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Stocks to watch today, Jan 30: Godrej Properties, ACME Solar, Aurobindo Pharma, Voltas, Colgate-Palmolive India and more

Aman Shukla — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 03:09:10 +0000

Indian equity markets are likely to see stock-specific action on Friday, January 30, as several companies announced key business updates and quarterly earnings. From real estate acquisitions and renewable energy contracts to Q3 results and management changes, here are the stocks expected to remain in focus today.

Stocks to Watch Today – January 30

Godrej Properties announced the acquisition of an 8.5-acre land parcel in Mahalunge, Pune. The company stated that the project has an estimated revenue potential of ₹2,000 crore.

ACME Solar said one of its arms executed a power purchase agreement with NHPC for setting up a 250 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project.

Capri Global reported a 99.5% year-on-year rise in net profit. Revenue increased 48.7% to ₹1,220.3 crore compared with ₹820.8 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

Aurobindo Pharma is in focus after the Directorate General of Foreign Trade imposed a minimum import price on Pen-G, 6-APA and Amoxicillin.

JB Chemicals informed exchanges that Narayan Saraf has resigned as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 30, 2026.

Blue Star reported third-quarter results below estimates. Revenue from the Unitary Cooling Products segment declined 1% on a year-on-year basis.

Swiggy reported a wider net loss of ₹1,065 crore, compared with a loss of ₹800 crore in the year-ago period.

Manappuram Finance reported an 18% year-on-year decline in net profit. Net interest income declined 1% to ₹1,150 crore from ₹1,161 crore.

Voltas posted third-quarter results below estimates. Net profit declined 35.7% to ₹84.9 crore compared with ₹132 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

Colgate-Palmolive India reported Q3 results in line with estimates. EBITDA declined 1.3% year-on-year to ₹448.2 crore from ₹454.4 crore.

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Colgate-Palmolive India shares fall over 3% after Q2 net profit drops 17% YoY to Rs 328 crore

Aman Shukla — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 03:56:25 +0000

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd shares slipped more than 3% on Friday after the company announced its financial results for the second quarter of FY26. As of 9:25 AM, the shares were trading 3.37% lower at Rs 2,209.80.

For the quarter ended September 30, 2025, Colgate-Palmolive reported revenue from operations of ₹1,507.24 crore, a 6% year-on-year (YoY) decline from ₹1,609.21 crore in Q2 FY25. However, revenue was up 6% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) compared to ₹1,420.64 crore in Q1 FY26, indicating gradual recovery in sales momentum.

Including other income, the company’s total income stood at ₹1,534.53 crore for Q2 FY26.

On the profitability front, net profit (PAT) came in at ₹327.51 crore, marking a 17% decline YoY from ₹395.05 crore in the same quarter last year. On a sequential basis, profit showed a modest 2% rise from ₹320.62 crore in Q1 FY26.

Profit before tax (PBT) for the quarter stood at ₹442.28 crore, compared to ₹530.45 crore in Q2 FY25, reflecting continued cost pressures and reduced advertising spends versus last year.

Total expenses came in at ₹1,092.25 crore, compared to ₹1,164.64 crore in the year-ago quarter. The company’s advertising and promotion (A&P) expenses stood at ₹225.10 crore, highlighting its focus on balancing brand visibility with cost optimization.

On a half-yearly basis, Colgate-Palmolive reported total income of ₹2,986.53 crore, down from ₹3,215.20 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Q1 Results: Net profit slips 11.8% YoY to Rs 321 crore, revenue down 2%

Aman Shukla — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 07:32:40 +0000

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. reported its financial results for the first quarter of FY26, showing a dip in both profit and revenue compared to the same period last year.

The company’s net profit dropped by 11.8% year-on-year to ₹321 crore, down from ₹364 crore in Q1 FY25. Revenue from operations also fell 2.2% to ₹1,434 crore, compared to ₹1,496.7 crore in the previous year’s quarter.

EBITDA stood at ₹453 crore, a decline of 10.8% from ₹508.3 crore YoY. EBITDA margin contracted to 31.6% from 34% last year, reflecting some pressure on profitability.

Prabha Narasimhan, Managing Director & CEO of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, said, “Our Q1 results reflect persistent headwinds from tough operating conditions on account of subdued urban demand and elevated competition intensity. The current quarter performance is also influenced by cycling a high base from the previous year; Net Sales grew at 12% CAGR in the base year same period (Q1 FY23-Q1 FY25). We continued to work towards execution of our strategic priorities. We have made good strides in category premiumization, with our premium portfolio delivering strong revenue growth. We also prioritized brand investment, leveraging our healthy profit margins. We expect to navigate the current challenges and anticipate a gradual recovery in the back half of the year.”

Shares of Colgate-Palmolive (India) traded mildly lower after the results announcement, reflecting investor caution over the muted performance. The stock opened at ₹2,396.50, touched a high of ₹2,403.90, and slipped to a low of ₹2,352.00 during the session. It remains closer to its 52-week low of ₹2,311.50, while the 52-week high stands at ₹3,890.00.

Colgate-Palmolive India declares interim dividend of ₹24 per share

Aditya Bhagchandani — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:17:35 +0000

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has declared its first interim dividend for the financial year 2024-25. The Board has approved a dividend of ₹24 per equity share, with a face value of ₹1 per share. The total dividend payout will amount to ₹653 crore. This dividend will be disbursed starting November 21, 2024, to shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members or Beneficial Owners as of November 4, 2024.

Commenting on the company’s consistent performance, Ms. Prabha Narasimhan, Managing Director & CEO of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, expressed her satisfaction, highlighting the broad-based growth across portfolios, led by flagship products such as Colgate Maxfresh and Colgate Strong Teeth. She emphasized that, despite challenging market conditions, Colgate remains committed to investing in superior products and expanding advertising efforts.

Colgate-Palmolive India Q2 FY2025 Results: Net profit jumps 16.2% YoY to ₹395.1 crore

This quarter also saw notable innovation with the launch of Colgate Visible White Purple, which uses color theory for whitening products. The company continues to push premiumisation across its portfolio, including its toothbrush category, which has seen strong double-digit growth. Additionally, new advertisements for Colgate Total, which features patented Dual Zinc and Arginine technology, have further strengthened the company’s market position.

This dividend declaration reflects the company’s robust financial position and its commitment to delivering value to shareholders while maintaining focus on product innovation and premiumisation strategies.

Colgate-Palmolive India launches new visible white purple toothpaste

Aditya Bhagchandani — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:49:35 +0000

Colgate-Palmolive (India) has expanded its Visible White range with the introduction of a new product, the Visible White Purple Toothpaste.

According to sources, Colgate introduces a new product to its ‘Visible White’ range – the Visible White Purple Toothpaste.This launch is aimed at strengthening the company’s presence in the premium oral care segment.

Despite the new product launch, shares of Colgate-Palmolive closed 0.70% lower at ₹3,645.70. On the technical front, the stock’s 200-day moving average (DMA) stands at ₹2,764.12, while its 50-DMA is at ₹3,286.37. The stock currently trades between these averages, indicating that it could move in either direction in the near future.