Colgate introduced a truly refreshing product — Palmolive After Shave Lotion
1976
'Young India', a global Oral Care awareness program launched to teach primary schoolchildren the importance of good oral hygiene.
1978
The Indian public was offered 60% equity in the Company : with shares listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange.
1989
Colgate invested in a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant for fatty acids and soaps at Aurangabad.
1989
Palmolive Extra Care soap launched
1990
Colgate Gel launched
1990
Palmolive Shave Foam launched
1994
Colgate Calciguard launched
1996
Colgate Oral Pharmaceutical products launched
1996
Axion dish washing paste launched
2000
Launch of Colgate Zig Zag toothbrush
2000
Launch of Colgate Herbal toothpaste
2000
Launch of Colgate Navigator toothbrush
2001
First website www.colgate.co.in with information of the Company and its products launched
2001
Introduced a toll-free consumer helpline for easy access to the Company
2003
Colgate Fresh Energy Gel launched
2003
Colgate Kids toothpaste added to the oral care portfolio
2004
Oral Health Month (OHM) started in association with the Indian Dental Association (IDA), to establish and promote the importance of good oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups.
2006
Colgate MaxFresh Gel with cooling crystals launched
2006
Colgate initiates an Oral Care health training camp for anganwadi workers.
Colgate Maximum Cavity Protection plus Sugar Acid Neutralizer toothpaste launched
2014
Colgate Total Charcoal Deep Clean toothpaste launched
2016
India's first express tooth pain relief — Colgate Pain Out introduced
2016
Colgate Cibaca Vedshakti toothpaste launched
2016
Colgate Slim Soft Tri-Tip toothbrush launched
The aesthetically designed Colgate Neo toothbrush range was introduced in six exciting and differentiating colour combinations.
2017
India's first value 'tier' black toothbrush, Colgate Super Flexi Black launched
2017
Colgate Star toothbrush launched—an entry-level toothbrush with a tongue cleaner behind the head
2017
Launched Colgate Swarna Vedshakti, powered with Ayurvedic ingredients
2018
Colgate Kids 6+ years Motu Patlu toothpaste launched
Colgate Active Salt Neem and Colgate Active Salt Lemon toothpastes introduced
2018
Colgate Sensitive Plus toothpaste introduced
2018
A new exciting mouthwash, Plax Spicy Fresh launched
2018
First Colgate Sensitive toothpaste with clove launched
2018
Colgate SuperFlexi Sensitive toothbrush launched
Colgate India is the first Indian Company to receive TRUE Zero Waste Platinum certification, from Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) for all its four manufacturing sites in the country.
2019
Colgate Kids toothpaste with 0% artificial flavours launched