Colgate-Palmolive Company
Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL) is trading at $85.23, about ₹8,184 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 9:46 AM ET, down 0.11% today. Indian residents can buy Colgate-Palmolive from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$85.01
Today's high
$85.42
52 week low
$74.55
52 week high
$99.33
CL opened at $85.13, closed previously at $85.32, and has traded between $74.55 and $99.33 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Operating globally, Colgate-Palmolive Company and its affiliated entities are engaged in the production and distribution of a diverse range of consumer goods. Its operations are structured into two primary divisions: Oral, Personal and Home Care, and Pet Nutrition. The Oral, Personal and Home Care division encompasses a broad array of offerings, spanning oral hygiene (e.g., toothpastes, toothbrushes, mouthwashes), personal care (e.g., bar and liquid soaps, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants, antiperspirants, skin health items), and home care solutions (e.g., dishwashing detergents, fabric conditioners, household cleaners). These products are distributed through various channels, including traditional and online retailers, wholesalers, and distributors, under well-known brand names such as Colgate, Darlie, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom's of Maine, Irish Spring, Palmolive, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Lady Speed Stick, Speed Stick, EltaMD, Filorga, PCA SKIN, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Murphy, Suavitel, Soupline, and Cuddly. Furthermore, this segment supplies specialized pharmaceutical products to dentists and other professionals in oral healthcare. Conversely, the Pet Nutrition segment focuses on providing specialized pet food. This includes everyday nutritional options marketed under the Hill's Science Diet brand, as well as therapeutic diets designed to assist in managing various health conditions in dogs and cats, sold under the Hill's Prescription Diet brand. Distribution for these pet nutrition items occurs via pet supply stores, veterinary clinics, and online retail platforms. Established in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive Company maintains its corporate headquarters in New York, New York.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
4.99M
Market cap
$68.20B
P/E Ratio
33.50
Price-to-sales ratio
3.24
Enterprise value
$74.69B
Free cash flow yield
5.66%
Debt-to-equity ratio
33.29
Return on equity
631.14%
ROIC
29.91%
Beta
0.32
Dividend yield
2.46%
Last dividend
$2.10
Financial overview
Revenue
$20.38B
Earnings per share
$2.64
Free cash flow
$3.63B
Net profit margin
9.68%
Gross margin
60.42%
EBITDA
$3.96B
Revenue growth
1.40%
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How to buy Colgate-Palmolive from India
Indian residents can buy Colgate-Palmolive shares through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the shares are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open a Paasa account
Complete digital KYC with your PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds under LRS
Transfer INR from your Indian bank account. Your bank reports the remittance under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and converts it to US dollars.
Search for Colgate-Palmolive and place an order
Find Colgate-Palmolive by name or by its ticker, CL, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. Colgate-Palmolive trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Colgate-Palmolive position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Read the full guide: how to invest in Colgate-Palmolive from India
Trading and taxes when buying Colgate-Palmolive from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateDividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Colgate-Palmolive’s current yield is 2.46%.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Colgate-Palmolive stock?
Yes. Colgate-Palmolive (CL) has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 1973, in the Household & Personal Products industry, and Indian residents can buy it through Paasa. You fund the account from your Indian bank under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the money is converted to US dollars. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
How much does one Colgate-Palmolive share cost in rupees?
One Colgate-Palmolive share is $85.23 — about ₹8,184 at a USD/INR rate of 96.02 on 24 Sep 2026. Both the Colgate-Palmolive price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.
What are the LRS and TCS rules for buying Colgate-Palmolive from India?
Remit up to $250,000 per financial year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Banks collect 20% tax at source on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year; the TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability. FX and the LRS declaration are handled by your bank when you fund your account.
Can I buy whole shares of Colgate-Palmolive?
Yes. One Colgate-Palmolive share is $85.23, and you can buy as many whole shares as you like. You can also buy by amount rather than by quantity: there is no minimum trade size, and Paasa supports fractional investing in Colgate-Palmolive.
How are gains on Colgate-Palmolive shares taxed in India?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents, so the tax is an India-side one. Gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is computed in rupees using the USD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Colgate-Palmolive price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Colgate-Palmolive pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Colgate-Palmolive pays a dividend and the current yield is 2.46%; the last declared dividend was $2.10 per share, about ₹201.64. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade Colgate-Palmolive from India?
The New York Stock Exchange trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST in Indian time, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on Colgate-Palmolive shares held from India?
US-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.
Do I have to declare Colgate-Palmolive shares in my Indian tax return?
Yes. Foreign shares held on 31 March must be reported in Schedule FA of your Indian income-tax return. Paasa gives you a Schedule FA-ready statement listing your Colgate-Palmolive holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Colgate-Palmolive and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in USD in your Paasa account. From there you can hold the balance, reinvest, or repatriate. Funds can be withdrawn in any currency to any bank account in your own name. Whether the sale is short- or long-term is decided by the 24-month holding period.