Hindustan Unilever share news, announcements and annual reports
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Hindustan Unilever Limited · Formerly Hindustan Lever · Face value ₹1 Face value. The nominal value of one share as the company issued it, the unit its share capital is counted in and a dividend can be stated as a percentage of; it has no link to the share price. Face value in the glossary · Listed Jan 1957 on BSE, Jul 1995 on NSE
Last close ₹1,864.60up ₹6.40 (0.34%)BSE ₹1,864.00
Share price at the NSE close on 30 Oct 2026. Previous close ₹1,858.20.
30 Oct: open ₹1,858.00, high ₹1,865.50, low ₹1,840.40
52-week range of traded prices to 30 Oct 2026
₹1,758.20Low, 27 Oct 2026₹2,497.00High, 30 Oct 2025
- Market capMarket capitalisation. Share price times the number of shares: what the whole company is worth at the day's price. The rank is by average market value over the six months to Jun 2026, among listed companies. Market capitalisation: how it is worked out
- ₹4,38,105 Cr10th largest listed
- P/EPrice to earnings, trailing. Market cap divided by the profit of the last twelve months (the latest four quarters, or two half years for a company that reports half-yearly) that belongs to the company's own shareholders, after the share of the other owners of its subsidiaries: what investors pay for each rupee of a year's profit. Price to earnings, trailing: how it is worked out
- 29.09
- P/E without one-offsPrice to earnings without one-off items. Market cap divided by core profit: the profit of the last twelve months (the latest four quarters, or two half years for a company that reports half-yearly) that belongs to the company's own shareholders, less one-off items (exceptional items and the result of businesses sold or closed). Shown where the one-off items move that profit by more than a tenth. The last twelve months' profit includes ₹4,075 crore of one-off items, the largest of them in the quarter to Dec 2025.
- 39.87
- P/BPrice to book. Market cap divided by the net worth that belongs to the company's own shareholders, its assets less everything it owes and less the other owners' share of its subsidiaries, on its latest balance sheet. Price to book: how it is worked out
- 8.97
- Dividend yieldDividend yield. Dividends paid per share in the twelve months to the day, as a percentage of the day's share price.
- 2.18%
- ROEReturn on equity. Profit over the last twelve months (the latest four quarters, or two half years for a company that reports half-yearly) that belongs to the company's own shareholders, as a percentage of their net worth, the money they have in the business. Net worth is the average of the latest balance sheet and the one a year before it.
- 30.9%
- ROE without one-offsReturn on equity without one-off items. Core profit, the profit of the last twelve months (the latest four quarters, or two half years for a company that reports half-yearly) that belongs to the company's own shareholders less one-off items (exceptional items and the result of businesses sold or closed), as a percentage of the same net worth as the return on equity. Shown where the one-off items move that profit by more than a tenth. The last twelve months' profit includes ₹4,075 crore of one-off items, the largest of them in the quarter to Dec 2025.
- 22.5%
- ROCEReturn on capital employed. Operating profit after depreciation (revenue less operating expenses and depreciation, without other income and one-off items) as a percentage of all the money the business runs on: the whole group's net worth, the other owners of its subsidiaries included, plus borrowings. Lease liabilities are not counted: the results filings do not state them. The profit is over the last twelve months (the latest four quarters, or two half years for a company that reports half-yearly); net worth and borrowings are on the latest balance sheet.
- 29.0%
- Debt to equityDebt to equity. Borrowings divided by the whole group's net worth, the other owners of its subsidiaries included: rupees borrowed for each rupee of equity in the business. Lease liabilities are not counted: the results filings do not state them. From the balance sheet at the end of Sep 2026.
- 0.00
- Volume, NSEVolume. Shares traded on the last trading day; delivery is the part buyers kept rather than sold again the same day. Volume in the glossary
- 15,97,40062.8% delivered
Hindustan Unilever share news and announcements
1,107 announcements, routine notices left out, newest first. Page 19 of 23.
Jul 2011
28 Jul · Results
19 Jul · Board meeting
To take on record the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 along with the limited review report of the auditors for the corresponding period.
