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Colgate-Palmolive India Q4 Profit Drops 6.5% Amid Urban Demand Challenges

The company reports a decline in quarterly revenue and margins but posts full-year growth and declares a ₹27 interim dividend.

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Overview

  • Colgate-Palmolive India's Q4 FY25 net profit fell 6.5% year-on-year to ₹355 crore, aligning with analysts' expectations.
  • Quarterly revenue declined 1.9% to ₹1,462 crore, while EBITDA dropped 6.4% to ₹498 crore, with margins narrowing to 34%.
  • Full-year FY25 results showed a 6.3% increase in net sales to ₹5,999 crore and an 8.5% rise in net profit to ₹1,437 crore.
  • The company attributed the weaker Q4 performance to sluggish urban demand and heightened market competition.
  • A second interim dividend of ₹27 per share was announced, with payment scheduled for June 16, 2025.