FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) on Thursday reported a 20.96 per cent rise in March quarter consolidated net profit to ₹2,994 crore helped by an increase in volume and proceeds from the divestment of stake in Nutritionalab.

The company had logged a net profit of ₹2,475 crore in January-March FY25, according to a regulatory filing from HUL.

Revenue from sale of products was up 8.13 per cent at ₹16,172 crore in the March quarter FY26 as against ₹16,172 crore a year ago. This was "driven by 6 per cent Underlying Volume Growth," said HUL in its earnings statement.

Total expenses in the quarter were at ₹16,615 crore, up 7.2 per cent.

Total income, which includes other income, was up 5.01 per cent to ₹16,580 crore. "This marks our highest growth in 12 quarters," it said.

For the entire FY26, HUL reported a profit of ₹15,059 crore, which was helped by the divestment of Nutritionalab. Total income rose 4.6 per cent to ₹65,219 crore.

Commenting on the results, CEO and Managing Director Priya Nair said: "Financial Year 2026 witnessed an improved demand environment driven by supportive macro-economic policies."

During the year, HUL took decisive actions to accelerate growth, including sharpening the portfolio, scaling investments, strengthening frontline demand generation capabilities, and simplifying the organisation to drive speed, focus, and execution.

"These initiatives resulted in consistent improvement in performance through the year with 8 per cent revenue growth and 7 per cent underlying sales growth in the March quarter, translating into 5 per cent underlying sales growth for the financial year," she said.

Over the outlook, Nair said heightened geopolitical tensions have led to commodity and currency volatility.

"We are navigating these headwinds through disciplined savings, the resilience of our global and local supply chain and calibrated pricing actions. Looking ahead, we are well positioned to navigate this volatile operating environment, supported by our strong brands, robust financial position and operational agility," she added.

Shares of HUL on Thursday were trading at Rs 2,243.35 apiece on BSE, down 3.01 per cent.

Published on April 30, 2026