Colgate-Palmolive's global CEO, Noel Wallace, admitted that the company had become sidetracked by focusing on the Ayurvedic segment in India, but has since refocused on its core strengths and scientific principles that established its brand. At the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference, Wallace emphasized the company's return to its fundamental oral care expertise, which has led to growth in both core and premium toothpaste segments in India.
