HUL raises prices as war inflates input costs

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has implemented price hikes of 2-5% due to 8-10% cost inflation, primarily driven by soaring oil prices from the West Asia war. Despite these challenges, the company maintained its outlook, anticipating FY27 to outperform FY26, supported by rural income growth and stable demand.

HUL raises prices as war inflates input costs
Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has implemented price hikes of 2-5% due to 8-10% cost inflation, primarily driven by soaring oil prices from the West Asia war. Despite these challenges, the company maintained its outlook, anticipating FY27 to outperform FY26, supported by rural income growth and stable demand.