distance doesn't become a barrier to accessing professional dental care.

Building on Previous Success

The current initiative builds on the substantial success of the Oral Health Movement in 2024-25, which facilitated over 4.5 million dental screenings nationwide. This track record demonstrates the program's effectiveness in encouraging Indians to take proactive steps toward better oral health.

Leadership Perspectives on Healthcare Impact

Gunjit Jain, Executive Vice President, Marketing at Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, emphasized the initiative's transformative potential: "Our country has a crisis of apathy – 9/10 Indians suffer from a dental problem, only 1/10 visit a dentist. To aid the shift from 'reactive repair' to 'proactive care', we're removing all friction by offering free dental checkups to every Indian."

Dr. Ashok Dhoble, Hon. Secretary General, IDA, highlighted the partnership's significance: "Providing free Dentist access at such a massive scale, across India, is a powerful catalyst for change. IDA is proud to partner with Colgate in this first-of-its-kind initiative to improve Oral Health across the length and breadth of our country by bridging this access gap."

The initiative represents a comprehensive approach to preventive healthcare, combining technology, strategic partnerships, and widespread accessibility to address one of India's most pressing health challenges. By embedding dental care access into everyday consumer interactions, the program aims to shift public behavior from reactive treatment to proactive prevention.

Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited has fulfilled its quarterly regulatory compliance requirements by submitting a confirmation certificate to the stock exchanges for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The submission was made on April 7, 2026, to both BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

Regulatory Compliance Details

The certificate was submitted pursuant to Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. This regulation mandates companies to provide quarterly confirmations regarding the dematerialisation process of securities handled during the reporting period.

Registrar and Transfer Agent Confirmation

The confirmation certificate was issued by MUFG Intime India Private Limited, formerly known as Link Intime India Private Limited, which serves as the company's registrar and share transfer agent. The certificate was signed by Ashok Shetty, Sr. Vice President-Corporate Registry, on April 3, 2026.

The registrar confirmed several key compliance aspects:

• Securities received from depository participants for dematerialisation during the quarter were properly confirmed to the depositories
• All securities comprised in the certificates have been listed on stock exchanges where previously issued securities are listed
• Security certificates received for dematerialisation were confirmed or rejected within prescribed timelines
• Received certificates were mutilated and cancelled after due verification by depository participants
• The register of members was updated with depositories' names as registered owners within prescribed timelines

Corporate Communication

The submission was made by Jaikishan Shah, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (Membership No: A34948), on behalf of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited. The communication was digitally signed and submitted to both stock exchanges where the company's shares are listed.

This quarterly submission demonstrates the company's adherence to regulatory requirements and ensures transparency in the dematerialisation process of its securities during the quarter ended March 31, 2026.