**Hindustan Unilever Q2 FY26 Results: Profit Rises 4% Despite GST Transition Impact**

*Mumbai, October 23, 2025:* Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) announced its financial results for the quarter ended **September 30, 2025**, reporting a resilient performance amid temporary headwinds from GST rate changes and prolonged monsoons. The FMCG major posted an **Underlying Sales Growth (USG)** of **2%** and a **flat Underlying Volume Growth (UVG)**. **EBITDA margin** stood at **23.2%**, down by 90 basis points year-on-year due to higher investments. **Profit after tax (PAT)** grew **4%**, aided by a one-time tax settlement gain, while **PAT before exceptional items** declined **4%**. **Segment Highlights:** * **Home Care:** Delivered mid-single-digit volume growth led by strong performance in liquids and household care. * **Beauty & Wellbeing:** Reported 5% USG, driven by robust skin care and health & wellbeing demand, though hair care saw temporary GST-related moderation. * **Personal Care:** Flat turnover, with premium soaps and bodywash maintaining growth momentum. * **Foods:** 3% USG, supported by double-digit growth in beverages; ice cream and packaged foods saw temporary softness. The **Board declared an interim dividend of ₹19 per share** for FY26. **CEO Priya Nair** stated that the company expects trading conditions to normalize by early November as markets adjust to GST changes. HUL remains focused on **portfolio transformation, digital capability building, and scaling high-growth categories** to drive sustainable, volume-led growth in the medium term. *Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.*