Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited (COLPAL) announced key changes in its management structure on October 22, 2026. The company appointed Ms. Ragini Gajaria as an Internal Auditor, following the recommendation of its Audit Committee. This strategic move aims to bolster the company’s internal audit framework and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Internal Auditor Appointment

Ms. Ragini Gajaria’s appointment is effective from October 22, 2026. Her role will be pivotal in overseeing the company’s internal financial controls and compliance processes, thereby enhancing the overall governance structure.

Executive Changes

The board also noted the resignation of Mr. Gunjit Jain, the Executive Vice President – Marketing, effective November 30, 2026. Mr. Jain’s departure is part of his decision to pursue a professional growth opportunity outside the company. Moreover, the company has approved the appointment of Mr. Akash Parekh, currently Senior Director, Marketing – Asia Pacific (APAC), as the new Executive Vice President – Marketing, effective December 1, 2026. This transition is expected to maintain the company’s competitive edge in the market.

Additionally, the board will seek approval from the members for appointing Mr. Manish Anandani as the Managing Director & CEO through a Postal Ballot process. The cut-off date for this process is October 23, 2026. The company has appointed Mr. S. N. Ananthasubramanian or, failing him, Mr. S. N. Viswanathan of M/s. S. N. Ananthasubramanian & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries, as the scrutinizers for conducting the Postal Ballot process.

Source: NSE Corporate Announcement

Fundamental & Technical Analysis of Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited

Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited belongs to the Consumer Defensive › Household & Personal Products sector. Here’s a quick read on where the business and the stock stand today.

Colgate falls 13.3% over three months and has not found a floor yet. The PEG stands at 4.35 — severely stretched. Any earnings miss could trigger a sharp de-rating. Margins at 21.7% are impressive but need to be sustained — any compression would be a red flag. The stock sits at 9% of its 52-week range, close to annual lows. Historically, value investors build positions at these levels — though cheap stocks can stay cheap. Revenue grows at 4.9% and the stock moves sideways over three months. Neither side makes a strong case. The next earnings print will likely break this stock out of its current range. Check Fundamentals of Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited.

Marico Limited (NSE: MARICO) today highlighted significant progress in its climate action journey on the occasion of the International Day of Climate Action. Reinforcing its commitment to building a low-carbon future, the company has achieved an 89.3% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity compared to its FY13 baseline and a 29.95% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions intensity against its FY19 baseline.

Decarbonisation Efforts

The progress achieved to date has been driven by a combination of increased renewable energy adoption, energy-efficiency measures, process optimisation, and the transition to lower-carbon energy sources across operations. In FY2025-26, renewable energy accounted for 77.3% of Marico’s operational energy consumption, while its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity stood at 0.84 tCO₂e per crore of revenue.

Future Goals

As part of its decarbonisation roadmap, Marico is targeting a 93% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, compared to its FY13 baseline. Residual emissions will be addressed through carbon sequestration initiatives and verified carbon offsets.

Commenting on the occasion, Amit Bhasin, Chief Legal Officer, Group General Counsel and Secretary, CSR Committee of Marico Limited, said, “Climate action is an integral part of our business strategy and long-term growth agenda. Building a future-ready organisation requires sustainability to be embedded across operations, supply chains and decision-making processes.”

Additional details on Marico’s climate action journey, including its transition pathway, decarbonisation strategy, targets and progress, are available in the Climate Action Report FY2025-26.

Source: NSE Corporate Announcement

Fundamental & Technical Analysis of Marico Limited

Marico Limited belongs to the Consumer Defensive › Household & Personal Products sector. Here’s a quick read on where the business and the stock stand today.

Marico moves sideways over three months, with neither buyers nor sellers taking control. The PEG stands at 5.08 — severely stretched. Any earnings miss could trigger a sharp de-rating. Revenue grows at 11.8% and profits at 10.6% CAGR. However, that pace does not justify a premium multiple. The stock holds at 43% of its 52-week range with RSI at 41. In other words, neither side has a clear edge right now. Revenue grows at 11.8% and the stock moves sideways over three months. Neither side makes a strong case. The next earnings print will likely break this stock out of its current range. Check Fundamentals of Marico Limited.

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABDL) has announced the commencement of commercial operations at its new malt distillery in Rangapur, Telangana. This greenfield facility, with an approved manufacturing capacity of approximately 4.4 million barrels per annum, marks a significant milestone in expanding ABDL’s domestic production footprint and vertically integrating its core supply chain.

Enhanced Production Capabilities

The new malt distillery will enable ABDL to manufacture malt spirit in-house, providing the company greater control over the important input used in its whisky portfolio. This will help ensure consistent quality and provide a steady, dependable supply of malt spirit as production scales up.

Strategic Backward Integration

Commenting on the commencement, Amar Sinha, Managing Director, ABDL, said, “The start of operations at the malt distillery is an important step at ABDL, this underscores ABDL’s disciplined approach to backward integration and process excellence. Moving critical production inputs in-house enhances operating margins, insulates core brands from market fluctuations, and establishes a robust foundation for next-generation spirits development.”

Rangapur has evolved into the operational anchor of ABDL’s growth story. With grain distillation, PET bottle production, bottling operations, and now with malt distillation, ABDL has created an end-to-end, integrated manufacturing hub. This complete self-reliance provides total control over cost, quality, and supply continuity, while giving the teams the agility and scale to innovate and premiumize with speed.

Source: NSE Corporate Announcement

Fundamental & Technical Analysis of Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited belongs to the Consumer Defensive › Beverages – Wineries & Distilleries sector. Here’s a quick read on where the business and the stock stand today.

Allied gains 21.4% over three months and trades near its 52-week highs. The PEG of 0.23 is extremely low. Either the market misses the growth story, or there is a catch worth investigating. Thin margins at 5.6% leave limited room for error — any demand softness or cost spike hits the bottom line hard. Buyers show up with 2.0x the volume of sellers. Moreover, they dominated on 19 of recent sessions versus 11 for sellers — a healthy accumulation pattern. Both the business and the stock move in the right direction. Revenue grows at 7.4%, profits at 422.6%, and the PEG sits at 0.23 — below its growth rate. That combination is rare. Check Fundamentals of Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited.