Hindustan Unilever Q2 profit rises 4.6 % YoY to ₹2,780 crore on strong home-care growth

Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) reported a 4.6 % year-on-year rise in net profit to ₹2,780 crore for Q2 FY25, driven by robust performance in its home-care and personal-wash segments. Revenue grew 3.2 % YoY to ₹15,650 crore as urban demand remained steady while rural volumes continued to recover gradually. Operating margin expanded 20 bps to 23.3 %. Management highlighted that GST cuts on essential goods will be passed partly through price reductions and volume offers. CEO Rohit Java expects double-digit growth in FY26 as consumer sentiment improves post-festive season.