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Colgate Palmolive
4.1
based on 832 Reviews
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Colgate-Palmolive specializes in consumer products for oral, personal, home care, and pet nutrition, serving global markets with trusted brands.
Overall Rating
4.1/5
based on 832 reviews
5% above
industry average
Highly rated for
Company culture, Work-life balance, Job security
Critically rated for
Promotions
Work Policy
Hybrid
60% employees reported
Monday to Friday
38% employees reported
Flexible timing
69% employees reported
Within city
42% employees reported
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Job/Soft skill training
77 employees reported
Health insurance
68 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
50 employees reported
Cafeteria
41 employees reported
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About Colgate Palmolive
Founded in1937 (88 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count10k-50k
HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States (USA)
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Websitecolgatepalmolive.co.in
Primary Industry
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Every day, millions of consumers around the world trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Colgate-Palmolive is a global company serving people in over 200 countries and territories with consumer products that make their lives healthier and more enjoyable. Colgate manufactures and markets oral care, personal care, home care and pet nutrition products under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet, Hill’s Prescription Diet and Hill’s Ideal Balance.
Colgate Palmolive Ratings
based on 832 reviews
Overall Rating
4.1/5
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4.2
Company culture
4.0
Work-life balance
3.9
Job security
3.9
Salary
3.9
Skill development
3.7
Work satisfaction
3.2
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Colgate Palmolive is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 832 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Colgate Palmolive
based on 752 reviews
4.1
Rated by 132 Women
Rated 4.1 for Company culture and 4.0 for Work-life balance
4.2
Rated by 620 Men
Rated 4.2 for Company culture and 4.0 for Work-life balance
Work Policy at Colgate Palmolive
based on 90 reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
60%
Work from office
36%
Permanent work from home
4%
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Compare Colgate Palmolive with Similar Companies
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Overall Rating | 4.1/5 based on 832 reviews | 4.1/5 based on 1.4k reviews | 4.2/5 based on 6.1k reviews  | 4.0/5 based on 2.9k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Company culture Work-life balance Skill development | Skill development Company culture Work-life balance | Skill development Job security Company culture | Salary Skill development Work-life balance |
Critically Rated for | Promotions |  No critically rated category | No critically rated category | No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Hybrid 60% employees reported | Work from office 57% employees reported | Work from office 53% employees reported | Work from office 71% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 4.1 Good rated by 132 women | 4.2 Good rated by 159 women | 4.0 Good rated by 778 women | 3.7 Good rated by 163 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.2 Good rated by 620 men | 4.1 Good rated by 1.1k men | 4.2 Good rated by 4.9k men | 4.0 Good rated by 2.6k men |
Job security | 3.9 Good | 3.9 Good | 4.0 Good | 3.8 Good |
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Colgate Palmolive Salaries
Colgate Palmolive salaries have received with an average score of 3.9 out of 5 by 832 employees.
Customer Development Officer
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
Customer Development Executive
(97 salaries)
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₹6.5 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
Associate Analyst
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₹3.1 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
Sales Team Leader
(89 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
Sales Executive
(63 salaries)
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₹1.4 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr
Senior Customer Development Executive
(53 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
Team Lead Operations
(49 salaries)
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₹6.9 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr
Analyst
(43 salaries)
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₹4.3 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
MIS Executive
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
Area Sales Manager
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₹10.8 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr
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Buy, Sell Or Hold: Sagility, Airtel, Bharat Electronics, Colgate — Ask Profit
- Market analysts shared insights for short-term and long-term investors on stocks like Sagility, Airtel, Bharat Electronics, and Colgate.
- Sagility stock is expected to have short-term volatility, but it is recommended to add for a one-year-plus view.
- Bharat Electronics is suggested to be held for its long-term potential, with a target above Rs 350 in one to two years.
- Airtel is considered a buy as it has outperformed benchmarks and remains stable despite market dips.
Bloomberg Quint | 28 Feb, 2025
Stocks To Buy: Axis Bank, Colgate Palmolive, Kaynes Technology, Protean eGov
- Reliance Securities Head of Research Vikas Jain recommends buying Axis Bank with a target price of Rs 1,080 apiece, implying a 7.4% upside from the closing price.
- Colgate Palmolive India may witness a 9.81% upside from the closing price, with a target price of Rs 2,700 apiece.
- Prabhudas Lilladher Technical Research Vice President Vaishali Parekh suggests buying Kaynes Technology India with a target price of Rs 5,000, implying a 14.7% upside from the closing price.
- Axis Bank, Colgate Palmolive, Kaynes Technology, and Protean eGov Technologies are recommended by analysts and brokerages to buy.
Bloomberg Quint | 24 Feb, 2025
Colgate Palmolive India focusing on growing consumption, driving premiumisation
- Colgate Palmolive India is focusing on growing consumption and driving premiumisation in the oral care market.
- Despite widespread penetration of toothpaste usage, consumption in India lags behind countries like the Philippines.
- Colgate Palmolive India aims to increase household penetration through product diversification, reaching more people and maximizing value.
- By leveraging technology, such as offering AI-generated dental reports, the company seeks to capitalize on India's growth potential.
HinduBusinessLine | 23 Feb, 2025
How Toothpaste Manufacturers in India are Setting New Standards
- Indian toothpaste manufacturers have responded to the trends of diversification and introduced herbal & ayurvedic toothpaste to offer chemical-free and sustainable alternatives for health and eco-friendly-conscious consumers.
- They are formulating specialized toothpaste for sensitive teeth relief and enhanced whitening.
