Colgate

Colgate's Q2 profit after tax came in at ₹327.51 crore, as against ₹395.05 crore in the same period a year ago. Revenue from operations stood at ₹1507.24 crore in the quarter under review, as against ₹1609.21 crore, recording a decline of 6.33% YoY.

The gains in FMCG stocks came as media reports suggested that the government is looking to slash goods and services tax (GST) on select consumer products to 5%.

Colgate Palmolive Q1 results 2025: The company reported a 11.8 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in its net profit to ₹321 crore, as compared to ₹364 crore for the same period last year.

The Indian stock market closed in the red, with Sensex and Nifty 50 declining due to tariff concerns and weak earnings. Jay Thakkar predicts a breakout for Nifty 50 if it sustains above 25,500 levels, recommending stocks like Adani Energy Solutions and Colgate Palmolive for potential gains.

For July, Axis Securities highlights mid-cap and small-cap stocks as the Indian market recovers. Key recommendations include Lupin and Max Healthcare, with expectations of steady growth driven by optimistic earnings and enhanced domestic liquidity.

Dividend Stocks: ITC, Colgate Palmolive (India), Kennametal India are among the key stocks that will trade ex-dividend today. The record date to identify the list of eligible shareholders to receive dividends had been set by these companies as May 28.

UBS identifies stocks like DMart, Trent, HUL, and GCPL as poised for demand revival, while highlighting ITC's value. Despite uncertainty for Asian Paints and challenges for Dabur, it expects earnings growth to rebound in FY26, driven by favourable economic conditions and consumer sentiment.