Hindustan Unilever has on 1st November 2024 has completed the sale and divestment of its Water Purification business carried under the brand 'Pureit' as a going concern on slump sale basis, to A. O. Smith India Water Products Private Limited.Powered by Capital Market - Live

The Nifty October 2024 futures closed at 24,474, a premium of 74.60 points compared with the Nifty's closing 24,399.40 in the cash market. In the cash market, the Nifty 50 lost 36.10 points or 0.15% to 24,399.40. The NSE's India VIX, a gauge of market's expectation of volatility over the near term, slipped 4.46% to 13.97. Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank and were the top traded individual stock futures contracts in F&O segment of NSE. The October 2024 F&O contracts will expire on 31 October 2024. Powered by Capital Market - Live

The headline equity benchmarks traded with limited losses in mid-afternoon trade. The Nifty traded below the 24,400 level. Auto shares extended losses for the third consecutive trading session. Trading was volatile due to weekly F&O series expiry today. At 14:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, shed 40.55 points or 0.05% to 80,034.68. The Nifty 50 index lost 43.95 points or 0.18% to 24,391.55. In the broader market, the S&P BSE Mid-Cap index shed 0.20% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index fell 0.63%. The market breadth was weak. On the BSE, 1,494 shares rose and 2,388 shares fell. A total of 112 shares were unchanged. Economy: India's private sector economy continued to showcase robust growth in October, according to the latest HSBC 'flash' PMI survey compiled by S&P Global. The HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index ' a seasonally adjusted index that measures the month-on-month change in the combined output of India's manufacturing and service sectors stood at 58.6 in October 2024 as compared with 58.3 in September 2024. Manufacturers outperformed service providers regarding rates of expansion for output and sales, and also recorded faster increases in input costs and selling charges. The HSBC Flash India Manufacturing PMI ' a single-figure snapshot of factory business conditions calculated from measures of new orders, output, employment, supplier delivery times and stocks of purchases ' recovered from September's eight-month low of 56.5 to 57.4 in October. Buzzing Index: The Nifty Auto index slipped 0.53% to 24,320.95. The index fell 3.68% in three consecutive trading sessions. TVS Motor Company (down 2.74%), Samvardhana Motherson International (down 2.67%), Bajaj Auto (down 2.61%), Maruti Suzuki India (down 2.03%), Apollo Tyres (down 1.41%), Exide Industries (down 0.84%), Hero MotoCorp (down 0.79%), MRF (down 0.78%), Bosch (down 0.52%) and Balkrishna Industries (down 0.44%) declined. On the other hand, Ashok Leyland (up 1.46%), Mahindra & Mahindra (up 1.42%) and Bharat Forge (up 0.69%) edged higher. Numbers to Track: The yield on India's 10-year benchmark federal paper shed 0.04% to 6.933 as compared with previous close 6.936. In the foreign exchange market, the rupee edged higher against the dollar. The partially convertible rupee was hovering at 84.0750, compared with its close of 84.0775 during the previous trading session. MCX Gold futures for 5 December 2024 settlement rose 0.65% to Rs 78,318. The US Dollar index (DXY), which tracks the greenback's value against a basket of currencies, was down 0.24% to 104.18. The United States 10-year bond yield fell 1.11% to 4.198. In the commodities market, Brent crude for November 2024 settlement gained $1.05 or 1.40% to $76.01 a barrel. Stocks in spotlight: Hindustan Unilever (HUL) tumbled 5.76% after the company reported 3.86% decline in standalone net profit to Rs 2,612 crore on 1.94% increase in revenue from operations to Rs 15,319 crore in Q2 FY25 over Q2 FY24. Pidilite Industries added 0.41%. The company reported 17.83% increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 540.30 crore in Q2 FY25 as against Rs 458.53 crore posted in Q2 FY24. Revenue from operations grew 5.16% YoY to Rs 3,234.91 crore in the quarter ended 30 September 2024. Powered by Capital Market - Live

