Colgate’s India playbook is losing its lustre

Low-end offerings and ‘specialist’ brands are putting the squeeze on the toothpaste giant. What doesn’t help is its laggy response to market trends.

29 September, 202513 min
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Colgate’s India playbook is losing its lustre

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