Hindustan unilever

HUL shares have declined 3.3% since its December quarter results were announced

Hindustan Unilever Q4 results: The one-eyed king in land of the blind

2 min read . 05 May 2019

Slacking GDP growth is likely to hurt Hindustan Unilever's growth and margin prospects. (Vipul Sharma/Mint)

Hindustan Unilever starts to feel the heat of India GDP growth slowdown

2 min read . 20 Mar 2019

For the first time, three Indians—(from left) Sanjiv Mehta, Leena Nair and Nitin Paranjpe—are part of the 11-member Unilever Executive Leadership team that runs the €51 billion consumer goods firm.

Unilever's global leadership team now has 3 Indians for the first time

2 min read . 15 Mar 2019

HUL’s latest Surf Excel ad showcasing Hindu-Muslim unity has been targeted for Love Jihad vilification on social media platforms.

In poll season, brands face backlash over controversial ad campaigns

3 min read . 12 Mar 2019

HUL says no intention to hurt sentiment after modifying Kumbh Mela tea ad tweet

HUL says no intention to hurt sentiment after modifying Kumbh Mela tea ad tweet

2 min read . 07 Mar 2019

Colgate-Palmolive’s Q3 keeps investors smiling

Colgate-Palmolive’s Q3 keeps investors smiling

2 min read . 25 Jan 2019

HUL chairman and managing director Sanjiv Mehta (Abhijit Bhatlekar/Mint)

Only agri reforms can catapult economic growth: HUL’s Sanjiv Mehta

3 min read . 21 Jan 2019

HUL reported a 10% volume growth in the quarter, indicating stable consumer demand. Photo: Pradeep Gaur/Mint

HUL profit rises 9% in quarter it struck the GSK deal

1 min read . 20 Jan 2019

Hindustan Unilever’s December quarter net profit rose 9% year-on-year to ₹1,444 crore on a standalone basis.

HUL realigning water purifier portfolio for higher margins

1 min read . 18 Jan 2019

Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has been delivering strong volume-led growth over the last few quarters, buoyed by an uptick in domestic demand and its cost-cutting measures. Photo: Mint

HUL’s Q3 revenue seen growing 9-11% as margins expand

2 min read . 17 Jan 2019

Amul’s ad emphasized the difference between ice-creams (made from milk fat) and frozen desserts (made from vegetable oil).

Amul savours some relief in its ice-cream advertising war with Hindustan Unilever

2 min read . 29 Dec 2018

On Wednesday, HUL shares rose 0.43% to ₹1,791.15 apiece, reversing a decline of as much as 2.4% on news of the GST penalty. Photo: Mint

HUL considering legal options against GST penalty order

2 min read . 26 Dec 2018

A spokesperson for Hindustan Unilever said the company was reviewing the NAA order. Photo: Mint

Hindustan Unilever fined ₹223 crore for GST profiteering

1 min read . 25 Dec 2018

Sanjiv Mehta, who is also Chairman of CII National Committee on MNCs, said that restrictions on the royalties paid by Indian subsidiaries to their parent companies has been a major concern for MNCs in the recent times. Photo: Mint

HUL’s Sanjiv Mehta pitches for reducing corporate tax rate

2 min read . 13 Dec 2018

HUL shares closed at an all-time high of ₹1,845.60 apiece on the BSE, valuing the FMCG firm at ₹3,99,507.51 crore. Photo: Pradeep Gaur/Mint

HUL market cap crosses ₹4 lakh crore mark for the 1st time

2 min read . 05 Dec 2018

How HUL could benefit from $3.8 billion Horlicks deal

1 min read . 04 Dec 2018

Opinion | Horlicks’s owners may be new but brand story need not be

3 min read . 04 Dec 2018

HUL share price rose almost 5% after Hindustan Unilever announced the ₹31,700 crore acquisition of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare. Graphic: Mint

Unilever uses pricey HUL shares to pay top dollar for GSK Consumer

2 min read . 04 Dec 2018

While the HUL-GSK merger will not be taxable, GlaxoSmithKline’s subsequent sale of its 5.7% stake in the merged entity will be. Photo: AFP

GlaxoSmithKline stake sale in GSK-HUL may attract LTCG tax

1 min read . 04 Dec 2018

The HUL-GSK merger deal will lead to dilution of Unilever Plc’s holding in Hindustan Unilever from 67.2% to 61.9%. Photo: Bloomberg

How Hindustan Unilever clinched GSK Consumer Healthcare deal

4 min read . 04 Dec 2018