Financial Results Highlights
Income Statement (Rs. in Lakhs):
- Revenue from Operations: ₹1,62,610 (Q1 FY27) vs ₹1,45,200 (Q1 FY26)
- Sales: ₹1,59,056 (Q1 FY27) vs ₹1,42,064 (Q1 FY26) - 12.0% YoY increase
- Other Operating Income: ₹1,274 (Q1 FY27) vs ₹1,342 (Q1 FY26)
- Other Income: ₹2,280 (Q1 FY27) vs ₹1,794 (Q1 FY26)
- Total Income: ₹1,62,610 (Q1 FY27) vs ₹1,45,200 (Q1 FY26)
Expenses (Rs. in Lakhs):
- Cost of materials consumed: ₹43,277 (Q1 FY27) vs ₹34,573 (Q1 FY26)
- Purchases of stock-in-trade: ₹8,951 (Q1 FY27) vs ₹4,002 (Q1 FY26)
- Changes in inventories: (₹4,075) (Q1 FY27) vs ₹5,988 (Q1 FY26)
- Employee benefits expense: ₹12,926 (Q1 FY27) vs ₹11,820 (Q1 FY26)
- Finance Cost: ₹103 (Q1 FY27) vs ₹102 (Q1 FY26)
- Depreciation and Amortization: ₹3,921 (Q1 FY27) vs ₹3,754 (Q1 FY26)
- Other Expenses:
- Advertising: ₹25,186 (Q1 FY27) vs ₹18,841 (Q1 FY26)
- Others: ₹25,768 (Q1 FY27) vs ₹22,925 (Q1 FY26)
- Total Expenses: ₹1,16,057 (Q1 FY27) vs ₹1,02,005 (Q1 FY26)
Profitability (Rs. in Lakhs):
- Profit Before Exceptional Item and Tax: ₹46,553 (Q1 FY27) vs ₹43,195 (Q1 FY26)
- Exceptional Item (Expense): ₹334 (Q1 FY27) related to severance and organizational changes
- Profit Before Tax: ₹46,219 (Q1 FY27) vs ₹43,195 (Q1 FY26)
- Tax Expense: ₹11,911 (Q1 FY27) vs ₹11,133 (Q1 FY26)
- Current Tax: ₹12,281 (Q1 FY27) vs ₹11,455 (Q1 FY26)
- Deferred Tax: (₹370) (Q1 FY27) vs (₹322) (Q1 FY26)
- Net Profit for the period: ₹34,308 (Q1 FY27) vs ₹32,062 (Q1 FY26)
- Basic and Diluted EPS: ₹12.61 (Q1 FY27) vs ₹11.79 (Q1 FY26)
Capital Structure:
- Paid-up Equity Share Capital: ₹2,720 lakhs (Face value: Re 1 per share)
- Reserves excluding Revaluation Reserve: Not specified for current quarter
Management Commentary and Operational Highlights
Ms. Prabha Narasimhan, Managing Director & CEO, reported continued growth momentum across the entire portfolio with broad-based double-digit domestic growth. The toothpaste portfolio achieved robust high-single digit volume growth driven by premium toothpaste performance and sustained growth in the Core portfolio.
Financial Performance:
- Gross margin reached 69.7% in Q1 FY27, representing a year-on-year increase of +110 bps
- Margin improvement driven by consistent cost savings from Funding the Growth initiatives and strict financial discipline
- Company increased investments in brand building and category premiumization throughout the quarter
Product Launches and Innovation:
- Launched Colgate MaxFresh Berry Blast featuring blue cooling crystals and Ultrafreeze technology
- Introduced Colgate Total Active Prevention Foaming Clean Toothbrush with dual-bristle design and over 5,000 high-density ultra-soft bristles
- Summer Campaign launched for Colgate MaxFresh Peppermint Ice (Blue) positioned as "Garmi-wala (Summer fit) toothpaste"
ESG Initiatives:
- Released fifth ESG Report for FY 2025-26 during the quarter
- Report highlights digital agility and science-backed innovation initiatives
- Focus on reducing plastic waste, promoting recyclability, and conserving water and energy
- Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® program continues to engage with children for oral health practices
Notes to Financial Results
1. Sales are net of GST and increased by 12.0% YoY for the quarter ended June 30, 2026
2. Other income for year ended March 31, 2026 included interest on Income tax refunds of ₹2,178 lakhs
3. Exceptional item for Q1 FY27 includes severance and related expenses of ₹334 lakhs for organizational changes
4. New Labour Code implementation resulted in one-time employee benefit expenses of ₹839 lakhs for year ended March 31, 2026, disclosed as exceptional item
5. Company has only one reportable segment: 'Personal Care (including Oral Care)'
6. No subsidiary/associate/joint venture entities
7. Q4 FY26 figures are balancing figures between audited annual figures and published YTD figures
8. Statutory Auditors (SR BC & CO LLP) carried out Limited Review as required under Regulation 33 of SEBI LODR