Navigating through a tough operating environment, dental hygiene products maker Colgate’s net profit fell 17.2 per cent to ₹327 crore in Q2 FY26, while revenue from operations fell 6.3 per cent year-on-year.

The company reported a 6.3 per cent decline in net sales of ₹1,507 crore for the quarter ended as compared to ₹1,609 crore for the same period last year. The board declared a first interim dividend of ₹24 per share for FY26.

Oral care portfolio

“During the quarter, GST rates on our entire oral care portfolio were reduced from 18 per cent to 5 per cent. We welcome this move by the government as this is a timely step in boosting consumer confidence while recognising oral health as a growing priority. We worked closely with all our customers to pass on lower prices to consumers from th

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