Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has released its audited financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a net profit of Rs 1,32,531 Lakhs for the full fiscal year, a decrease from Rs 1,43,681 Lakhs in the previous year. Revenue from operations for the year stood at Rs 6,03,504 Lakhs, compared to Rs 6,04,017 Lakhs in FY25.

For the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company recorded a net profit of Rs 35,332 Lakhs on revenue from operations of Rs 1,59,535 Lakhs. In the corresponding quarter of the previous year, the net profit was Rs 35,500 Lakhs on revenue of Rs 1,46,251 Lakhs. The basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the year stood at Rs 48.73, down from Rs 52.83 in the prior year.

Financial Performance Summary

The Board of Directors has declared a second interim dividend of Rs 24 per share, aggregating to Rs 65,277 Lakhs. This dividend will be paid on and from June 17, 2026. The company had previously declared a first interim dividend of Rs 24 per share for the fiscal year, which was paid in November 2025.

Regulatory Disclosures

The newspaper extracts of these audited financial results were published on May 23, 2026, in The Financial Express and Loksatta. The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The detailed results are available on the company's official website.

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has announced the declaration of a second interim dividend of Rs 24 per equity share of Re. 1 each for the financial year 2025-26. The total dividend payout will amount to Rs 65,277 lakhs. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on and from June 17, 2026, to shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members as on the record date of June 1, 2026. The total dividend for the fiscal year aggregates to Rs 48 per share.

Tax Provisions on Dividend

The company has communicated the tax provisions applicable to the dividend payment in accordance with the Income-tax Act, 2025. For resident shareholders, tax will be deducted at source (TDS) at 10% if the Permanent Account Number (PAN) is provided. In cases where PAN is not provided or not linked with Aadhaar, the TDS rate increases to 20%. No tax will be deducted if the dividend does not exceed Rs 10,000 or if the shareholder submits Form 121.

For Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), and other non-resident shareholders, the TDS rate is 20%. However, non-resident shareholders may opt for benefits under the Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) if applicable. To avail of a lower treaty rate, shareholders must submit a self-attested PAN copy, Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) for April 2026 to March 2027, Form 41, and a self-declaration regarding eligibility and beneficial ownership.

Document Submission Requirements

Shareholders wishing to claim treaty benefits or exemption via Form 121 must submit the necessary documents to the Registrar & Transfer Agent, MUFG Intime India Private Limited. The documents must be submitted via the dedicated link on or before June 1, 2026, at 05:00 PM IST. The company emphasized that tax once deducted will not be refunded or adjusted, and the decision on the applicable TDS rate will be final.

Shareholder Compliance

The company reminded shareholders that dividend payments are mandated to be made only through electronic mode. Shareholders are requested to ensure their bank account details, PAN, and KYC details are updated with the company or depository participant to ensure timely credit. Additionally, shareholders were advised to update their nomination details. All queries regarding tax deduction should be addressed to the RTA at the specified email address or via the SWAYAM Portal.