HUL Q3 PAT surges 121% to ₹6,603 crore on one-off positive impact
The Hindu
Hindustan Unilever Limited's Q3 PAT soars 121% to ₹6,603 crore, driven by a one-off gain, amid a challenging business environment.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 reported consolidated profit after tax (PAT) at ₹6,603 crore, which grew by 121% Year on Year (YoY) primarily driven by one-off positive impact arising from Ice Cream demerger accounted for in accordance with the approved scheme of demerger and applicable accounting standards.
Excluding exceptional items, Profit After Tax at ₹2,562 crore grew by 1% indicating the tough business environment.
During the quarter HUL reported a consolidated YoY revenue growth of 6% to ₹16,235 crore.
“HUL delivered 5% Underlying Sales Growth (USG) led by 4% Underlying Volume Growth (UVG),” the company said.
Priya Nair, CEO and Managing Director, HUL said, “During the quarter, demand trends reflected early signs of recovery, underpinned by supportive policy measures. Against this backdrop, we delivered a competitive performance, with 6% revenue growth and 4% underlying volume growth.”
“We continued to build desirability at scale with our brands, accelerate market development in high-growth demand spaces and strengthen our capabilities to scale Channels of the Future with a dedicated organisation for Quick commerce,” she said.
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