Jun 2011
May 2011
9 May · Updates
Board of Directors of the Company in their meeting held on May 09, 2011, have approved a proposal for demerger of FMCG exports business including specific exports related manufacturing units of the Company into its wholly owned subsidiary Unilever India Exports Ltd (UIEL), with effect from April 01, 2011. In order to fully exploit the opportunity in export market and to provide necessary focus, flexibility and speed to the business, the Board of Directors considered the above proposal and has, subject to the necessary approvals, decided to demerge FMCG exports business of the Company into its wholly owned subsidiary. The Company will continue to provide all necessary support to UIEL in order to grow the exports business.9 May · Dividend
Final dividend, subject to the approval of shareholders, will be paid to the shareholders on or after August 01, 2011.9 May · Meeting
Company has decided to hold the Annual General Meeting on July 28, 2011 and resolved to close the Register of Members of the Company from July 12, 2011 to July 27, 2011 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of payment of Final Dividend and Annual General Meeting of the Company.9 May · Dividend
Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on May 09, 2011 have recommended a final dividend of Rs. 3.50 per share for the financial year ended March 31, 2011 on Equity Shares of Re.1/- each. The Company has earlier paid an interim dividend of Rs. 3.00 per share on November 15, 2010. The total dividend for the said period amounts to Rs. 6.50 per Equity Share of face value of Re. 1/- each. The final dividend, subject to the approval of shareholders.9 May · Results
Consolidated Results for the year ended on 31-MAR-2011 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 1969102 lacs for year ending on 31-MAR-2011 against Rs. 1776427 lacs for the year ending on 31-MAR-2010. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 229605 lacs for the year ending on 31-MAR-2011 against Rs. 215663 lacs for the year ending on 31-MAR-2010.9 May · Results
Standalone Results for the year ended on 31-MAR-2011 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 1940111 lacs for year ending on 31-MAR-2011 against Rs. 1752380 lacs for the year ending on 31-MAR-2010. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 230597 lacs for the year ending on 31-MAR-2011 against Rs. 220203 lacs for the year ending on 31-MAR-2010.
Apr 2011
29 Apr · Board meeting
Interalia, to take on record the audited annual results for the financial year ended March 31, 2011 and to recommend final dividend, if any, on equity shares for the said period.
Mar 2011
31 Mar · Extinguishment of Shares
Company has extinguished additional 19,00,000 (Nineteen lakhs only) Equity shares, purchased under the buy-back scheme by way of Ninth Debit corporate action executed through Karvy Computershare Private Limited, Registrars and Share Transfer Agents of the Company. Paid up capital before present extinguishment : Rs. 216,13,36,598; Total No of shares Extinguished : 19,00,000; Paid up capital after present extinguishment : Rs. 215,94,36,598.24 Mar · Closure of Buy Back
Company has completed total Buy-back of 2,28,83,204 equity shares of Re. 1/- each, till March 23, 2011 amounting to Rs. 625,29,68,086/- being approximately 99.25% of the total Buy-back Offer of Rs. 630 crores. The number of shares bought back is in excess of the requisite minimum Buy-back of 56,25,000 Equity Shares as stated in the Public Announcement dated August 11, 2010. Further, the Buy-Back Committee of the Board has, at its meeting held on March 23, 2011 decided to close the scheme for Buy-back of Equity Shares from open market route through stock exchange with effect from March 28, 2011 (hereinafter referred to as the Last Date for the Buy-back). All payment obligations relating to the Buy-back offer shall be completed before the Last Date for the Buy-back.15 Mar · Extinguishment of Shares
Company has extinguished additional 784959 (seven lakhs eighty four thousand nine hundred fifty nine only) Equity shares, purchased under the buy-back scheme by way of Sixth Debit corporate action executed through Karvy Computershare Private Limited, Registrars and Share Transfer Agents of the Company. Paid up capital before extinguishment : Rs. 216,81,77,089; Total No of shares Extinguished : 7,84,959; Paid up capital after extinguishment : Rs. 216,73,92,130.9 Mar · Extinguishment of Shares
Company has extinguished additional 4184819 (forty one lakhs eighty four thousand eight hundred nineteen only) Equity shares, purchased under the buy-back scheme by way of Fifth Debit corporate action executed through Karvy Computershare Private Limited, Registrars and Share Transfer Agents of the Company. Paid up capital before extinguishment : Rs. 2,17,23,61,908.Total No of shares Extinguished : 41,84,819; Paid up capital after extinguishment : Rs. 216,81,77,089.
