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3. Colgate Palmolive

Gained: 37.36 percent to 1118.25 from 814.10

Market Cap: 15,176.80 Crore

Colgate-Palmolive is engaged in the personal care business, which includes oral care. The oral care products manufactured by the Company include toothpastes, toothbrushes, toothpowder, whitening products and mouthwash. The personal care products manufactured by the Company include body wash, liquid hand wash, shave preps, skin care and hair care. The household care product manufactured by the Company includes surface care. The other products and treatments provided by the Company include gingivitis treatment, sensitivity treatment, tooth whitening, fluoride therapy, mouth ulcer treatment and specialty cleaning. Colgate-Palmolive Company is the Company’s ultimate holding company.

Colgate Palmolive is currently traded at 1,123.40 and previously closed at 1,109.80. Its 52 week high is 1,231.10 and 52 week low is 716.15. It is traded with an average volume of 45,384 everyday.