Colgate-Palmolive India Q4 profit flat at Rs 353 crore as GST charge offsets 9% revenue growth
Colgate-Palmolive India's Q4 FY25 net profit stayed flat at Rs 353.3 crore as GST inverted-duty charges and restructuring costs absorbed operating gains. Revenue rose 9.1% YoY to Rs 1,595.4 crore, with the premium portfolio expanding at 3x the company's overall pace—signaling a clear premiumisation tilt in the oral care category.
Colgate-Palmolive India's Q4 net profit stayed flat at Rs 353.3 crore due to GST inverted-duty charges and restructuring costs; revenue grew 9.1% to Rs 1,595.4 crore with premium portfolio growing 3x overall pace.
Why this matters
Reinforces Colgate India's revenue beat narrative from Q4 prints, but flat profit reveals margin drag from GST inverted duty and restructuring. Premium mix tripling overall growth signals strategic shift in oral care.
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