Colgate-Palmolive India Q2 profit falls 17% amid weaker revenue

Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd reported its Q2 FY26 net profit at ₹327.5 crore, down 17% year-on-year, with revenue dropping 6.2%. The company reported an EBITDA of ₹464.5 crore, down 6.6%, while its operating margin remained stable at ~30.6%. Despite segmental pressures in oral care, management pointed to modest sequential recovery and cost-control efforts. The market reacted negatively: the stock slid ~4% in early trade on 24 October. Analysts expect the company to focus on premiumisation and distribution expansion amid muted consumer demand and inflation pressure.