NSE: HINDUNILVR · 28 October 2026
- Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) declined by 0.36% on October 28, 2026, settling at ₹1,811.40 after moving between a day's low of ₹1,766.70 and a high of ₹1,857.50.
- Hindustan Unilever reported a turnover of ₹18,071 crores for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, achieving a 15% underlying sales growth and a 7% underlying volume growth. The board of directors also declared an interim dividend of ₹19 per equity share for the financial year ending March 31, 2027, with the record date set for November 12, 2026.
- Trading volume was 2.06 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Hindustan Unilever share price falling on 28 October 2026?
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) declined by 0.36% on October 28, 2026, settling at ₹1,811.40 after moving between a day's low of ₹1,766.70 and a high of ₹1,857.50.
The stock's minor downward drift closely tracked broader market and sector trends. The benchmark Nifty slipped 0.22%, while the Nifty FMCG sector index fell 0.56%. Over the trailing 5-day and 20-day periods, Hindustan Unilever has registered returns of -2.10% and -4.46% respectively, reflecting a phase of consolidation following earlier quarterly numbers and recent corporate restructuring.
Additionally, the board declared an interim dividend of ₹19 per equity share, fixing November 12, 2026, as the record date.
32.54 lakh shares traded by 28 October 2026 · 03:10 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 15.79 lakh shares (2.06 times). The five-day average daily volume was 14.67 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 27 October 2026 showed 18.16 lakh shares delivered, representing 47.83% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 154,329 trades.
The modest price decline aligns with broader sectoral weakness in the Nifty FMCG index and ongoing digestion of the September quarter financial results released earlier in the day.
Latest Company Developments
Hindustan Unilever reported a turnover of ₹18,071 crores for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, achieving a 15% underlying sales growth and a 7% underlying volume growth. The board of directors also declared an interim dividend of ₹19 per equity share for the financial year ending March 31, 2027, with the record date set for November 12, 2026.
Demonstrates resilient operational momentum and robust volume-led performance across key business segments.
The company announced that Minimalist Importation and Trade of Cosmetics LTDA, a non-operating step-down subsidiary incorporated in Brazil, was voluntarily liquidated with effect from September 8, 2026. The unit contributed nil revenue and ₹34,605 in net worth during the previous financial year.
Streamlines international corporate structure with no material impact on ongoing operations.
Intimation under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
Hindustan Unilever Limited has informed the Exchange that Record date for the purpose of Interim Dividend for FY 2026-27 is 12-Nov-2026.
Board approves Interim Dividend of Rs. 19 per equity share for FY 2026-27
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
Volumes met Nomura estimates though missing street expectations, leading the brokerage to retain its Buy rating.
Historical Bulk / Block Deals
What to Watch Next
- Entitlement and payout of the interim dividend of ₹19 per share ahead of the November 12, 2026 record date
- Execution and scaling of premiumisation initiatives in Home Care and Beauty & Wellbeing segments
- Sustained volume growth trajectories against elevated input cost environments
- Delivery percentage trends relative to the 20-day average volume baseline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Hindustan Unilever company news?
Hindustan Unilever reported a turnover of ₹18,071 crores for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, achieving a 15% underlying sales growth and a 7% underlying volume growth. The board of directors also declared an interim dividend of ₹19 per equity share for the financial year ending March 31, 2027, with the record date set for November 12, 2026.
How strong was Hindustan Unilever’s trading volume?
32.54 lakh shares traded, 2.06 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 28 October 2026 · 03:10 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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Reviewed by: Mohanish Sanghavi — SEBI Registered Research Analyst
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