Hindustan Unilever share news and announcements
NSE: HINDUNILVRBSE: 500696Diversified FMCGLarge Cap
Formerly Hindustan Lever
Last close ₹1,814.70down ₹13.60 (0.74%)BSE ₹1,820.00
Share price at the NSE close on 23 Oct 2026. Previous close ₹1,828.30.
52-week range of traded prices to 23 Oct 2026
₹1,781.10Low, 23 Oct 2026₹2,667.20High, 23 Oct 2025
- Next results date: the board meets on 28 Oct 2026 to consider: financial results and dividend.
- Market capMarket capitalisation. Share price times the number of shares: what the whole company is worth at the day's price. The rank is by average market value over the six months to Jun 2026, among listed companies.
- ₹4,26,380 Cr10th largest listed
- P/EPrice to earnings, trailing. Market cap divided by the profit of the last twelve months (the latest four quarters, or two half years for a company that reports half-yearly) that belongs to the company's own shareholders, after the share of the other owners of its subsidiaries: what investors pay for each rupee of a year's profit. The filing of 28 Jul 2026
- 28.5
- P/E without one-offsPrice to earnings without one-off items. Market cap divided by core profit: the profit of the last twelve months (the latest four quarters, or two half years for a company that reports half-yearly) that belongs to the company's own shareholders, less one-off items (exceptional items and the result of businesses sold or closed). Shown where the one-off items move that profit by more than a tenth. The last twelve months' profit includes ₹4,257 crore of one-off items, the largest of them in the quarter to Dec 2025.
- 39.8
- P/BPrice to book. Market cap divided by the net worth that belongs to the company's own shareholders, its assets less everything it owes and less the other owners' share of its subsidiaries, on its latest balance sheet. The filing of 30 Apr 2026
- 8.7
- Dividend yieldDividend yield. Dividends paid per share in the twelve months to the day, as a percentage of the day's share price.
- 2.24%
- ROEReturn on equity. Profit over the last twelve months (the latest four quarters, or two half years for a company that reports half-yearly) that belongs to the company's own shareholders, as a percentage of their net worth, the money they have in the business. Net worth is the average of the latest balance sheet and the one a year before it. The filing of 28 Jul 2026
- 30.5%
- ROE without one-offsReturn on equity without one-off items. Core profit, the profit of the last twelve months (the latest four quarters, or two half years for a company that reports half-yearly) that belongs to the company's own shareholders less one-off items (exceptional items and the result of businesses sold or closed), as a percentage of the same net worth as the return on equity. Shown where the one-off items move that profit by more than a tenth. The last twelve months' profit includes ₹4,257 crore of one-off items, the largest of them in the quarter to Dec 2025.
- 21.8%
- ROCEReturn on capital employed. Operating profit after depreciation (revenue less operating expenses and depreciation, without other income and one-off items) as a percentage of all the money the business runs on: the whole group's net worth, the other owners of its subsidiaries included, plus borrowings. Lease liabilities are not counted: the results filings do not state them. The profit is over the last twelve months (the latest four quarters, or two half years for a company that reports half-yearly); net worth and borrowings are on the latest balance sheet. The filing of 28 Jul 2026
- 28.4%
- Debt to equityDebt to equity. Borrowings divided by the whole group's net worth, the other owners of its subsidiaries included: rupees borrowed for each rupee of equity in the business. Lease liabilities are not counted: the results filings do not state them. From the balance sheet at the end of Mar 2026. The filing of 30 Apr 2026
- 0.00
- Volume, NSEVolume. Shares traded on the last trading day; delivery is the part buyers kept rather than sold again the same day.
- 11,92,73253.4% delivered
Hindustan Unilever share news and announcements
1,109 announcements, routine notices left out, newest first. Page 21 of 23.
Jan 2009
27 Jan · Business
Press release dated January 25, 2009, titled " HUL CFO Succession". A copy of the press release shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.14 Jan · Board meeting
To take on record the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December, 2008 alongwith the limited review report of the auditors for the corresponding period.6 Jan · Business
Press release dated January 6, 2009, titled " HUL to license 'Lakme' and 'Lever Ayush' brands to Lakme Lever Private Limited, for beauty and wellness Services". A copy of the press release shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.
Dec 2008
23 Dec · Increase in paid-up Capital
Details of the increase in the Paid-up Capital of the Company as under:- Authorised Capital - Rs. 2,25,00,00,000; Existing Paid-up Capital - 2,17,93,57,106 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/ increased by - 1,08,825 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Paid-up Capital - 2,17,94,65,931 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The Existing Issued capital - 2,20,95,92,878 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/ increased by - 1,08,825 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Issued capital - 2,20,97,01,703 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The difference between issued capital and paid up capital is due to the Buy back made from open Market as per Special Resolution passed through Postal Ballot on September 14, 2007. The total number of shares bought back under the Scheme were 3,02,35,772. The new shares rank pari passu in all respects with the existing capital. Further, the Committee of the Board, at its meeting held on December 19, 2008, has allotted 1,08,825 Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each under ESOP. Therefore, the paid-up capital of the Company has increased to 2,17,94,65,931 shares & the Issued capital has increased to 2,20,97,01,703 shares.
