Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has published the public notice for its 85th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in newspapers, specifically The Financial Express and Loksatta, on July 5, 2026. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. IST via video-conferencing and other audio-visual means, in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Shareholders are not required to be physically present at a common venue.

The company has provided remote e-voting facilities to all eligible members. Shareholders holding shares in physical or dematerialized form as of the cut-off date, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, can cast their votes electronically. The remote e-voting period commences on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. IST and concludes on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. IST. Votes cast during this period cannot be changed subsequently.

Key Dates for the 85th AGM

The following table outlines the critical dates and events related to the upcoming AGM:

Access to Reports and Notices

The Notice of the 85th AGM along with the Annual & ESG Report for the Financial Year 2025-26 has been sent via email to members whose email addresses are registered with the company or depositories. The requirement to send physical copies of the reports has been dispensed with in line with Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI circulars. Members without registered email addresses can update their details with the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, M/s. MUFG Intime India Private Limited.

Shareholders who have not voted via remote e-voting may do so during the AGM through the e-voting system. However, those who have already cast their votes remotely are not entitled to vote again at the meeting, though they may attend. The results of the e-voting and the Scrutinizers' Report will be available on the company's website and the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) portal, and will be simultaneously forwarded to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has filed its Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26 with the stock exchanges. The filing, submitted in accordance with Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, outlines the company's performance across environmental, social, and governance parameters. An independent assurance statement for the report was issued by M/s. DNV Business Assurance India Private Limited.

Environmental Performance

The company reported achieving plastic positivity in FY 2025-26 by collecting approximately 101% of the plastic introduced into the market across Category I, II, and III types. This initiative is managed through partnerships with four Waste Management Agencies. Additionally, the company secured 23,312 International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs) during the reporting period to support its decarbonization strategy.

Sustainable Sourcing and Waste Management

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited sourced 100% of its inputs sustainably from assessed suppliers, who contributed to 82% of the total spends. The company utilizes a Supplier Responsible Sourcing Assessment Program (SRSA) and an Enhanced Supplier Management (ESM) Program to evaluate supplier risks. Regarding waste, the company ensures that all pre-consumer plastic waste is sent for responsible recycling, and e-waste is disposed of through government-approved recyclers.

Social and Governance Metrics

The report highlights that 100% of employees and workers received training on human rights issues and policies. The company maintained a zero-tolerance policy for bribery and corruption, with no material penalties reported. The gross wages paid to females constituted 20.30% of the total wages for FY 2025-26. Furthermore, 100% of the manufacturing facilities underwent assessments for working conditions and health and safety practices.

Stakeholder Engagement and Assurance

The company engages with stakeholders through various channels, with feedback shared with the Board-level ESG and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. The independent assurance provided by DNV Business Assurance India Private Limited covered the 9 BRSR Core Attributes for the period, confirming that the disclosures are reported in accordance with industry standards.