HUL Q1 FY27: Profit Declines 4% as Margin Pressure Intensifies

Hindustan Unilever reported a 4% YoY decline in standalone net profit to ₹2,631 crore in Q1 FY27, hurt by higher raw material costs and expenses, including disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. Core EBITDA margin contracted 40 bps, while management warned that commodity inflation is likely to persist in the near term, keeping margin pressure elevated. $HINDUNILVR