Colgate-Palmolive (India) reported a slight decline in standalone net profit for the fourth quarter of FY26, totaling ₹353.32 crore, a decrease of 0.47% from ₹355 crore in Q4 FY25. Despite this dip, the company's revenue from operations saw a robust increase of 9%, reaching ₹1,582.77 crore. The profit before tax also experienced a minor fall of 0.75%, amounting to ₹474.03 crore. The overall expenses surged by 20.68%, totaling ₹1,211.61 crore, which impacted profitability. For the entire fiscal year, Colgate-Palmolive's net profit stood at ₹1,325 crore, down from ₹1,437 crore in FY25, primarily due to changes in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure and increased interest on tax refunds. Prabha Narasimhan, the Managing Director & CEO, emphasized the company's successful sales growth and strategic investments in premium products, which have outpaced overall growth. The board has declared a second interim dividend of ₹24 per share, with total dividends for FY26 reaching ₹48 per share. The company remains committed to innovation and enhancing oral health initiatives, reaching 11 million children through its flagship program.