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 20 of 23.
May 2010
25 May · Dividend
Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on May 25, 2010 has recommended a final dividend of Rs. 3.50 for the financial year ended March 31, 2010 on Equity Share of Re.1/- each.25 May · Results
Standalone Results for the quarter ended on 31-MAR-2010 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 431575 lacs for quarter ending on 31-MAR-2010 against Rs. 398833 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-MAR-2009. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 58120 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-MAR-2010 against Rs. 39499 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-MAR-2009.25 May · Results
Consolidated Results for the year ended on 31-MAR-2010 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 1776427 lacs for year ending on 31-MAR-2010. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 215663 lacs for the year ending on 31-MAR-2010.25 May · Results
Standalone Results for the year ended on 31-MAR-2010 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 1752380 lacs for year ending on 31-MAR-2010. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 220203 lacs for the year ending on 31-MAR-2010.17 May · Board meeting
To consider inter alia : (1) The Audited Accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2010; and (2) To recommend final dividend, if any, on equity shares for the said period.
Apr 2010
29 Apr · Business
Hindustan Unilever Limited had informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors have approved the scheme of amalgamation of Bon Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hindustan Unilever Limited, with the Company. The Company has now informed the Exchange that the Hon'ble High court of Bombay has, vide its order dated April 16, 2010, approved the aforesaid scheme of amalgamation of Bon Limited with the Company and the requisite Form 21 has been filed with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai on April 28, 2010. The appointed date for the abovementioned scheme was April 01, 2009 and the scheme shall be effective from April 28, 2010 i.e. the date of filing of Form 21 with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai. Consequent to the amalgamation as aforesaid, Bon Limited has ceased to be a subsidiary of the Company.21 Apr · Results
The Company will be publishing its Audited Financial Results within a period of 60 days from the close of the financial year ended March 31, 2010.19 Apr · Business
Press release dated April 17, 2010, titled " HUL expresses deep grief at the passing away of Prof. C K Prahalad". A copy of the press release shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.1 Apr · Management
Board of Directors of the Company, by a resolution passed by circulation, has approved the appointment of Mr. Dev Bajpai as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from June 01, 2010. Mr. Dev Bajpai will succeed Mr. Ashok Gupta as Executive Director Legal and Company Secretary, who consequent to his resignation ceases to be Company Secretary of the Company effective ApriI 01, 2010. Mr. Dev Bajpai, currently Senior Director - Legal & Compliance with ICICI Venture, is a qualified legal professional and a Company Secretary. He has 22 years of experience in different organizations including Marico Ltd., Indian Hotels Company Ltd. and Maruti Udyog Ltd. The Board of Directors has also approved the appointment of Mr. Sridhar Ramamurthy, CFO and Executive Director - Finance & IT of the Company, as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer for the interim period from April 01, 2010 until May 31, 2010 .
Mar 2010
29 Mar · Divestment
Pursuant to the terms of agreement entered between Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) and Cap Gemini SA in October 2006, HUL has divested its remaining 49% stake in Capgemini Business Services (India) Limited (CGBSL) [formerly Unilever India Shared Services Limited (UISSL)]. UISSL was the in-house BPO unit of HUL. Cap Gemini SA and HUL entered into an agreement in September 2006, for sale of 51% controlling stake of HUL in UISSL. Post dilution, UISSL was renamed as Capgemini Business Services (India) Limited. In terms of a separate agreement entered in October 2006 and subsequent amendments thereto, both parties further agreed for dilution of the balance 49% stake of HUL in favour of Cap Gemini SA by 31st March 2010. Accordingly, HUL has now divested its 49% stake in CGBSL in favour of Cap Gemini SA22 Mar · Increase in paid-up Capital
Details of the increase in the Paid-up Capital of the Company. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.8 Mar · Management
Mr. Pradeep Banerjee has been appointed as the Executive Director - Supply Chain and Whole - time Director of the Company with effect from March 01, 2010. The Board of Directors has, today, approved the appointment of Mr. Pradeep Banerjee through resolution passed by circulation. Mr. Pradeep Banerjee, aged 51, joined Hindustan Unilever Limited as a Management Trainee in 1980. He has held a series of assignments in Supply Chain, Research and Development and Categories in the Company. He became the Vice President -Technical (HPC) in HUL in 2003 and then moved to UK in 2005 as Vice President-Global Supply Chain for personal care category. He, thereafter, moved to Singapore as Vice President for Global Procurement in 2008.
Feb 2010
22 Feb · Increase in paid-up Capital
Details of the increase in the Paid-up Capital of the Company. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.