- Indian companies are adopting innovations like integration of smart technology into toothbrushes, e-commerce and sustainability practices to enhance consumer experience and meeting global sustainability expectations.
- Toothpaste companies like Colgate have launched products in sync with smart toothbrushes that monitor the brushing habits to personalize oral hygiene recommendations.
- Indian toothpaste manufacturers are using sustainable packing of eco-friendly packaging options made of paper, biodegradable plastics and recyclable packaging.
- Sustainability is being taken care of in terms of sourcing sustainable local sources for natural ingredients.
- Competition is strengthened by investment in strategies like increasing digital platform usage and social media to educate about oral hygiene, and celebrity endorsements to increase product visibility.
- Marketing strategies have helped in building a loyal consumer base that trusts the products for both effectiveness and educational value.
- Indian manufacturers have an edge in offering specialized products tailored to local needs due to a better understanding of consumer behavior.
- The opportunity to engage with consumers through personalized experiences and direct-to-consumer models is expected to increase as digital platforms become more ingrained in daily life.
TechBullion | 10 Feb, 2025
Deepika Padukone-backed wellness brand Nua raises Rs 150 crore
- Deepika Padukone-backed wellness brand Nua has raised Rs 35 crore in a funding round led by Mirabilis Investment Trust.
- Other participants in the funding round include Samir Singh of Colgate Palmolive and Shuchi Kothari of DSP Family Office and SRF Limited.
- The funds will be utilized for expanding retail operations and launching new products across major channels.
- The global market for feminine hygiene products is projected to reach around $66.7 billion by 2033.
Economic Times | 6 Feb, 2025
Colgate Q3 Review — Yes Securities Downgrades Both Rating, Target Price, Says Earnings Pressure To Sustain
- Yes Securities has downgraded both the rating and target price of Colgate.
- The brokerage believes that the earnings pressure will sustain for Colgate.
- Diversification being explored in personal care is expected to aid rerating for the company.
- Colgate is expected to leverage its current healthy margins to invest in brands and innovations for driving topline growth.
Bloomberg Quint | 29 Jan, 2025
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Stock Market Live: GIFT Nifty Near 23,000; Colgate-Palmolive, Bajaj Auto JSW Infra Share Prices In Focus
- GIFT Nifty trading near 23,000 in early trade on Wednesday
- Colgate Palmolive, Bajaj Auto, and JSW Infrastructure share prices may react
- Indian equity benchmark indices closed higher after a two-day decline
- NSE Nifty 50 ended 0.64% up, and BSE Sensex ended 0.71% higher
Bloomberg Quint | 29 Jan, 2025
Soft demand drags down Colgate’s Q3 profit
- Soft demand in the urban market impacted Colgate's Q3 profit.
- Colgate reported a domestic growth of 2.3% with toothpaste showing mid-single-digit volume growth.
- Despite subdued demand and increased competition, Colgate delivered a resilient performance.
- The company is focused on driving growth through a strategy that is working.
HinduBusinessLine | 28 Jan, 2025
Colgate-Palmolive India Q3 Results: Profit Down But Meets Estimates
- Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd.'s profit fell 2.2% in the third quarter of the current financial year, meeting analysts' estimates.
- Revenue of the eponymous toothpaste maker rose 4.7% to Rs 1,462 crore in the December quarter.
- Ebitda declined by 3% to Rs 454 crore while the margin contracted by 250 basis points to 31.1%.
- Net profit decreased by 2.2% to Rs 323 crore compared to the estimated Rs 335 crore.
Bloomberg Quint | 28 Jan, 2025
Tech Query: What is the outlook for Rane Brake Lining, Colgate-Palmolive, Union Bank of India, SpiceJet?
- Rane Brake Lining: The stock is in a downtrend and could reach ₹800-₹750 in the short term. However, there is potential for a bullish reversal from this level and target prices of ₹1,350-₹1,450 or even ₹1,600 by the first half of next year.
- Colgate-Palmolive: The stock has declined sharply and may test support levels at ₹2,600 and ₹2,430. A rise to ₹3,000 is possible, but it may not be a strong rise. Consider the option of exiting the stock or keeping a stop-loss at ₹2,640.
- Union Bank of India: The stock has been on a downtrend and may fall further to ₹94 or even ₹89. However, there is potential for a long-term rally that could take it up to ₹250 over the next couple of years. Consider accumulating more at ₹98 and ₹91.
- SpiceJet: The stock is facing strong resistance at ₹75-₹80 and the chart indicates a negative bias. Immediate support is at ₹49, and a break below it could lead to a further decline towards ₹40 initially. It is recommended to exit the stock.
HinduBusinessLine | 11 Jan, 2025
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Colgate Palmolive FAQs
When was Colgate Palmolive founded?
Colgate Palmolive was founded in 1937. The company has been operating for 88 years primarily in the FMCG sector.
Where is the Colgate Palmolive headquarters located?
Colgate Palmolive is headquartered in New York, New York.
How many employees does Colgate Palmolive have in India?
Colgate Palmolive currently has more than 2,300+ employees in India. Sales & Business Development department appears to have the highest employee count in Colgate Palmolive based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Colgate Palmolive have good work-life balance?
Colgate Palmolive has a work-life balance rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 800+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 80% employees rated Colgate Palmolive 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read Colgate Palmolive work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Colgate Palmolive good for career growth?
Career growth at Colgate Palmolive is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.2. 20% employees rated Colgate Palmolive 3 or below, while 80% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Colgate Palmolive promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Colgate Palmolive?
Working at Colgate Palmolive comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for company culture, work life balance and job security. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, based on 800+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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