Colgate India stock drops 3.1% over margin worries
Shares of Colgate-Palmolive India slipped 3.1% to ₹1,904, landing the company among the day's biggest losers in the mid-cap segment. So far in 2026, the stock has shed 8.7%, performing worse than the Nifty 50's 7.3% decline. Following the firm's recent investor meeting, major local brokerage firms raised alarms regarding potential pressure on operating margins in the near future. The company's outlook is also being impacted by rising costs for raw materials and intensifying competition within the oral care market.
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