Feb 2011
21 Feb · Extinguishment of Shares
Company has extinguished additional 37,16,000 (thirty seven lakhs sixteen thousand only) Equity shares, purchased under the buy-back scheme by way of Third Debit corporate action executed through Karvy Computershare Private Limited, Registrars and Share Transfer Agents of the Company. Paid up capital before extinguishment : Rs. 2,17,93,16,821.Total No of shares Extinguished : 37,16,000; Paid up capital after extinguishment : Rs. 2,17,56,00,821.9 Feb · Extinguishment of Shares
Company has extinguished additional 28,02,981 (twenty eight lakhs two thousand nine hundred eighty one) Equity shares, purchased under the buy-back scheme by way of Debit corporate action executed through Karvy Computershare Private Limited, Registrars and Share Transfer Agents of the Company. Paid up capital before extinguishment : Rs. 2,18,21,19,802; Total No of shares Extinguished : 28,02,981; Paid up capital after extinguishment : Rs. 2,17,93,16,821.
Jan 2011
25 Jan · Results
Standalone Results for the quarter ended on 31-DEC-2010 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 502701 lacs for quarter ending on 31-DEC-2010 against Rs. 450426 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-DEC-2009. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 63751 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-DEC-2010 against Rs. 64911 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-DEC-2009.14 Jan · Board meeting
To take on record the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 along with the limited review report of the auditors for the corresponding period.
Oct 2010
25 Oct · Dividend
Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on October 25, 2010 has declared an interim dividend of Rs. 3.00 per equity share of face value of Re. 1/- each for the financial year ending March 31, 2011. Further, the dividend will be paid to the shareholders on or after November 15, 2010.25 Oct · Results
Standalone Results for the quarter ended on 30-SEP-2010 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 468087 lacs for quarter ending on 30-SEP-2010 against Rs. 422811 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-SEP-2009. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 56612 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-SEP-2010 against Rs. 42853 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-SEP-2009.14 Oct · Corporate action
Company has fixed November 02, 2010 as the record date for the purpose of determining the entitlement of the shareholders for the interim dividend, if any.14 Oct · Board meeting
To (1) Take on record the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 along with the limited review report of the auditors for the corresponding period and (2) Consider the proposal for payment of interim dividend for the financial year ending March 31, 2011.
Sep 2010
Aug 2010
10 Aug · Management
Merchant Bankers, M/s. HSBC Securities and Capital Markets (India) Private Limited has been appointed as Lead Managers for the Buy-back of equity shares of the Company with effect from July 28, 2010.9 Aug · Updates
Jul 2010
27 Jul · Updates
Hindustan Field Services Private Limited (HFS) was formed as a Joint Venture between Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) and Smollan Holdings (Pty) Limited (Smollan) in terms of the Joint Venture agreement entered in November 2007. HFS was incorporated for building capabilities for 'in-store' execution in Modern Trade and operates as a dedicated venture with processes, capability and culture of execution. The Board of Directors of the Company have now agreed to divest 43.31% stake in HFS in favour of Smollan Group, who are currently holding 49% stake in HFS. HUL will continue to hold 7.69% shareholding of HFS and accordingly HFS will cease to be a subsidiary of the Company.27 Jul · Results
Standalone Results for the quarter ended on 30-JUN-2010 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 479389 lacs for quarter ending on 30-JUN-2010 against Rs. 447568 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-JUN-2009. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 53321 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-JUN-2010 against Rs. 54319 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-JUN-2009.19 Jul · Board meeting
To take on record the Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 along with the limited review report of the auditors of the corresponding period.
Jun 2010
11 Jun · Buyback
Board of Directors of the Company in their meeting held on June 11, 2010 have: (1) Approved the proposal for buy-back of Company's shares at a price not exceeding Rs. 280/- per share and upto an aggregate amount of Rs. 630 Crores, being within 25% of the paid up share capital and free reserves as per the audited balance sheet as at 31st March, 2010. The proposal for buy-back is subject to necessary shareholders' approval and compliance of statutory process. The buy back is proposed to be carried out from open market through the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. (2) Decided to seek the consent of Members of the Company for the above proposal through Postal Ballot.3 Jun · Board meeting
To consider the proposal for Buy Back of Company's shares in accordance with Section 77A of the Companies Act, 1956 and the Articles of Association of the Company.
May 2010
25 May · Meeting
Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held on July 27, 2010. The Register of Members of the Company will be closed from July 10, 2010 to July 26, 2010 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of payment of Final Dividend and Annual General Meeting of the Company. The Final Dividend, subject to the approval of shareholders, will be paid to the shareholders on or after July 30, 2010.