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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

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From risk capital taxation and Uttar Pradesh's caste churn to political defections and fractured consumer markets, today's BS Opinion page maps power, money and strategy

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

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

HUL Q4 result: Profit rises 21% to ₹2,994 cr, sales up 8% at ₹16,172 cr

For the entire FY26, HUL reported a profit of ₹15,059 crore, which was helped by the divestment of Nutritionalab. Total income rose 4.6 per cent to ₹65,219 crore

Not in any discussions to divest foods portfolio: Hindustan Unilever

HUL denies divestment talks as parent Unilever explores sale of global foods business, including discussions with McCormick & Company

TCS, HUL, Ashok Leyland, 2 more stocks may fall up to 14%: Tech analyst

Muthuselvaraj M, Research Analyst at Mirae Asset ShareKhan highlights that TCS and HUL have broken down from a triangle pattern, while Ashok Leyland may have formed a double top on the weekly chart.

Mcap of 9 most valued firms declines by ₹2.18 trn, HUL biggest gainer

The combined market valuation of nine of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 2,18,902.09 crore last week, with Bharti Airtel taking the biggest hit in line with a bearish trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark tanked 1,527.52 points or 1.84 per cent. "Equity markets ended the week under notable pressure as persistent geopolitical tensions and weakness in technology stocks weighed on sentiment," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Hindustan Unilever emerged as the only gainer. The market valuation of Bharti Airtel tumbled Rs 55,852.12 crore to Rs 10,71,853.25 crore. HDFC Bank's valuation eroded by Rs 37,580.1 crore to Rs 13,65,659.38 crore. The market valuation of Reliance Industries dropped by Rs 34,846.12 crore to Rs 18,86,832.66 crore, and that of Bajaj Finance tanked by Rs 20,316.41 crore to Rs 6,20,070.59 crore. Tata Consultancy Services' market capitalisation (mcap) slumped Rs 18,180.89 crore to Rs 9,53,872.59 crore.

HUL to invest ₹2,000 crore to scale manufacturing for premium categories

HUL will invest up to ₹2,000 crore over two years to expand capacity in premium beauty, wellbeing and home care liquids, aiming to enhance supply-chain agility and future readiness

HUL tops Perpetual Capital Hurun India Impact 50 as India Inc steps up ESG

HUL leads the Hurun India Impact 50-2026 rankings as ESG investing deepens, renewable energy adoption rises and carbon neutrality targets accelerate across India Inc

Hindustan Unilever fully buys Zywie Ventures, sells stake in Nutritionalab

HUL divests stake in Wellbeing Nutrition for ₹307 crore and moves to fully acquire OZiva for ₹824 crore as USV expands into nutraceutical and wellness space

HUL Q3 net profit more than doubles to ₹6,607 crore on demerger gain

Underlying PAT grows 1 per cent to ₹2,562 crore; revenue up 5.6 per cent in Q3FY26; HUL to fully acquire OZiva for ₹824 crore, divest Wellbeing Nutrition stake

Q3 results today: Coal India, ONGC, HUL, and HAL among more than 500 firms

Q3FY26 company results: Firms including Biocon, Lupin, Petronet LNG, IRCTC, Indraprastha Gas, Schneider Electric and are also to release their October-December earnings today

Two more HUL manufacturing units receive WEF Lighthouse recognition

HUL's Gandhidham and Pondicherry plants have been recognised by the World Economic Forum as Advanced 4IR Lighthouses, taking the company's total Lighthouse sites to five

Kwality Wall's India appoints board ahead of Hindustan Unilever demerger

It has access to introduce Ben & Jerry's, Viennetta and Yasso brands in India

HUL Q2FY26 volume growth flat amid GST transition; profit rises 3.6%

Hindustan Unilever's consolidated net profit rises 4% to Rs 2,694 crore in Q2 FY26, while underlying volume growth remained flat due to GST changes and prolonged monsoon

Unilever 'will disproportionately' invest in India, says Fernandez

Unilever CEO Fernando Fernandez said India and the US will get disproportionate investments with focus on beauty, wellbeing and personal care under HUL's new leadership

HUL, Nestle: FMCG stocks rise up to 7% on GST reforms; analysts weigh

Nifty FMCG rose 2.66 per cent in early deals after the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday, simplified the GST structure

HUL appoints Niranjan Gupta as CFO-designate, effective September 1

Ritesh Tiwari will take over as Unilever's global head of M&A and treasury from November 1, while Niranjan Gupta returns to HUL as CFO-designate and management committee member