Company / Organised Sector Info
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited
Industry: Consumer Staples
HQ: Mumbai, India
Founded: 1937
Employees: over 4,000
Revenue: ₹4,000 crores
Parent: Colgate-Palmolive Company
Website: https://www.colgatepalmolive.co.in
A leading oral care company known for its toothpaste and toothbrushes.
Company Journey
| 1806 | Founded as a soap and candle business by William Colgate in New York City. |
| 1873 | Launched the first toothpaste in a jar. |
| 1896 | Introduced the first toothpaste in a tube. |
| 1928 | Merged with Palmolive-Peet Company. |
| 1953 | Acquired the Hill's Pet Nutrition. |
| 1992 | Acquired the Softsoap brand. |
| 2006 | Celebrated 200 years of operation. |
| 2020 | Announced sustainability goals for 2025. |
Colgate-Palmolive is a global consumer products company specializing in oral care, personal care, home care, and pet nutrition. It has a long history of innovation in the personal care industry and has expanded its product offerings through acquisitions and brand development.
Confidence: 100%
Products & Services
Primary Offerings:
- Oral Care
- Personal Care
- Home Care
- Pet Nutrition
Flagship Product(s): Colgate Toothpaste, Palmolive Soap, Ajax Cleaner, Hill's Pet Nutrition
Industries Served: Consumer Goods
Audience & Market Fit
Best Fit Audience: Consumers seeking personal and home care products
Company Size Focus: Large
Region Focus: Global
Use-case Tags: Hygiene, Health, Cleaning, Pet Care
Confidence: 90%
A leading oral care company known for its toothpaste and toothbrushes.
HQ: Mumbai, India
Founded: 1937
Industry: Consumer Staples
Revenue: ₹4,000 crores
