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HUL's management confident of overcoming short-term challenges despite external volatility
Hindustan Unilever chairman Nitin Paranjape, addressing shareholders at the company's AGM, said global disruptions are the new normal.
FMCG sector set for strong Q1, lower crude oil prices to boost margins, says Anand Rathi; Marico, HUL among top picks
The FMCG sector is expected to see healthy revenue growth in FY27, fueled by innovation and price adjustments. Anand Rathi highlights top picks like Marico and Hindustan Unilever, despite rural demand risks associated with weather conditions impacting the market.
HUL appoints ex-Marico, Flipkart executive Koteshwar LN as Oziva CEO
In a significant leadership shift, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has appointed Koteshwar L.N. as CEO of Oziva, its wellness nutrition brand. Koteshwar, with extensive experience from Marico, Flipkart, and Coca-Cola, will steer the wellness division amidst a surge in market interest. Additionally, his role extends to overseeing HUL's wellness portfolio, notably after acquiring a controlling stake in Liquid I.V.'s parent company, Zywie.
Six of top-10 firms add ₹88,678 crore in mcap, ICICI Bank biggest winner
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued companies went up by Rs 88,678.1 crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest winner. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 297.57 points, or 0.38 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 42.9 points, or 0.17 per cent. "Markets ended the holiday-shortened week with modest gains, advancing in three of the four trading sessions. Sentiment remained constructive, supported by easing crude oil prices, improving geopolitical developments in West Asia, and selective buying by foreign institutional investors (FIIs)," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. While Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro were the gainers, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation. The market valuation of ICICI Bank jumped Rs ...
ITC, HUL among 10 FMCG stocks that have tumbled up to 31% in 2026. How many do you have?
FMCG stocks remained under pressure in 2026, with the sector index declining 10% year-to-date amid geopolitical disruptions and inflationary pressures. Most major names, including ITC, Dabur and Godrej Consumer Products saw sharp declines, while Hindustan Unilever and Colgate-Palmolive showed relative resilience.
'Britannia, Dabur At Risk': Macquarie Flags Monsoon Risk For Rural Consumer Stocks; Check Top Picks
Macquarie prefers companies with stronger structural growth drivers and relatively better positioning. Its top picks in the consumer space are Titan, Lenskart, Marico and Hindustan Unilever (HUL).
Asian Paints, HUL, five other stocks to trade ex-dividend from today; Details here
Hindustan Unilever, India's largest FMCG company had also announced a final dividend of ₹22 per share, along with its earnings. The record date for that payout is today.
Record Date Alert: From Bajaj Auto to HUL, companies set for corporate actions this week
A number of major companies which announced share buybacks, dividends and bonus issue of shares for its shareholders are set to see their record dates in the upcoming week. Some of the major ones include Bajaj Auto, Hindustan Unilever, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) among others. Here's a look at the complete list:
Mcap of 8 most valued firms surges by ₹1.90 trn, ICICI Bank shines
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 1.90 lakh crore last week, with ICICI Bank stealing the show, in tandem with a rally in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 1,284.61 points, or 1.73 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 256.2 points, or 1 per cent. "Indian equity markets ended a volatile week on a strong note, snapping a two-week losing streak amid improving global sentiment and supportive measures from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aimed at attracting foreign currency inflows," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Investor confidence improved on optimism surrounding a potential USIran peace deal, which raised hopes of easing geopolitical tensions and stabilising energy markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
HUL rises 3% as JPMorgan sees premiumisation, rural demand driving growth
41 analysts have coverage on Hindustan Unilever, of which 29 of them have a "buy" rating on the stock, nine say "hold" and three have a "sell" rating. The consensus estimates of price targets have imply an upside potential of 21% from Tuesday's closing levels.
HUL Shares Jump As JP Morgan Remains Bullish On Stable Demand Outlook — Check Target Price
Shares of Hindustan Unilever (HUL) rose on Wednesday, June 10 after JP Morgan maintained 'overweight' coverage on the stock citing stable demand outlook and organisational restructuring. Share price advanced 2.78% intraday to Rs 2,192 apiece.
7 most valued firms' mcap eroded ₹1.25 trn last week, RIL took biggest hit
The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most-valued firms eroded by Rs 1.25 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit, in-line with a bearish trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 532.4 points, or 0.71 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dipped 181.05 points, or 0.76 per cent. "Persistent FII selling remained the key drag on market sentiment despite supportive developments such as cooling crude oil prices and a recovery in the rupee against the US dollar. Concerns regarding the pace of monsoon advancement also weighed on investor confidence," Santosh Meena, Head of Research at Swastika Investmart Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India were the gainers. The market valuation of ...