Colgate-Palmolive India posts higher quarterly profit on toothpaste demand
India's oral care market is supporting steady growth for branded consumer goods makers as premium products and advertising investments lift volumes. Colgate-Palmolive India reports second-quarter profit growth after stronger demand for its toothpaste portfolio helped revenue and margins improve.
Highlights
- Colgate-Palmolive India reports net profit of 3.42 billion rupees for the quarter ended September 30, up from 3.28 billion rupees a year earlier.
- Revenue from operations increases 12.3% year-on-year to 16.92 billion rupees, driven by high-single-digit volume growth in premium toothpaste and Colgate MaxFresh.
- Gross margin rises 40 basis points to 69.6% as disciplined cost savings, calibrated pricing, and increased brand investments support premiumisation and positive forward outlook.
Quarterly performance and growth drivers
As reported by Reuters, Colgate-Palmolive India says net profit for the quarter ended September 30 rises to 3.42 billion rupees, from 3.28 billion rupees a year earlier.Revenue from operations increases 12.3% to 16.92 billion rupees from 15.07 billion rupees a year earlier. The company's toothpaste portfolio delivers high-single-digit volume growth, led by its premium toothpaste range and strong performance in Colgate MaxFresh. Gross margin expands 40 basis points year-on-year to 69.6%, helped by the company's Funding the Growth program.
Premiumisation strategy and market outlook
Managing Director and CEO Manish Anandani says the company remains focused on managing commodity cost fluctuations through disciplined cost savings and calibrated pricing actions.The Indian unit of U.S.-based Colgate-Palmolive says it increases investments in brand-building and premiumisation during the quarter, and it expects robust growth ahead, supported by its science-backed product portfolio and strategic advertising spending. Analysts at HDFC Securities had expected Colgate's growth to be driven by 12% volume growth on a low base, while analysts at Jefferies had forecast double-digit volumes and mid-single-digit pricing growth.
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