Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd
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Colgate-Palmolive is a global consumer products company specializing in the production, distribution, and provision of household, health care, and personal care products. In India, Colgate-Palmolive commenced operations in 1937 and has since become synonymous with oral care products. The company's commitment to quality and innovation has made it a trusted brand in Indian households. Colgate-Palmolive India's initiatives in sustainability and community health programs have further strengthened its market position.
Incorporation Year: 1937
Headquarters: New York, USA
Top Management: Prabha Narasimhan (MD & CEO, India)
Industry: Consumer Durables
Website: colgatepalmolive.co.in
Featured In Fortune India Ranking
Fortune 500 India
#381(2025)
#379(2024)
#379(2023)
#321(2022)
#275(2021)
#278(2020)
#288(2019)
#292(2018)
#282(2017)
#275(2016)
#266(2015)
#275(2014)
#296(2013)
#308(2012)
#312(2011)
#291(2010)
#381(2025)#379(2024)#379(2023)#321(2022)#275(2021)#278(2020)#288(2019)#292(2018)#282(2017)#275(2016)#266(2015)#275(2014)#296(2013)#308(2012)#312(2011)#291(2010)
Financial Data 2024
Revenue
5,736
(INR Cr)
Net Operating Income
5,680
(INR Cr)
Assets
1,969
(INR Cr)
Profit
1,324
(INR Cr)
Net Worth
1,874
(INR Cr)
Fortune India Coverage
Financial Data
RevenueNet Operating IncomeProfitAssetsNet Worth
| PARAMETERS | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (INR Cr) | 5736 8.7% | 5276 3.0% | 5123 4.6% | 4895 6.5% | 4596 0.9% | 4555 8.2% | 4209 4.8% | 4017 2.7% | 3912 -3.0% | 4031 8.4% | 3720 16.6% | 3192 14.5% | 2787 18.2% | 2357 - | 2070 15.5% | 1793 - |
| Net Operating Income (INR Cr) | 5680 8.69% | 5226 2.48% | 5100 5.34% | 4841 6.99% | 4525 1.40% | 4462 6.55% | 4188 5.18% | 3982 2.94% | 3868 -2.86% | 3982 11.26% | 3579 13.12% | 3164 17.47% | 2693 17.81% | - | 1960 15.38% | 1699 15.15% |
| Profit (INR Cr) | 1324 26.4% | 1047 -2.9% | 1078 4.2% | 1035 26.8% | 816 5.3% | 776 15.2% | 673 16.6% | 577 -0.6% | 581 4.0% | 559 3.5% | 540 8.7% | 497 11.3% | 446 10.9% | 403 - | 434 51.9% | 286 - |
| Assets (INR Cr) | 1969 8.8% | 1811 -1.2% | 1833 42.1% | 1290 -26.1% | 1746 12.7% | 1550 0.3% | 1546 18.8% | 1301 23.8% | 1051 26.2% | 833 27.8% | 652 24.1% | 525 12.7% | 466 13.2% | 412 - | 335 49.7% | 224 - |
| Net Worth (INR Cr) | 1874 9.2% | 1716 -1.1% | 1735 48.8% | 1166 -26.9% | 1594 10.2% | 1447 -5.1% | 1525 19.7% | 1274 23.6% | 1031 33.9% | 770 28.4% | 600 22.5% | 490 12.5% | 435 13.4% | 384 - | 330 53.4% | 215 28.7% |
| Employee Cost (INR Cr) | 412 9.2% | 377 -2.1% | 385 5.3% | 366 10.0% | 332 12.3% | 296 -8.3% | 323 11.8% | 289 10.0% | 262 1.3% | 259 22.3% | 212 -15.1% | 249 15.7% | 216 11.6% | 193 19.8% | 161 3.6% | 156 - |
| Interest Cost (INR Cr) | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cash & Bank Balance (INR Cr) | 1374 | 923 | 755 | 868 | 421 | 399 | 456 | 294 | 289 | 254 | 285 | 429 | 310 | 395 | 348 | 253 |
| Total Debt (INR Cr) | 72 | 69 | 83 | 91 | 102 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Key Financial Ratios
Profit As % Of RevenuesRONW %Interest Cost to EBITDA %ROCE %Debt to Equity Ratio
| PARAMETERS | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit As % Of Revenues | 23.1% | 19.9% | 21.1% | 21.2% | 17.8% | 17.0% | 16.0% | 14.4% | 14.9% | 13.9% | 14.5% | 15.6% | 16.0% | 17.1% | 21.0% | 15.9% |
| Profit As % Of Assets | 67.2% | 57.8% | 58.8% | 80.3% | 46.8% | 50.0% | 43.6% | 44.4% | 55.3% | 67.1% | 82.9% | 94.6% | 95.8% | 97.8% | 129.7% | 127.8% |
| Profit As % Of Networth | 70.6% | 61.0% | 62.2% | 88.8% | 51.2% | 53.6% | 44.2% | 45.3% | 56.4% | 72.6% | 90.0% | 101.5% | 102.5% | 104.8% | 131.5% | 132.8% |
| Interest Cost to EBITDA % | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Debt to Equity Ratio | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.06 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| RONW | 73.7% | 60.7% | 74.4% | 75.0% | 53.7% | 52.2% | 48.1% | 50.1% | 64.5% | 81.6% | 99.1% | 107.4% | 109.0% | 113.4% | 158.6% | 147.7% |
| ROCE | 94.5% | 77.6% | 90.6% | 89.4% | 63.9% | 74.0% | 69.1% | 72.4% | 88.7% | 105.2% | 123.7% | 133.7% | 134.4% | 140.5% | 179.7% | 175.1% |