HUL's Q2 profit up 3.8 pc to Rs 2,694 cr; sales see flat volume growth
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Dated:- 23-10-2025
PTI
New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI) FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) on Thursday reported a 3.8 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 2,694 crore and sales was up 2.1 per cent in the September quarter of FY'26 with a “flat underlying volume growth” due to the transitory impact of GST changes and prolonged monsoon in parts of the country.
HUL, which owns popular brands such as Rin, Surf Excel, Lux, Horlicks etc had logged a net profit of Rs 2,595 crore in the July-September quarter a year ago.
The company's revenue stood at Rs 16,034 crore in the July-September quarter of this financial year, up from Rs 15,703 crore in the co
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the corresponding quarter a year ago.
However, Profit After Tax grew by 4 per cent, primarily driven by one-off positive impact (Rs 184 crore) pursuant to resolution of prior yearsÂ’ tax matters between UK and Indian tax authorities,” it said.
HUL's total expenses in the September quarter were at Rs 12,999 crore, up 3.32 per cent.
Its total income, which includes other revenue, was up 1.5 per cent to Rs 16,388 crore.
“We delivered a competitive performance with an Underlying Sales Growth (USG) of 2 per cent and an EBITDA margin of 23.2 per cent in the quarter,” HUL CEO and Managing Director Priya Nair said.
The latest GST reforms are a positive step by the government to drive consumption, expected to increase disposable income and
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transitory impact of GST rate rationalisation. Skin Care, including Colour Cosmetics, grew by high single digits, driven by continued momentum in the Future Core and Market Makers portfolio, and a well-executed winter loading ahead of the season,” it said.
HUL's revenue from Personal Care was flat at Rs 2,425 crore in the September quarter. It was at Rs 2,411 crore in the corresponding quarter.
According to HUL, the segment was “impacted by GST rate transition in the quarter”.
HUL's revenue from food was up 1.73 per cent in the September quarter to Rs 3,869 crore. This was at Rs 3,803 crore in the corresponding July-September quarter a year ago.
The segment has a double-digit growth in beverages supported by overall performance ami
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