The key equity benchmarks traded with minor losses in afternoon trade. The Nifty traded below the 24,400 level after hitting the day's high of 24,480.65 in early trade. PSU bank, bank and financial services shares advanced while FMCG, realty and media shares declined. Trading could be volatile due to weekly F&O series expiry today. At 13:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, shed 32.37 points or 0.04% to 80,049.48. The Nifty 50 index lost 39.10 points or 0.16% to 24,396.40. In the broader market, the S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.04% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index shed 0.28%. The market breadth was negative. On the BSE, 1,620 shares rose and 2,151 shares fell. A total of 139 shares were unchanged. Economy: India's private sector economy continued to showcase robust growth in October, according to the latest HSBC 'flash' PMI survey compiled by S&P Global. The HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index ' a seasonally adjusted index that measures the month-on-month change in the combined output of India's manufacturing and service sectors stood at 58.6 in October 2024 as compared with 58.3 in September 2024. Manufacturers outperformed service providers regarding rates of expansion for output and sales, and also recorded faster increases in input costs and selling charges. The HSBC Flash India Manufacturing PMI ' a single-figure snapshot of factory business conditions calculated from measures of new orders, output, employment, supplier delivery times and stocks of purchases ' recovered from September's eight-month low of 56.5 to 57.4 in October. Gainers & Losers: UltraTech Cement (up 2.64%), Shriram Finance (up 1.53%), Grasim Industries (up 1.48%), HDFC Bank (up 1.30%) and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (up 1.03%) were major Nifty gainers. Hindustan Unilever (down 6.39%), SBI Life Insurance Company (down 4.91%), Nestle India (down 4.52%), Hindalco Industries (down 3.85%) and Bajaj Auto (down 2.63%) were major Nifty losers. Hindustan Unilever (HUL) tumbled 6.39% after the company reported 3.86% decline in standalone net profit to Rs 2,612 crore on 1.94% increase in revenue from operations to Rs 15,319 crore in Q2 FY25 over Q2 FY24. Meanwhile, the company's board declared an interim dividend of Rs 19 per share for FY25. It has also declared a special dividend of Rs 10 per share. SBI Life Insurance Company slipped 4.91%. The company reported 39.25% increase in net profit to Rs 529.42 crore on 40.06% rise in total income to Rs 40,015.04 crore in Q2 FY25 over Q2 FY24. Stocks in Spotlight: Ashok Leyland added 1.32%. The company announced that its subsidiary OHM Global Mobility has bagged an order for 500 12-m ultra-low floor electric buses from the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC), Chennai. TVS Motor Company slipped 2.11%. The company reported 23.49% increase in standalone net profit to Rs 662.62 crore in Q2 FY25 as compared to Rs 536.55 crore posted in Q2 FY24. Revenue from operations rose 13.30% YoY to Rs 9,228.24 crore in the September 2024 quarter. MAS Financial Services declined 1.75%. The company's standalone net profit jumped 27.59% to Rs 76.57 crore in Q2 FY25 as against Rs 60.01 crore posted in Q2 FY24. Total revenue from operations was at Rs 365.05 in Q2 FY25, up 24.09% as against Rs 294.18 crore recorded in same quarter last year. Piramal Pharma surged 17.26% after the pharmaceutical company's consolidated net profit zoomed 350% to Rs 22.59 crore in Q2 FY25 as against Rs 5.02 crore posted in Q2 FY24. Revenue from operations grew by 17.28% year on year (YoY) to Rs 2,241.75 crore during the quarter, primarily driven by robust growth in CDMO business. AU Small Finance Bank (SFB) shed 0.97%. The bank's net profit jumped 42.15% to Rs 571.21 crore in Q2 FY25 as compared with Rs 401.83 crore in Q2 FY24. Net interest income (NII) stood at Rs 1,974 crore in second quarter of FY25, up 58.05% YoY. Global Markets: European shares advanced as traders reviewed another batch of earnings reports, and as U.S. market declines weighed on global sentiment. Most Asian shares declined on Thursday. South Korea's GDP expanded 0.1% in the third quarter from the previous one, narrowly avoiding a technical recession, following a 0.2% contraction in the second quarter. On a year-on-year basis, South Korea's economy grew 1.5%. Japanese business activity shrank in October. The au jibun bank flash manufacturing PMI fell to 49.0 in October from 49.7 in September. A reading below 50 indicates contraction, with the sector shrinking for a third consecutive month. The au jibun bank flash services PMI slid to 49.3 in October from 53.1 in the prior month, falling into contraction for the first time since June. The fall in services activity saw the composite PMI for October drop to 49.4 from 52.0 in the prior month. US stocks fell sharply on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average posting its worst day in more than a month, as higher Treasury yields weighed on market sentiment. The S&P 500 lost 0.92%. The 30-stock Dow plunged 0.96%, ending the day's session at 42,514.95. It was the worst day since early September for the blue-chip index. The Nasdaq Composite lost 1.6%. Both the Dow and S&P 500 notched their third straight losing session. