Last updated: March 2026
Ownership: Foreign-owned (Colgate India)
Confidence: High
India Impact: Medium
Manufacturing: Partially in India
Equity Ownership
0%
Parent Company Country
United States
Manufacturing in India
40%
Revenue Retained in India
40%
Colgate is a foreign-owned brand headquartered in New York, United States. It was founded in 1806. The brand operates under Colgate India. It is classified as a Foreign Multinational in India.
Many people think Colgate is an Indian brand, but it is actually owned by Colgate India.
Classified as Foreign-Controlled because it is owned by Colgate India and headquartered in United States.
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Colgate operates under Colgate India.
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Colgate is owned by Colgate India.
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Colgate India
Colgate is a foreign-owned company operating in India.
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