Jan 2010
27 Jan · Business
Board of Directors of the Company in their meeting held on January 26, 2010 have approved a proposal for merger of Bon Limited, with the Company, with effect from April 01, 2009. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.27 Jan · Management
Board of Directors of the Company in their meeting held on January 26, 2010 has taken on record the resignation of Mr. Dhaval Buch, Executive Director - Supply Chain with effect from March 01, 2010. Mr. Dhaval Buch will accordingly cease to be a Director of the Company from March 01, 2010.27 Jan · Business
Press release dated January 26, 2010, titled " Hindustan Unilever Limited - December Quarter 2009 Results". A copy of the press release shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.27 Jan · Results
Standalone Results for the quarter ended on 31-DEC-2009 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 450426 lacs for quarter ending on 31-DEC-2009 against Rs. 430771 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-DEC-2008. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 64911 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-DEC-2009 against Rs. 61574 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-DEC-2008.15 Jan · Business
Press release dated January 15,2010, titled "HUL announces Management Committee Appointment". A copy of the press release shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.14 Jan · Board meeting
To take on record the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 2009 alongwith the limited review report of the auditors for the corresponding period.
Dec 2009
24 Dec · Change in Company Secretary
Mr. Ashok Gupta, Executive Director, Legal and Company Secretary has tendered his resignation. He will step down from the Management Committee with effect from March 2, 2010.18 Dec · Increase in paid-up Capital
Details of the increase in the Paid-up Capital of the Company. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.15 Dec · Updates
Board of Directors have, at the Board Meeting held on December 15, 2009, approved amendments to the existing Technical Collaboration Agreement (TCA) with Unilever Plc to include: (1) additional product categories where technical inputs are provided by Unilever; (2) products of specified categories manufactured by third party manufacturers where technical inputs developed by Unilever are made available to the third party manufacturer. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.
Nov 2009
25 Nov · Updates
Details of the increase in the Paid-up Capital of the Company. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.
Oct 2009
31 Oct · Business
Press release dated October 31, 2009, titled " Hindustan Unilever Limited - September Quarter 2009 Results". A copy of the press release shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.31 Oct · Dividend
Board of Directors of the Company in their meeting held on October 31, 2009 has declared an interim dividend of Rs. 3.00 (Rupees three only) for every share of face value of Re. 1/- each for the financial year ending March 31, 2010.31 Oct · Results
Standalone Results for the half year ended on 30-SEP-2009 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 870379 lacs for half year ending on 30-SEP-2009. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 97172 lacs for the half year ending on 30-SEP-2009.31 Oct · Results
Standalone Results for the quarter ended on 30-SEP-2009 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 422811 lacs for quarter ending on 30-SEP-2009 against Rs. 402787 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-SEP-2008. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 42853 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-SEP-2009 against Rs. 54661 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-SEP-2008.15 Oct · Board meeting
To take on record the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 alongwith the limited review report of the auditors for the corresponding period, as also to consider payment of interim dividend, if any, for the Financial year ending March 31, 2010. Further, the Company has fixed November 9, 2009 as the Record Date for the purpose of determining the entitlement of the shareholders for the interim dividend, if any, as may be declared by the Board at the aforesaid meeting.9 Oct · Updates
"Amicable settlement signed for erstwhile Sewree Factory". The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.
Aug 2009
21 Aug · Increase in paid-up Capital
Details of the increase in the Paid-up Capital of the Company. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.10 Aug · Meeting
Minutes of the Proceedings of the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on July 3, 2009. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.
Jul 2009
28 Jul · Limited Review Report
Auditors have conducted the limited review for the un-audited financial results for the quarter ended June 30,2009. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.28 Jul · Results
Standalone Results for the quarter ended on 30-JUN-2009 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 447568 lacs for quarter ending on 30-JUN-2009 against Rs. 421567 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-JUN-2008. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 54319 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-JUN-2009 against Rs. 55818 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-JUN-2008.20 Jul · Board meeting
To take on record the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June, 2009 alongwith the limited review report of the auditors for the corresponding period.
Jun 2009
23 Jun · Increase in paid-up Capital
Details of the increase in the Paid-up Capital of the Company as under:- Authorised Capital - Rs. 2,25,00,00,000; Existing Paid-up Capital - 218,00,71,057 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/ increased by - 4,69,003 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Paid-up Capital - 218,05,40,060 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The Existing Issued capital - 221,03,06,829 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/ increased by - 4,69,003 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Issued capital - 221,07,75,832 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The difference between issued capital and Paid-up capital is due to the Buyback made from open market as per Special Resolution passed through Postal Ballot on September 14, 2007. The total number of shares bought back under the Scheme were 3,02,35,772. The new shares rank pari passu in all respects with the existing capital. Further, the Committee of the Board, at its meeting held on June 19, 2009, has allotted 4,69,003 Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each under ESOP. Therefore, the paid-up capital of the Company has increased to 218,05,40,060 shares & the Issued capital has increased to 221,07,75,832 shares.
