Hindustan Unilever (HUL) reported a 30% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit to ₹2,118 crore for Q3FY26, compared to ₹3,026 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue from operations increased 6% YoY, supported by steady demand in home care and beauty segments.
Margin pressures arising from input cost fluctuations and competitive pricing impacted profitability. The company maintained a cautiously optimistic outlook, citing gradual rural demand recovery and premiumisation trends as medium-term drivers.
