Hindustan Unilever

HUL, Asian Paints among firms planning price hikes before festive season

Leading consumer companies, including Hindustan Unilever and Asian Paints, are planning price hikes ahead of the festive season as higher commodity costs and inflationary pressures squeeze margins

Stable demand and steady margins positive for Hindustan Unilever

HUL shares recover as investors focus on stronger FY27 growth outlook, steady margins and improving demand despite commodity cost pressures

HUL rebounds 4% a day after earnings-led rout; brokerages see 18-24% upside

Steady volume growth and stable outlook drive their positive stance on HUL, with the recent correction suggesting that downside risks are limited. Brokerage targets signal an 18-24 per cent upside.

After June quarter miss, Hindustan Unilever pins hopes on volume-led growth

Hindustan Unilever's net profit declined on a high tax-credit base, while net sales rose 10 per cent and underlying volume growth stood at 5 per cent in Q1FY27

Unilever to invest in India to protect leadership position: CEO Fernandez

The FMCG major said India will be a key contributor to Unilever's long-term growth as it continues investing to strengthen market leadership across categories

Unilever India signals more price hikes as commodity inflation persists

The US-Israel war on Iran has saddled corporations worldwide with higher energy, freight and commodity costs, squeezing margins and prompting price increases

HUL Q1FY27 result: Profit falls 3% to ₹2,673 cr, revenue rises 10% annually

Underlying volume growth was 5 per cent, while EBITDA rose 8 per cent to ₹3,947 crore and its margin narrowed 40 basis points to 23 per cent year-on-year

Q1 results: L&T, HUL, Pfizer, Varun Beverages, and 70 more on July 28

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Ambuja Cements, Suzlon Energy, Birlasoft, Tata Capital, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance, and Pine Labs are also to release their April-June earnings today

HUL Q1 preview: PAT may rise by 10%; volume growth to aid topline

HUL Q1 earnings preview: Analysts expect Hindustan Unilever's revenue to increase by 7-10 per cent, on the back of 5-7 per cent volume growth. PAT may rise by 10 per cent in the first quarter.

Employee headcount shrinks at HUL, Dabur amid hike in median pay in FY26

India's top FMCG companies presented a mixed picture on staff strength in 2025-26, with Hindustan Unilever and Dabur trimming their permanent workforce even as most players in the sector raised median employee remuneration, according to disclosures in their annual reports. While Nestle India, Marico and Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) added to their headcount during the fiscal, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) and Dabur saw a decline in permanent employees on their rolls, the filings showed. Median remuneration increases across companies in FY26 ranged between 6.08 per cent and 12.1 per cent, with Tata Consumer Products leading and HUL trailing among the five majors. HUL's permanent employee count fell to 5,898 as of March 31, 2026, from 6,604 a year earlier, a reduction of over 700 employees. The percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees for the financial year was 6.08 per cent, lower than the 8.39 per cent increase recorded in FY25. However, in FY26, the average sala

War-led input cost hikes impacted Q1: HUL chairman Nitin Paranjpe

HUL chairman says higher commodity costs following the West Asia conflict will weigh on Q1, but expects easing ahead and says the company remains well placed to manage short-term volatility

India remains fastest-growing major economy: HUL chairman Nitin Paranjpe

India remains the world's fastest-growing major economy despite a challenging global environment, and sustaining high growth will require continued reforms, investments and execution, HUL Chairman Nitin Paranjpe said on Tuesday. Addressing shareholders at the 93rd AGM, India has demonstrated "structural resilience" at a time when global economies are grappling with geopolitical conflicts, climate volatility, tightening financial conditions and shifting consumer behaviour. "While growth expectations have moderated, India continues to be the fastest-growing major economy," he said. India's long-term growth prospects are supported by "three drivers", which are favourable demographics, digital public infrastructure and a proactive policy environment. According to Paranjpe, India's young population can become a force multiplier for consumption, productivity and innovation, while the country's digital public infrastructure has created a unique foundation for commerce, credit and financia

Unilever explores bid for Thorne amid beauty and wellness expansion

Consumer goods giant is among bidders for US supplements maker Thorne, reportedly valued at up to $4 billion, as it accelerates its shift towards health and wellness

Domestic demand drives India's growth momentum despite challenges: HUL

Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) remains confident about India's long-term growth prospects despite near-term economic challenges, with the FMCG major betting on rising consumption, premiumisation and digital transformation to drive future growth, Chairman Nitin Paranjpe said. Acknowledging that the near-term environment will continue to present challenges, Paranjpe while addressing the shareholders, said, "India has consistently demonstrated resilience, emerging stronger through periods of uncertainty". "For HUL, with deep roots in the country, we will navigate this environment with agility and discipline - anchored in our unwavering commitment to serve our consumers," he said in the latest annual report. Paranjpe said HUL, which owns popular brands as Surf excel, Dove, Horlicks, Lifebuoy, Lakme, and Brooke Bond and reaches 9 out of 10 Indian households, is investing decisively in its future, reimagining its business with the consumer at the centre. It is strengthening its portfolio a

India's long-term growth remains intact despite near-term hurdles: HUL

HUL Chairman Nitin Paranjpe says strong domestic demand, structural reforms and digital transformation continue to underpin India's long-term growth prospects

HUL inaugurates AI-powered fragrance hub to accelerate product innovation

The new Unilever Fragrance Hub in Mumbai combines consumer insights, science, and AI to accelerate fragrance innovation and strengthen India's role as a global R&D centre

Higher input costs, price hikes likely to play spoilsport for HUL

HUL beats estimates on cost control and strong volume growth, but margin pressures from rising input costs may trigger further price hikes ahead

Shortage of competition in Indian market to support Unilever's growth: CEO

Disruptions in the global supply chain and a surge in packaging costs due to rising crude oil prices have led to a shortage of local competition in markets like India, and it may support Unilever's volume growth in categories such as home care, said Chief Executive Officer Fernando Fernandez. The British multinational consumer goods maker "sees opportunities coming from the constraints in supply in the global market" even as its multipolar supply chain remains resilient. "We are seeing some shortage in some local players, particularly in India and Southeast Asia, that can support our volumes, and it will make easier the passing of pricing in the future," said Fernandez in the earnings call. In Q1/2026, the British consumer goods major achieved its highest-ever share in laundry powders in the Indian market, and is also "sharply" increasing its position in the fast-growing liquid detergent segment. The performance of its local unit Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), which reported a 6 per

HUL Q4 profit rises 21.4% on divestment gains boost, volume increases 6%

Consumer goods giant says it is 'navigating headwinds' created by heightened geopolitical tensions

HUL shares slip 3% despite 20% growth in Q4 PAT; ₹22 dividend declared

The board of HUL has approved a final dividend of ₹22 per share of Re 1 face value for FY26.