Nov 2008
24 Nov · Increase in paid-up Capital
Details of the increase in the Paid-up Capital of the Company as under:- Authorised Capital - Rs. 2,25,00,00,000; Existing Paid-up Capital - 2,17,91,57,002 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/ increased by - 2,00,104 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Paid-up Capital - 2,17,93,57,106 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The Existing Issued capital - 2,20,93,92,774 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/ increased by - 2,00,104 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Issued capital - 2,20,95,92,878 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The difference between issued capital and paid up capital is due to the Buy back made from open Market as per Special Resolution passed through Postal Ballot on September 14, 2007. The total number of shares bought back under the Scheme were 3,02,35,772. The new shares rank pari passu in all respects with the existing capital. Further, the Committee of the Board, at its meeting held on November 21, 2008, has allotted 2,00,104 Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each under ESOP. Therefore, the paid-up capital of the Company has increased to 2,17,93,57,106 shares & the Issued capital has increased to 2,20,95,92,878 shares.
Oct 2008
24 Oct · Updates
Unaudited quarterly results (provisional) for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 as adopted by the Board of Directors. Please read the Note No. 4 attached to the unaudited results as follows: (4) Exceptional items in SQ '08 include restructuring costs of Rs.2243 lakhs (SQ'07: Rs. Nil) and profit on sale of properties Rs.13116 lakhs (SQ'07 net gain Rs.430 lakhs).24 Oct · Results
Standalone Results for the period ended on 30-SEP-2008 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 402787 lacs for period ending on 30-SEP-2008 against Rs. 336463 lacs for the period ending on 30-SEP-2007. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 54661 lacs for the period ending on 30-SEP-2008 against Rs. 40806 lacs for the period ending on 30-SEP-2007.15 Oct · Board meeting
To take on record the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 alongwith the limited review report of the auditors for the corresponding period.
Sep 2008
22 Sep · Increase in paid-up Capital
Details of the increase in the Paid-up Capital of the Company as under:- Authorised Capital - Rs. 2,25,00,00,000; Existing Paid-up Capital - 217,87,65,017 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/increased by - 3,91,985 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Paid-up Capital - 217,91,57,002 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The Existing Issued capital - 220,90,00,789 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/increased by - 3,91,985 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Issued capital - 220,93,92,774 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The difference between issued capital and paid up capital is due to the Buy back made from open Market as per Special Resolution passed through Postal Ballot on September 14, 2007. The total number of shares bought back under the Scheme were 3,02,35,772. The new shares rank pari passu in all respects with the existing capital. Further, the Committee of the Board, at its meeting held on September 19, 2008, has allotted 3,91,985 Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each under ESOP. Therefore, the paid-up capital of the Company has increased to 2,17,91,57,002 shares & the Issued capital has increased to 220,93,92,774 shares.
Aug 2008
22 Aug · Increase in paid-up Capital
Details of the increase in the Paid-up Capital of the Company as under:- Authorised Capital - Rs. 2,25,00,00,000; Existing Paid-up Capital - 217,83,40,996 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/increased by - 4,24,021 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Paid-up Capital - 217,87,65,017 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The existing Issued capital - 220,85,76,768 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/increased by - 4,24,021 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Issued capital - 220,90,00,789 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The difference between issued capital and paid up capital is due to the Buy back made from open Market as per Special Resolution passed through Postal Ballot on September 14, 2007. The total number of shares bought back under the Scheme were 3,02,35,772. The new shares rank pari passu in all respects with the existing capital. Further, the Committee of the Board, at its meeting held on August 22, 2008, has allotted 4,24,021 Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each under ESOP. Therefore, the paid-up capital of the Company has increased to 217,87,65,017 shares & the Issued capital has increased to 220,90,00,789 shares.
