Hindustan Unilever Limited News
Who is Priya Nair? All you need to know about new MD & CEO of Hindustan Unilever
Hindustan Unilever Limited has appointed Priya Nair as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective August 1, 2025. She will be the first woman CEO and MD of the FMCG major. She has a 30-year career at HUL, leading brands like Dove and Sunsilk.
1 min read10 Jul 2025Priya Nair to succeed Rohit Jawa as Hindustan Unilever CEO and MD
Rohit Jawa will step down as CEO and MD on 31 July to pursue the next chapter in his personal and professional journey. Jawa was named as the HUL's Managing Director & CEO in 2023.
1 min read10 Jul 2025Optimistic HUL targets 10% earnings growth over medium-to-long term
Broad macro-economic indicators such as lower inflation, tax changes resulting in higher disposable income, and a good monsoon would lead to a “gradual improvement” in demand, said HUL chairman Nitin Paranjpe.
2 min read30 Jun 2025HUL, Nestle lag as FMCG volumes stay weak—what could drive a 2025 rebound?
In the last few years, India’s FMCG sector missed the bull market, and then failed to live up to its defensive billing during the market correction. The March quarter wasn’t great either—HUL, Nestle, Britannia posted muted results. Where do these companies go from here?
10 min read9 Jun 2025Multi-channel push: From quick commerce to premium beauty, HUL adapts to evolving consumer habits
HUL is leveraging advanced technology to strengthen its presence in modern trade, e-commerce, and the fast-growing quick commerce.
3 min read30 May 2025Hindustan Unilever: Profit margin takes a back seat to growth
The FMCG giant plans to step up investments in advertising & promotion, trade channel spends and brand development across segments. As such, it expects Ebitda margin to be in the range of 22-23%, which is 100 basis points lower than its earlier guidance.
3 min read25 Apr 2025HUL Q4 result today: Shares rise 2%; here's what experts expect from FMCG major's Q4 earnings
HUL Q4 result today: Hindustan Unilever is expected to report a 2% revenue growth in Q4, primarily from price increases in select categories. Analysts predict muted earnings due to competitive pressures and inflation.
2 min read24 Apr 2025HUL Q4 preview: Another tepid quarter as volume growth stays elusive
Analysts expect HUL to post among the weakest volume growth in the sector once again. Rural recovery is slow, input costs remain high, and consumer downtrading is visible in smaller packs.
3 min read23 Apr 2025Mint Primer: Why are sunscreen makers slugging it out in court?
The Delhi High Court is reviewing a case filed by Honasa Consumer against Hindustan Unilever for allegedly misleading ads about sunscreen SPF ratings. HUL must amend its advertising while the court evaluates the legitimacy of the claims.
2 min read21 Apr 2025HUL, Honasa settle ad dispute amid rising heat in India’s sunscreen wars
HUL and Honasa called a truce after a Delhi court ordered changes to a controversial sunscreen ad. The skirmish spotlights intensifying competition and consumer awareness in India’s fast-growing skincare market.
2 min read17 Apr 2025