Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, on Tuesday, July 22, announced its quarterly financial results for the period ending June 30, 2025. The company reported an 11.8% year-on-year (YoY) decline in net profit to Rs 321 crore, compared to Rs 364 crore in the same quarter last year.
Meanwhile, net sales for the June quarter fell by 4.4% to Rs 1,421 crore, down from Rs 1,486 crore reported during the corresponding period last year.
Revenue from operations dipped 4.3%, with total income at Rs 1,433 crore versus Rs 1,496.71 crore in Q1 FY25. The company’s operating margin contracted to 31.6% this quarter, compared to 34% in the year-ago period, reflecting a 240-basis-point decline.
EBITDA also saw a decline of 11%, falling to Rs 453 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, as against Rs 508.34 crore in the same period last year.
Commenting on the performance, Prabha Narasimhan, Managing Director & CEO, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, said, “Our Q1 results reflect persistent headwinds from tough operating conditions on account of subdued urban demand and elevated competition intensity. The current quarter performance is also influenced by cycling a high base from the previous year; Net Sales grew at 12% CAGR in the base year same period (Q1 FY23–Q1 FY25). We continued to work towards execution of our strategic priorities. We have made good strides in category premiumization, with our premium portfolio delivering strong revenue growth. We also prioritized brand investment, leveraging our healthy profit margins. We expect to navigate the current challenges and anticipate a gradual recovery in the back half of the year.”
Narasimhan further added, “Doubling down on innovation this quarter, we introduced two new innovative formats under our Kids and Mouthwash portfolios. For children aged 3–6, we launched Colgate Kids Squeezy Toothpaste in Strawberry and Watermelon flavors. Its easy-to-squeeze bottle and fun grip are ideal for small hands. We also launched MaxFresh Mouthwash Sachet Stick in Fresh Tea Flavor, catering to on-the-go freshness needs.”