May 2009
26 May · Increase in paid-up Capital
Details of the increase in the Paid-up Capital of the Company as under:- Authorised Capital - Rs. 2,25,00,00,000; Existing Paid-up Capital - 217,98,76,077 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/ increased by - 1,94,980 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Paid-up Capital - 218,00,71,057 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The Existing Issued capital - 221,01,11,849 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/ increased by - 1,94,980 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Issued capital - 221,03,06,829 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The difference between issued capital and Paid-up capital is due to the Buyback made from open Market as per Special Resolution passed through Postal Ballot on September 14, 2007. The total number of shares bought back under the Scheme were 3,02,35,772. The new shares rank pari passu in all respects with the existing capital. Further, the Committee of the Board, at its meeting held on May 25, 2009, has allotted 1,94,980 Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each under ESOP. Therefore, the paid-up capital of the Company has increased to 218,00,71,057 shares & the Issued capital has increased to 221,03,06,829 shares.15 May · Divestment
Company has divested its entire shareholding in Shamnagar Estates Private Limited and consequently, Shamnagar Estates Private Limited has ceased to be a subsidiary of the Company w.e.f. May 13, 2009.11 May · Board meeting
Outcome of Board meeting held on May 10, 2009. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.11 May · Meeting
Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on May 10, 2009, the Board recommended a final dividend of Rs. 4.00 per share for the fifteen months period ended March 31, 2009 on Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each. Further, the company has earlier paid an interim dividend of Rs. 3.50 per share on August 18, 2008. The total dividend for the said period amounts to Rs. 7.50 per equity share of face value of Re. 1/- each. The final dividend, subject to approval of shareholders, will be paid to the shareholders on or after July 06, 2009. The Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held on July 03, 2009.The Register of Members of the Company will be close from June 16, 2009 to July 02, 2009 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of payment of Final Dividend and Annual General Meeting of the Company.10 May · Results
Standalone Results for the period ended on 31-MAR-2009 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 2023933 lacs for period ending on 31-MAR-2009. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 249645 lacs for the period ending on 31-MAR-2009.10 May · Results
Consolidated Results for the period ended on 31-MAR-2009 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 2050110 lacs for period ending on 31-MAR-2009. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 250450 lacs for the period ending on 31-MAR-2009.10 May · Results
Standalone Results for the period ended on 31-MAR-2009 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 398833 lacs for period ending on 31-MAR-2009 against Rs. 379394 lacs for the period ending on 31-MAR-2008. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 39499 lacs for the period ending on 31-MAR-2009 against Rs. 38095 lacs for the period ending on 31-MAR-2008.
Apr 2009
29 Apr · Board meeting
To consider inter alia: (1) the Audited Accounts for the fifteen months period ended March 31, 2009 and (2) to recommend final dividend, if any, on equity shares for the said period.16 Apr · Results
The Company will be publishing its Audited Financial Results within a period of three months from the close of the financial year ended March 31, 2009
Mar 2009
20 Mar · Increase in paid-up Capital
Details of the increase in the Paid-up Capital of the Company as under:- Authorised Capital - Rs. 2,25,00,00,000; Existing Paid-up Capital - 2,17,97,99,957 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/ increased by - 76,120 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Paid-up Capital - 217,98,76,077 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The Existing Issued capital - 2,21,00,35,729 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/ increased by - 76,120 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Issued capital - 2,21,01,11,849 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The difference between issued capital and paid up capital is due to the Buy back made from open Market as per Special Resolution passed through Postal Ballot on September 14, 2007. The total number of shares bought back under the Scheme were 3,02,35,772. The new shares rank pari passu in all respects with the existing capital. Further, the Committee of the Board, at its meeting held on March 20, 2009, has allotted 76,120 Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each under ESOP. Therefore, the paid-up capital of the Company has increased to 217,98,76,077 shares & the Issued capital has increased to 2,21,01,11,849 shares.
Feb 2009
20 Feb · Increase in paid-up Capital
Details of the increase in the Paid-up Capital of the Company as under:- Authorised Capital - Rs. 2,25,00,00,000; Existing Paid-up Capital - 2,17,94,65,931 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/ increased by - 3,34,026 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Paid-up Capital - 217,97,99,957 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The Existing Issued capital - 2,20,97,01,703 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/ increased by - 3,34,026 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Issued capital - 2,21,00,35,729 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The difference between issued capital and paid up capital is due to the Buy back made from open Market as per Special Resolution passed through Postal Ballot on September 14, 2007. The total number of shares bought back under the Scheme were 3,02,35,772. The new shares rank pari passu in all respects with the existing capital. Further, the Committee of the Board, at its meeting held on February 20, 2009, has allotted 3,34,026 Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each under ESOP. Therefore, the paid-up capital of the Company has increased to 217,97,99,957 shares & the Issued capital has increased to 221,00,35,729 shares.
Jan 2009
27 Jan · Change in Financial year
The Company has changed its Accounting Year to Commence from 1st April of every year and end on 31st March of the following year. Consequently, the current financial year will comprise of period of 15 months commencing from 1st January, 2008 and ending 31st March, 200927 Jan · Business
Press release dated January 25, 2009, titled " HUL CFO Succession". A copy of the press release shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.14 Jan · Board meeting
To take on record the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December, 2008 alongwith the limited review report of the auditors for the corresponding period.