Our brand portfolio continues to grow stronger, breathing new life into established products and gaining momentum in the premium space. We harness the power of digital transformation and relentless refinement to optimize our manufacturing standards, supported by initiatives that deepen customer relationships.
These efforts create a seamless ecosystem that makes smarter use of resources, cuts through operational complexity, and delivers richer experiences for our customers - driving down costs, unlocking new levels of productivity, and cementing our position at the forefront of the market.
Campaign Showcase
As the nation's leading oral care expert, powered by advanced, science-backed technology, our portfolio spans everyday essentials such as toothpastes, toothpowders, and toothbrushes to specialized solutions including mouthwashes, rinses, and professionalgrade products. Our Palmolive portfolio complements this with a range of personal care products supporting everyday wellness and confidence.
In FY 2025-26, we continued to bolster our portfolio by reintroducing top performers and directing our brand campaigns toward two primary goals:
- Revitalizing our market-leading products to expand their market presence
- Elevating our portfolio's premium offerings to meet specialized and evolving consumer demands
Redefining the Role
of Oral Care in Sports
with Colgate Total
In a landmark shift for the category, oral health was repositioned as a critical "performance variable" through two high-impact, science-led collaborations. Central to both pillars was Colgate Total, featuring a patented formula that is 3X more effective at fighting germ buildup. By delivering proactive defense against the root causes of oral issues, these campaigns successfully integrated dental health into the professional fitness ecosystem, reinforcing that peak athletic readiness begins with prevention.
Driving Performance
with Rahul Dravid
Cricket icon Rahul Dravid was onboarded to champion a "marginal gains" philosophy, transitioning the narrative from routine hygiene to a disciplined performance ritual. Grounded in the science that oral germs can trigger systemic inflammation and impede musculoskeletal recovery, the campaign positioned peak dental wellness as the hidden 1% edge essential for athletic consistency.
From Routine
to
Protocol:
The Mumbai
Indians
Collaboration
A pioneering partnership with Mumbai Indians for the 2026 season further operationalized this shift by mandating the Performance Linked Oral Test (PLOT) as a core fitness protocol. Utilizing advanced 3D intraoral scanning, this initiative systematically integrated dental wellness into the team's elite performance framework to optimize cardiovascular efficiency and on-field endurance.
Redefining
Beauty
with Colgate
Visible
White Purple
A high-impact campaign for Colgate Visible White Purple was launched featuring Bollywood star Kriti Sanon and cricketer Abhishek Sharma. The campaign successfully redefined teeth whitening as a modern beauty essential, leveraging the scientific principle of color theory, where purple tones neutralize yellow tints, to deliver an instant whitening effect.* This technology, already a staple in premium skincare and haircare, was positioned as the "first step" in any daily beauty ritual. By aligning with two of India's most aspirational cultural icons, the initiative strengthened the brand's leadership in the premiumization segment , transforming a functional oral care routine into a science-backed, beauty-forward grooming asset.
Building Trust with
Colgate Strong Teeth
The "Cavity-Proof" campaign for the flagship brand, Colgate Strong Teeth, reinforced the deep-rooted trust Indian mothers place in its superior protection. Addressing the modern challenge of increased junk food consumption among children, the campaign highlighted the efficacy of clinically proven Arginine + Calcium Boost Technology.*
This dual-action formula actively reduces demineralization while accelerating remineralization to provide 24-hour cavity protection.** By centering the narrative on a mother's confidence to dismiss "fake" toothache excuses, the campaign successfully shifted the conversation from fear to functional assurance.
This high-impact storytelling further solidified the brand's market leadership in the core segment, proving that Colgate Strong Teeth's science-backed care is the ultimate foundation for parents’ peace of mind.
Manufacturing Excellence
Our mission is to deliver high-quality products that consistently meet and exceed consumer expectations through manufacturing excellence. This commitment is driven by efficient process management, advanced technological innovations, a highly skilled workforce, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Aligned with the Make in India initiative, CPIL operates manufacturing plants in Goa, Baddi, Sri City, and Sanand, supported by a robust network of third-party partners across the country. In FY 2025-26, we continued to transform our facilities into future-ready operations.
3.03 MW
On-site Solar
Installation
Our owned Manufacturing Plants have achieved
Net Zero Water
3,64,600 sqm
cumulative area across all four plants
LEED Gold
Certification
by Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for Sanand and Sri City
All 4 Owned Manufacturing Plants are
TRUE® Certified
for Zero Waste
(Platinum level)
Strengthening
Energy Efficiency
Baddi, Himachal Pradesh
As operations at the Baddi facility continued to scale, there was an opportunity to further strengthen consistency, enhance real-time visibility, and build advanced capabilities across teams. The focus was on moving towards more structured, data-led, and digitally enabled processes to support long-term performance and resilience. To accelerate this transition, the facility leveraged CP Global Factory Performance and reliability program, built on three pillars: Smart Maintenance [AI & ML based predictive Maintenance and Autonomous Maintenance (I Operate, I Maintain)], Capability Building, and Data & Analytics.
- Execution focused on standardizing maintenance practices and strengthening shopfloor discipline through structured workflows and operating routines.
- Digital tools were integrated into daily operations. Augmentir, the AI-Powered Connected Worker platform, enabled guided inspections.
