Hindustan Unilever Ltd reported a 6% YoY Q2 RESULTS

Hindustan Unilever Ltd reported a 6% year-on-year increase in net profit for the quarter ended September. The FMCG major's revenue from operations rose 6% year-on-year, while underlying volume growth stood at 7%, reflecting sustained demand momentum. The maker of Bru coffee and Kissan jam reported underlying sales growth of 15%, its highest in 14 quarters. The company attributed the performance to its focus on building desirable brands and strengthening its future-ready go-to-market strategy. The company declared an interim dividend of Rs 19 per equity share of face value Re 1 each for the financial year ending March 31, 2027. The record date to determine shareholders' eligibility for the interim dividend has been fixed as November 12, 2026. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on November 25, 2026. HUL's foods business registered underlying sales growth of 9%, driven by double-digit growth in the lifestyle category as Horlicks biscuits and ready-to-drink products continued to scale up. The packaged foods portfolio delivered broad-based double-digit growth, while the coffee business recorded high-single-digit, volume-led growth. Premium tea innovations also continued to gain traction. During the quarter, Horlicks expanded into the high-growth protein segment with the launch of Horlicks Protein Powder. Meanwhile, Kissan Condiments refreshed its product proposition with updated packaging. The company said India's resilient economy and healthy macroeconomic indicators continue to support a positive consumption environment.