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Record Date for Interim Dividend for FY 2026-27 is 12th November, 2026
Hindustan Unilever Ltd · 500696
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Hindustan Unilever Ltd has announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended 30th September 2026, with a 15% underlying sales growth, 7% underlying volume growth, and a 9% PAT (bei) growth. The company has also declared an interim dividend of Rs. 19 per share for the financial year ending 31st March 2027, with a record date of 12th November 2026.
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28th October, 2026
Stock Code: BSE: 500696
NSE: HINDUNILVR
ISIN: INE030A01027
BSE Limited, National Stock Exchange of India Ltd
Corporate Relationship Department, Exchange Plaza, 5th Floor,
2nd Floor, New Trading Wing, Plot No. C/1, G Block,
Rotunda Building, P.J. Towers, Bandra – Kurla Complex,
Dalal Street, Bandra (E),
Mumbai – 400 001 Mumbai – 400 051
Dear Sir/Madam,
Sub: Outcome of the Board Meeting held on 28th October, 2026
This is further to our letter dated 7th October, 2026, intimating the date of Board Meeting for
consideration of Unaudited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter and
half year ended 30th September, 2026.
Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘Listing Regulations’), we would like to
inform you that the Board, at its meeting held today i.e. 28th October, 2026,
i. has approved the Unaudited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the
quarter and half year ended 30th September, 2026.
ii. declared interim dividend of Rs. 19 per equity share of face value of Re. 1/- each for
the financial year ending 31st March, 2027. The record date for the purpose of
determining the entitlement of the shareholders for the interim dividend has been
fixed as Thursday, 12th November, 2026, and dividend will be paid to the shareholders
on Wednesday, 25th November, 2026.
Please find enclosed herewith a copy of the approved Unaudited Standalone and Consolidated
Financial Results along with the Limited Review Report of the Auditors.
We are arranging to publish these results in the newspapers as per Regulation 47 of the
Listing Regulations.
We are also enclosing herewith a copy of the Press Release which will be disseminated
shortly. The Press Release is self-explanatory.
Further, pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations, we are enclosing herewith a
copy of the Investor Presentation on the Unaudited Financial Results of the Company for the
quarter and half year ended 30th September, 2026.
The Board Meeting commenced at 08.30 A.M. (IST) and the discussion on the above items
concluded at 09:25 A.M. (IST). The Board Meeting is continuing for consideration of other
agenda items.
Please take the above information on record.
Thanking You.
Yours faithfully,
For Hindustan Unilever Limited
Radhika Shah
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Membership No: A19308
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 30th SEPTEMBER 2026
Underlying Sales Growth 15%, Underlying Volume Growth 7%, PAT (bei) Growth 9%
Mumbai, 28th October 2026: Hindustan Unilever Limited announced its results for the quarter ended 30th September 2026.
Key highlights:
• Delivered Turnover of ₹ 18,071 crores with USG1 of 15%. Underlying Volume Growth2 was strong at 7%.
• This marks our highest Underlying Sales Growth in the last 14 quarters.
• EBITDA grew 8% year-on-year to ₹ 4,089 crores. EBITDA Margin at 22.6% was within the guided range.
• Profit After Tax before exceptional items grew 9% year-on-year reflecting our focus on competitive, volume-led profit
growth. Reported Profit After Tax at ₹ 2,796 crores was flat due to one-off tax related gains of ₹ 273 crores in exceptional
items in base period.
• First half recorded Turnover of ₹ 35,255 crores with USG of 12% and UVG of 6%. EBITDA grew by 8% while PAT (bei)3 grew
by 9% year-on-year.
• The Board of Directors declared an interim dividend of ₹ 19 per share for financial year ending 31st March 2027.
September Quarter segment highlights:
Home Care | Delivered 22% USG, led by double-digit UVG. Competitive, broad-based growth across formats
Home Care delivered a strong performance with 22% USG driven by double-digit UVG. Both Fabric Wash and Household Care
delivered double-digit, broad-based growth across brands and formats. Liquids continued robust double-digit growth trajectory.
Focused market development and calibrated pricing actions boosted penetration and supported volume resilience.
Premiumisation in powders through Surf excel Easy Wash Rs. 99 pack continued to scale well. Consistent strong growth resulted
in further strengthening of our market leadership. During the quarter, Surf excel and Rin liquids enhanced their propositions to
cater to emerging consumer needs.
Beauty & Wellbeing | Recorded 16% USG driven by double-digit UVG. Premium Skin Care and Hair Care continued to outperform
Beauty & Wellbeing continued to step-up performance delivering 16% USG, driven by double-digit UVG. Hair Care accelerated its
double-digit, volume-led growth trajectory. Performance was broad-based across formats with Premium Hair Care and
innovations continuing to outperform. Skin Care and Colour Cosmetics delivered double-digit, volume-led growth. Premium Skin
Care sustained its growth trajectory driven by double-digit growth in organised trade. During the quarter, we expanded portfolio
of Simple with new Barrier Repair Range and relaunched Vaseline body lotion with upgraded packaging and proposition. Further,
we launched premium Body Serum lotions under Dove and expanded Minimalist range in Skin Care and Hair Care, strengthening
our presence in evolving consumer demand spaces.
Personal Care | Reported 9% USG, driven by double-digit USG in Skin Cleansing
Personal Care delivered 9% USG. Skin Cleansing delivered double-digit USG. Focused market development actions in Pears and
Dove Bars supported delivery of double-digit, volume-led growth. Bodywash continued to strengthen penetration and market
leadership through step-up in sampling initiatives and in-store activations. Oral Care delivered low-single digit USG driven by
premium innovations which continued to scale well. During the quarter, Lux Bar was relaunched with contemporary packaging,
enhancing appeal and reinforcing brand’s beauty positioning.
Foods | Achieved 9% USG, led by double-digit USG in Lifestyle Nutrition and Packaged Foods
Foods delivered 9% USG with low-single digit UVG. Lifestyle Nutrition accelerated its double-digit growth momentum with
continued focus on execution and market development. Horlicks Biscuits and Ready-To-Drink format continued to scale well.
Packaged Foods delivered double-digit, broad-based growth. Coffee delivered high-single digit growth driven by volumes.
Premium tea innovations continued to scale well. During the quarter, Horlicks expanded into high-growth protein segment with
the launch of Horlicks protein powder, while Kissan Condiments refreshed its proposition alongside contemporary packaging.
Priya Nair, CEO and Managing Director, commented, “In September quarter, we delivered 15% Underlying Sales Growth, our
highest in the last 14 quarters, with Turnover of ₹ 18,071 crores. Underlying Volume Growth was strong at 7% reflecting sustained
momentum driven by our focus on crafting desirable brands and strengthening future-fit Go-to-Market. Indian economy remains
resilient, with healthy macro indicators supporting a positive consumption environment. We continue to invest in building long-
term capabilities and remain anchored to the ‘Winning in New India’ strategy of delivering competitive, volume-led profit growth.”
1. Underlying Sales Growth (USG) refers to the increase in turnover for the period, excluding any change in turnover resulting from acquisitions and disposals
2. Underlying Volume Growth (UVG) refers to volume growth including the impact of mix of turnover realisation of products sold
3. PAT (bei): Profit After Tax before exceptional items
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