NSE: COLPAL · 22 October 2026
- Colgate Palmolive Ltd (COLPAL) fell 2.03% on October 22, 2026, closing at ₹1,685.0 after moving between an intraday high of ₹1,719.9 and a low of ₹1,677.6, which marks its 52-week low.
- Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited reported a 12.2% year-on-year increase in net sales to ₹1,692 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, alongside a net profit after tax of ₹342 crore. The board declared a first interim dividend of ₹24 per equity share for the financial year 2026-27, payable from November 19, 2026, with November 2, 2026 fixed as the record date.
- Trading volume was 0.67 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Colgate Palmolive share price falling on 22 October 2026?
Colgate Palmolive Ltd (COLPAL) fell 2.03% on October 22, 2026, closing at ₹1,685.0 after moving between an intraday high of ₹1,719.9 and a low of ₹1,677.6, which marks its 52-week low.
The broader market and consumer segment experienced downward pressure during the session, with the Nifty falling 0.88% and the Nifty FMCG sector benchmark declining 1.98%. Colgate Palmolive's drop closely mirrored the weakness in its sector, contributing to an extended 5-day return of -7.74% and a 20-day return of -9.84%.
The downward price movement coincided with the release of the company's financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, alongside key management changes and a dividend announcement. Colgate-Palmolive reported a 12.2% year-on-year increase in net sales to ₹1,692 crore, alongside a net profit after tax of ₹342 crore compared to ₹328 crore in the corresponding period last year. Additionally, the board declared a first interim dividend of ₹24 per equity share, with November 2, 2026 set as the record date.
3.63 lakh shares traded by 22 October 2026 · 03:30 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 5.40 lakh shares (0.67 times). The five-day average daily volume was 4.67 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 22 October 2026 showed 1.83 lakh shares delivered, representing 50.42% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 33,248 trades.
The stock's 2.03% decline occurred alongside broader sector weakness in the Nifty FMCG index and the release of quarterly earnings figures, reflecting ongoing downward momentum over recent trading sessions.
Latest Company Developments
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited reported a 12.2% year-on-year increase in net sales to ₹1,692 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, alongside a net profit after tax of ₹342 crore. The board declared a first interim dividend of ₹24 per equity share for the financial year 2026-27, payable from November 19, 2026, with November 2, 2026 fixed as the record date.
Provides key fundamental metrics on top-line growth and shareholder returns for the quarter.
The board noted the resignation of Mr. Gunjit Jain as Executive Vice President – Marketing, effective at the close of business on November 30, 2026, to pursue external opportunities. In succession, the company approved the appointment of Mr. Akash Parekh, currently Senior Director of Marketing for Asia Pacific, as the new Executive Vice President – Marketing effective December 1, 2026.
Outlines an executive transition in a core functional role ahead of the upcoming quarter.
Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the board approved the appointment of Ms. Ragini Gajaria as the Internal Auditor of the company with effect from October 22, 2026.
Represents an internal governance update following the board meeting.
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 7.38% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 7.23% on 30 June 2026, a change of +0.15 percentage points.
The filing reported 35 MF/UTI holders.
What to Watch Next
- Stock price reaction leading up to the interim dividend record date of November 2, 2026
- Execution of marketing strategy under incoming EVP Marketing Akash Parekh effective December 1, 2026
- Delivery volumes and cash market participation relative to the 20-day average volume
- Subsequent postal ballot results regarding the appointment of Managing Director & CEO Manish Anandani
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Colgate Palmolive company news?
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited reported a 12.2% year-on-year increase in net sales to ₹1,692 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, alongside a net profit after tax of ₹342 crore. The board declared a first interim dividend of ₹24 per equity share for the financial year 2026-27, payable from November 19, 2026, with November 2, 2026 fixed as the record date.
How strong was Colgate Palmolive’s trading volume?
3.63 lakh shares traded, 0.67 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 22 October 2026 · 03:30 PM IST.
Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?
They show holdings on 30 September 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.
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