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Profit before tax (PBT) fell 2.62% YoY to Rs 3,536 crore during the quarter. The company reported an underlying sales growth (USG) of 2% and underlying volume growth (UVG) of 3%. EBITDA margin at 23.8% continued to remain healthy. In the base quarter, there was a one-off indirect tax credit from a favourable resolution of past litigation which benefited both topline and bottomline in the Beauty and Wellbeing segment. Excluding this one-off, USG, UVG and PAT (bei) growth is 3%, 3% and 2% respectively. During the quarter, Home Care grew 8% with high-single digit UVG. Growth was broad based with both Fabric Wash and Household care growing volumes in high-single digit. Liquids portfolio, with a strong double-digit volume growth, continues to outperform. Beauty & Wellbeing grew 7% (1% reported) with mid-single digit UVG. Hair Care continued its growth momentum and grew in high-single digit led by outperformance in Sunsilk, Dove and Tresemme. Skin care and Colour cosmetics delivered a mid-single digit growth. Premium Skin portfolio maintained its double-digit growth trajectory. Personal Care declined 5% with negative pricing and low-single digit volume decline. Skin cleansing declined primarily on account of pricing actions taken during the year. Premium portfolio grew ahead of the segment and within that bodywash continued to strengthen its market leadership with high double-digit growth. Foods & Refreshment declined 2% with a low-single digit volume decline. Coffee grew in double digits. Nutrition drinks continued to gain market shares while consumption remained subdued. Foods grew volumes in low-single digit. Strong volume growth in Food Solutions, Mayonnaise, Peanut Butter, and International sauces continued on the back of market development actions, range extensions and distribution expansion. On outlook front, the company expects demand trends to remain stable, EBITDA to be maintained at current healthy levels and it also anticipates low single price growth, if commodity prices remain where they are. Rohit Jawa, CEO and managing director, said, 'In September quarter, FMCG demand witnessed moderating growth in Urban markets while Rural continued to recover gradually. In this context, we delivered a competitive and profitable performance. We continued to execute on our strategic priorities of transforming our portfolio whilst generating healthy EBITDA margin and cash flows, providing attractive returns to our shareholders. We remain watchful of gradual recovery in consumer demand.' Meanwhile, the company's board declared an interim dividend of Rs 19 per share for FY25. It has also declared a special dividend of Rs 10 per share. The record date for the same will be Wednesday, 6 November 2024 and dividend will be paid on 21 November 2024. Further, the committee of independent directors decided to separate the company's ice cream business. This portfolio restructuring will enable the FMCG company to sharpen focus on the core business and further strengthen its play in trending demand spaces such as Beauty, Foods, Health and Wellbeing. It will also enable the Ice Cream business to operate with greater flexibility and focus. Ice Cream business, which contributes 3% to HUL's turnover, is a high-growth category that needs significant investments to realise its full potential. It has a different operating model including cold chain infrastructure, and a distinct channel landscape, which limits synergies with rest of HUL. Hindustan Unilever is India's largest fast moving consumer goods company. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Profit before tax (PBT) fell 2.62% YoY to Rs 3,536 crore during the quarter. The company reported an underlying sales growth (USG) of 2% and underlying volume growth (UVG) of 3%. EBITDA margin at 23.8% continued to remain healthy. In the base quarter, there was a one-off indirect tax credit from a favourable resolution of past litigation which benefited both topline and bottomline in the Beauty and Wellbeing segment. Excluding this one-off, USG, UVG and PAT (bei) growth is 3%, 3% and 2% respectively. During the quarter, Home Care grew 8% with high-single digit UVG. Growth was broad based with both Fabric Wash and Household care growing volumes in high-single digit. Liquids portfolio, with a strong double-digit volume growth, continues to outperform. Beauty & Wellbeing grew 7% (1% reported) with mid-single digit UVG. Hair Care continued its growth momentum and grew in high-single digit led by outperformance in Sunsilk, Dove and Tresemme. Skin care and