- Business intelligence software like DOMO dashboards and AI-enabled QR tools enhanced real-time visibility and troubleshooting.
- Manufacturing capabilities were further strengthened through smart systems such as Augury for machine health monitoring, Digital Twins for batch optimization, Cobots for automated palletization, and RealWear for remote expert support.
Impact
By the close of FY 2025-26, 75% of shop floor processes had transitioned to paperless systems through digital initiatives. Operational stability improved across production lines, supported by faster issue resolution and more consistent performance across shifts.
The Baddi facility is now better equipped to sustain performance, scale digital manufacturing practices, and support future growth with greater agility and reliability.
Scaling Performance
on the Mouthwash Line
Baddi, Himachal Pradesh
As part of our ongoing focus on operational excellence, the Mouthwash line at Baddi presented an opportunity to further enhance throughput, improve asset utilization, and strengthen equipment reliability. The focus was on unlocking higher performance through better process discipline and targeted technical interventions. Performance improvements were driven through a combination of structured routines and focused technical upgrades.
- Shop Floor discipline was strengthened by enhancing coordination between operators and supervisors. This was supported by the consistent application of Autonomous and Planned Maintenance practices.
- Targeted interventions were implemented to improve equipment reliability. These included design enhancements to capping and labeling machines, along with the resolution of recurring failure points.
- Subject matter experts were deployed across shifts to support teams, ensuring consistent execution and faster problem resolution.
Impact
By Q4 of 2025-26, the line delivered strong performance gains. Throughput increased to 11.4 thousand pieces per line per shift, reflecting a 28% improvement. Asset utilization rose to 76%, while case fill improved to 96%.
These gains were achieved without additional capital investment, demonstrating the impact of disciplined execution and focused improvements.
The sustained performance has since been recognized through Colgate's World Champions program, positioning the line as a benchmark for operational excellence.
Driving Smarter Energy
Use Through Targeted Optimization
Sri City, Andhra Pradesh
Improving energy efficiency has been an ongoing endeavor across all our manufacturing facilities. This year, the Sri City facility identified an opportunity to optimize the performance of its Air Handling Unit (AHU) system. The objective was to enhance air distribution efficiency and reduce energy consumption through targeted system improvements.
- The team implemented Aeroseal duct sealing technology to address inefficiencies within the duct network. This approach enabled precise sealing of internal leakages without disrupting ongoing operations.
- By strengthening the integrity of both supply and return air systems, the intervention improved airflow efficiency across the production floor while supporting more balanced system performance.
Impact
Following the intervention, blower speeds were optimized and chiller load stabilized, bringing the system closer to its designed operating efficiency.
Between June 2025 and March 2026, the project delivered energy savings of 206 MWh, with projected annual savings of 247 MWh. These gains contribute meaningfully to the facility's energy efficiency goals and reflect our continued focus on responsible and sustainable manufacturing.
Customer Development Initiatives
At Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, we remain united by our purpose: we are a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people and our planet. Our commitment to making oral care accessible to every corner of the country is integrated into our business strategy. As we advance our strategic goals, we remain focused on distribution excellence, omnichannel demand optimization, and adapting effectively to changing consumer behaviour.
Expanding Reach with Precision Distribution
As we work to accelerate execution, our flagship image recognition tool AmaZing is active in modern trade stores. Focused on consistent on-shelf availability and improved brand visibility, the tool helps build agility in stock deployment across the channel.
Another core to our distribution strategy is our Smile Stores. First launched in 2021, the program is focused on expanding our reach and delivering the right assortment in every store. We also recently upgraded our recommendation engine aimed at protecting the core of the business while driving growth with adding assortment.
In digital, E-commerce remains our highest growth channel, delivering strong double-digit Net Sales growth in FY26*. We have successfully capitalized on the QCom shift, as the channel Net Sales doubled.*
Rural distribution continues to be a big part of our expansion strategy. We are spending more on expanding the reach of our key packs, compelling promotional packaging, and optimizing our competitive edge. Our bestin- class distribution network and sharpened execution ensure our top products are consistently available, driving deeper penetration into traditional trade channels.
Beyond our core business, another core priority is maximizing growth online. We're making E-commerce more intuitive and engaging by offering curated, exclusive products that align with modern digital shopping habits.
*As per internal company data
Accelerating
Premiumization
in Modern Trade
A core priority in modern trade is driving competitive share gain and unlocking our full potential in the premium segment. To achieve this, we are leveraging our entire portfolio, capitalizing on the strength and breadth of our key packs. This is being supported by brilliant execution to be first choice at shelf, thus fueling growth by upgrading and adding new shoppers.
A Complete Range
For Every Smile
Financial Performance
We made meaningful strides with our products into the premium space. In parallel, our unwavering commitment to digitization and continuous improvement pushed the boundaries of manufacturing excellence. These deliberate strategic choices sharpened how we deployed resources, simplified our operations, and took customer experiences to an entirely new level.
The strength of FY 2025-26 across every financial metric is a direct reflection of this momentum, translating into outstanding outcomes and creating lasting value for all our stakeholders.
Year at a glance: FY 2025-26
Highlights
**Includes One-time Special Interim Dividend of ₹10/-
each per equity share of ₹1/-