Hindustan Unilever Q2 profit up 4% to ₹2,685 crore on festive demand recovery

HUL’s Q2 profit rose 4% to ₹2,685 crore as festive demand and rural recovery drove sales; analysts flag personal care competition as a margin risk.

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Hindustan Unilever Q2 profit up 4% to ₹2,685 crore on festive demand recovery

Hindustan Unilever Ltd reported a 4% year-on-year increase in consolidated profit to ₹2,685 crore for Q2 FY26, supported by a 5% rise in revenue amid strong festive consumption. Volume growth stood at 3%, led by the home care and beauty segments. The company declared an interim dividend of ₹19 per share. Management cited easing input costs and rural rebound as positive indicators. Analysts highlighted that stable pricing and improving discretionary demand could sustain topline momentum, though competitive intensity in personal care remains a watch factor for margins.
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