Colgate-Palmolive Company
Colgate-Palmolive Company (XETRA: CPA) is trading at €76.08, about ₹8,286 at today's EUR/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 11:35 AM ET, up 0.34% today. Indian residents can buy Colgate-Palmolive from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
€75.86
Today's high
€76.44
52 week low
€64.53
52 week high
€84.48
CPA opened at €75.86, closed previously at €75.82, and has traded between €64.53 and €84.48 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer goods enterprise dedicated to the development, production, and distribution of a diverse array of products worldwide. The company's operations are divided into two primary business areas: Oral, Personal and Home Care, and Pet Nutrition. The Oral, Personal and Home Care division offers a comprehensive range of daily necessities. This includes dental hygiene products like toothpaste, toothbrushes, and mouthwash; personal cleansing and grooming items such as bar and liquid hand soaps, body washes, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants, and specialized skin health solutions; and household maintenance goods like dishwashing liquids, fabric softeners, and general household cleaners. These products are marketed under numerous recognized brands, including Colgate, Darlie, Palmolive, Protex, Softsoap, Irish Spring, EltaMD, Filorga, Ajax, Fabuloso, and Suavitel, reaching consumers through a wide network of traditional and online retailers, as well as wholesalers and distributors. Additionally, this segment supplies pharmaceutical products specifically for dentists and oral health practitioners. The Pet Nutrition division focuses on animal well-being, providing nutritional products for daily dietary needs under the Hill's Science Diet brand, alongside a range of therapeutic formulas for managing various health conditions in dogs and cats, available through its Hill's Prescription Diet line. These specialized pet foods are distributed via pet supply stores, veterinary clinics, and e-commerce platforms. Colgate-Palmolive Company, established in 1806, maintains its headquarters in New York, New York.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
603.00
Market cap
€60.88B
P/E Ratio
33.94
Price-to-sales ratio
3.28
Enterprise value
$71.74B
Free cash flow yield
5.64%
Debt-to-equity ratio
33.29
Return on equity
3948.12%
ROIC
30.00%
Beta
0.32
Dividend yield
2.43%
Last dividend
€1.80
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 and then to EUR.
Search for Colgate-Palmolive and place an order
Find Colgate-Palmolive by name or by its ticker, CPA, and choose an order type. Colgate-Palmolive trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Colgate-Palmolive position in EUR 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
- 9:00 am – 5:30 pm CET
- 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. Colgate-Palmolive’s current yield is 2.43%.Dividend tax explained
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Colgate-Palmolive stock?
Yes. Colgate-Palmolive (CPA) has been listed on XETRA since 2000, 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 and then to EUR. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one Colgate-Palmolive share cost in rupees?
One Colgate-Palmolive share is €76.08 — about ₹8,286 at an EUR/INR rate of 108.91 on 29 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.
How are gains on Colgate-Palmolive shares taxed in India?
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 EUR/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 2.43%; the last declared dividend was €1.80 per share, about ₹196.15. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate 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?
XETRA trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST in Indian time. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when Germany is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is Colgate-Palmolive a Germany company, and does that change how it is taxed?
Colgate-Palmolive trades on XETRA in EUR, but the company is domiciled in United States. Colgate-Palmolive trades as an ordinary share listed directly in Germany, not a depositary receipt. Your India-side capital-gains treatment is the same either way.
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 (12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in EUR 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.
Does the rupee rate affect what I make on Colgate-Palmolive?
Yes. Colgate-Palmolive is priced in EUR, so your rupee outcome combines the EUR move with the EUR/INR move between the day you remit and the day you convert back. Both directions are reflected in the capital-gains statement Paasa issues.