Colour cosmetics delivered a mid-single digit growth. Premium Skin portfolio maintained its double-digit growth trajectory. Personal Care declined 5% with negative pricing and low-single digit volume decline. Skin cleansing declined primarily on account of pricing actions taken during the year. Premium portfolio grew ahead of the segment and within that bodywash continued to strengthen its market leadership with high double-digit growth. Foods & Refreshment declined 2% with a low-single digit volume decline. Coffee grew in double digits. Nutrition drinks continued to gain market shares while consumption remained subdued. Foods grew volumes in low-single digit. Strong volume growth in Food Solutions, Mayonnaise, Peanut Butter, and International sauces continued on the back of market development actions, range extensions and distribution expansion. On outlook front, the company expects demand trends to remain stable, EBITDA to be maintained at current healthy levels and it also anticipates low single price growth, if commodity prices remain where they are. Rohit Jawa, CEO and managing director, said, 'In September quarter, FMCG demand witnessed moderating growth in Urban markets while Rural continued to recover gradually. In this context, we delivered a competitive and profitable performance. We continued to execute on our strategic priorities of transforming our portfolio whilst generating healthy EBITDA margin and cash flows, providing attractive returns to our shareholders. We remain watchful of gradual recovery in consumer demand.' Meanwhile, the company's board declared an interim dividend of Rs 19 per share for FY25. It has also declared a special dividend of Rs 10 per share. The record date for the same will be Wednesday, 6 November 2024 and dividend will be paid on 21 November 2024. Further, the committee of independent directors decided to separate the company's ice cream business. This portfolio restructuring will enable the FMCG company to sharpen focus on the core business and further strengthen its play in trending demand spaces such as Beauty, Foods, Health and Wellbeing. It will also enable the Ice Cream business to operate with greater flexibility and focus. Ice Cream business, which contributes 3% to HUL's turnover, is a high-growth category that needs significant investments to realise its full potential. It has a different operating model including cold chain infrastructure, and a distinct channel landscape, which limits synergies with rest of HUL. Hindustan Unilever is India's largest fast moving consumer goods company. The scrip fell 0.90% to end at Rs 2,658 on the BSE.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Net profit of Hindustan Unilever declined 2.45% to Rs 2591.00 crore in the quarter ended September 2024 as against Rs 2656.00 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2023. Sales rose 2.38% to Rs 15729.00 crore in the quarter ended September 2024 as against Rs 15364.00 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2023. ParticularsQuarter EndedSep. 2024Sep. 2023% Var. Sales15729.0015364.00 2 OPM %24.0824.70 - PBDT3896.003890.00 0 PBT3558.003593.00 -1 NP2591.002656.00 -2 Powered by Capital Market - Live

Hindustan Unilever announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 23 October 2024, has recommended a Special dividend of Rs.10 per share (i.e.1000%), subject to the approval of the shareholders.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Hindustan Unilever announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 23 October 2024, has recommended a Interim dividend of Rs.19 per share (i.e.1900%), subject to the approval of the shareholders.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Hindustan Unilever Ltd is down for a fifth straight session today. The stock is quoting at Rs 2689.1, down 1.03% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The benchmark NIFTY is down around 0.2% on the day, quoting at 24804.2. The Sensex is at 81203.95, down 0.03%.Hindustan Unilever Ltd has lost around 11.21% in last one month.Meanwhile, Nifty FMCG index of which Hindustan Unilever Ltd is a constituent, has eased around 8.99% in last one month and is currently quoting at 61042.1, down 1.14% on the day. The volume in the stock stood at 4.53 lakh shares today, compared to the daily average of 15.03 lakh shares in last one month. The benchmark October futures contract for the stock is quoting at Rs 2688.5, down 1.44% on the day. Hindustan Unilever Ltd jumped 8.28% in last one year as compared to a 28.64% rally in NIFTY and a 17.35% spurt in the Nifty FMCG index.The PE of the stock is 62.23 based on TTM earnings ending June 24.Powered by Capital Market - Live