NSE: HINDUNILVR · 27 October 2026
- Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) declined by 0.71% today, settling at ₹1,805.60 compared to its previous close of ₹1,818.60. The stock traded within a wide intraday range, touching a high of ₹1,812.50 before slipping to a fresh 52-week low of ₹1,758.20.
- Hindustan Unilever reported its unaudited consolidated financial results for the quarter ended 30th June 2026, delivering its highest growth in 13 quarters with an underlying sales growth of 10% and total turnover of ₹17,184 crores. EBITDA for the quarter stood at ₹3,947 crores, marking an 8% year-on-year increase, while profit after tax before exceptional items grew 9% to ₹2,731 crores. Home Care and Beauty & Wellbeing segments performed strongly with 14% and 12% underlying sales growth respectively.
- Trading volume was 2.41 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Hindustan Unilever share price falling on 27 October 2026?
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) declined by 0.71% today, settling at ₹1,805.60 compared to its previous close of ₹1,818.60. The stock traded within a wide intraday range, touching a high of ₹1,812.50 before slipping to a fresh 52-week low of ₹1,758.20.
The broader market and sectoral benchmarks remained relatively flat, with the Nifty and the Nifty FMCG index both edging down by 0.02%. Hindustan Unilever's downward drift aligns with its ongoing short-term weakness, showing a 5-day return of -2.57% and a 20-day return of -7.07%, indicating continued downward pressure as the stock tests lower support levels.
While no specific day-1 operational event or announcement was issued by the company today, the broader context remains shaped by its robust performance highlights from the June quarter reported earlier in the fiscal year, where the company recorded a 10% underlying sales growth and turnover of ₹17,184 crores. Market participants continue to watch macroeconomic commodity trends and rural demand recovery as key fundamental drivers for the FMCG major.
34.40 lakh shares traded by 27 October 2026 · 02:55 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 14.26 lakh shares (2.41 times). The five-day average daily volume was 9.54 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 26 October 2026 showed 3.21 lakh shares delivered, representing 47.79% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 47,252 trades.
No fresh material catalyst was reported today. The downward price action appears consistent with prevailing short-term weakness and a slide toward 52-week lows, accompanied by high volume in the cash segment.
Latest Company Developments
Hindustan Unilever reported its unaudited consolidated financial results for the quarter ended 30th June 2026, delivering its highest growth in 13 quarters with an underlying sales growth of 10% and total turnover of ₹17,184 crores. EBITDA for the quarter stood at ₹3,947 crores, marking an 8% year-on-year increase, while profit after tax before exceptional items grew 9% to ₹2,731 crores. Home Care and Beauty & Wellbeing segments performed strongly with 14% and 12% underlying sales growth respectively.
Provides baseline fundamental health and segment-wise momentum for the company's large consumer portfolio.
Hindustan Unilever slips 3%, hits over 6-year low ahead of Q2 results Business Standard
Unilever PLC has Submitted to the Exchange a copy of Disclosure under Regulation 31(4) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 7.42% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 7.15% on 30 June 2026, a change of +0.27 percentage points.
The filing reported 55 MF/UTI holders.
Research & Brokerage Views
Hindustan Unilever Q1 volumes met Nomura estimates but missed broader Street expectations; Nomura retained its Buy rating following the earnings release.
Historical Bulk / Block Deals
What to Watch Next
- Upcoming board meeting on 28th October 2026 to consider September quarter financial results and interim dividend
- Underlying volume growth trends across Home Care and Beauty & Wellbeing segments
- Cash market delivery percentage and institutional trading participation
- Rural demand recovery and palm oil input cost trends
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Hindustan Unilever company news?
Hindustan Unilever reported its unaudited consolidated financial results for the quarter ended 30th June 2026, delivering its highest growth in 13 quarters with an underlying sales growth of 10% and total turnover of ₹17,184 crores. EBITDA for the quarter stood at ₹3,947 crores, marking an 8% year-on-year increase, while profit after tax before exceptional items grew 9% to ₹2,731 crores. Home Care and Beauty & Wellbeing segments performed strongly with 14% and 12% underlying sales growth respectively.
How strong was Hindustan Unilever’s trading volume?
34.40 lakh shares traded, 2.41 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 27 October 2026 · 02:55 PM IST.
Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?
They show holdings on 30 September 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.
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