Jul 2008
25 Jul · Change in Financial Year / others
Board of Directors of the Company in their meeting held on July 25, 2008, the Company has changed its Accounting Year to commence from 1st April of every year and end on 31 March of the following year. Consequently, the current financial year will comprise of period of 15 months commencing from 1st January, 2008 and ending 31 March, 2009.The Board of Directors have approved the appointment of Mr. Gopal Vittal, Executive Director - HPC as member of the Board of Directors effective 1st September, 2008. The Board of Directors has also taken on record and accepted the resignation of Mr. Sanjiv Kakkar, Executive Director, Sales & Customer Development w.e.f 1st September,2008 consequent his elevation to as Chairman, Unilever Russia, Ukraine and Belarus (RUB).25 Jul · Dividend
Board of Directors of the Company in their meeting held on July 25, 2008 has resolved to pay an interim dividend to the shareholders of the Company at the rate of Rs.3.50 (Rupees Three and Paise Fifty only) per share of Re. 1/- each for the period of 15 months ending March 31, 2009. The Record Date for determining the shareholders who will be entitled to receive the aforesaid dividend has been fixed as August 05, 2008 and the same will be paid on or after August 18, 2008.25 Jul · Results
Standalone Results for the period ended on 30-JUN-2008 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 800961 lacs for period ending on 30-JUN-2008 against Rs. 666572 lacs for the period ending on 30-JUN-2007. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 93913 lacs for the period ending on 30-JUN-2008 against Rs. 88598 lacs for the period ending on 30-JUN-2007.25 Jul · Results
Standalone Results for the period ended on 30-JUN-2008 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 421567 lacs for period ending on 30-JUN-2008 against Rs. 348140 lacs for the period ending on 30-JUN-2007. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 55818 lacs for the period ending on 30-JUN-2008 against Rs. 49308 lacs for the period ending on 30-JUN-2007.15 Jul · Board meeting
To take on record the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 alongwith the limited review report of the auditors for the corresponding period, as also to consider payment of interim dividend, if any, for the Financial Year ending March 31, 2009. Further August 05, 2008 has been fixed as the Record Date for the purpose of determining the entitlement of the shareholders for the interim dividend, if any, as may be declared by the Board at the aforesaid meeting.4 Jul · Management
Mr. Sanjiv kakkar, Executive Director, Sales & Customer Development has been appointed Chairman, Unilever Russia, Ukraine and Belarus (RUB), with effect from 1st September, 2008. We would also like to inform you that Mr. Hemant Bakshi currently Regional Category Vice President, Skin South Asia will take over from Mr. Sanjiv Kakkar as Executive Director, Sales & Customer Development in the Management Committee
Jun 2008
24 Jun · Increase in paid-up Capital
Details of the increase in the Paid-up Capital of the Company as under:- Authorised Capital - Rs. 2,25,00,00,000; Existing Paid-up Capital - 217,82,75,926 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/increased by - 65,070 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Paid-up Capital - 217,83,40,996 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The existing Issued capital - 220,85,11,698 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/increased by - 65,070 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Issued capital - 220,85,76,768 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The difference between issued capital and paid up capital is due to the Buy back made from open Market as per Special Resolution passed through Postal Ballot on September 14, 2007. The total number of shares bought back under the Scheme were 3,02,35,772. The new shares rank pari passu in all respects with the existing capital. Further, the Committee of the Board, at its meeting held on June 24 , 2008, has allotted 65,070 Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each under ESOP. Therefore, the paid-up capital of the Company has increased to 217,83,40,996 shares & the Issued capital has increased to 220,85,76,768 shares.9 Jun · Increase in paid-up Capital
Details of the increase in the Paid-up Capital of the Company as under:- Authorised Capital - Rs. 2,25,00,00,000; Existing Paid-up Capital - 217,81,92,346 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/increased by - 83,580 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Paid-up Capital - 217,82,75,926 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The existing Issued capital - 220,84,28,118 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/increased by - 83,580 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Issued capital - 220,85,11,698 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The difference between issued capital and paid up capital is due to the Buy back made from open Market as per Special Resolution passed through Postal Ballot on September 14, 2007. The total number of shares bought back under the Scheme were 3,02,35,772. The new shares rank pari passu in all respects with the existing capital. Further, the Committee of the Board, at its meeting held on June 09 , 2008, has allotted 83,580 Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each under ESOP. Therefore, the paid-up capital of the Company has increased to 217,82,75,926 shares & the Issued capital has increased to 220,85,11,698 shares.
May 2008
21 May · Increase in paid-up Capital
Details of the increase in the Paid-up Capital of the Company as under:- Authorised Capital - Rs. 2,25,00,00,000; Existing Paid-up Capital - 217,79,83,566 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/increased by - 2,08,780 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Paid-up Capital - 217,81,92,346 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The existing Issued capital - 220,82,19,338 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/increased by - 2,08,780 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Issued capital - 220,84,28,118 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The difference between issued capital and paid up capital is due to the Buy back made from open Market as per Special Resolution passed through Postal Ballot on September 14, 2007. The total number of shares bought back under the Scheme were 3,02,35,772. The new shares rank pari passu in all respects with the existing capital. Further, the Committee of the Board, at its meeting held on May 21, 2008, has allotted 2,08,780 Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each under ESOP. Therefore, the paid-up capital of the Company has increased to 217,81,92,346 shares & the Issued capital has increased to 220,84,28,118 shares.14 May · Minutes of meeting
Copy of the minutes of the proceedings of the Court Convened Meeting of the Company held on April 29, 2008 to approve the Scheme of Arrangement between Hindustan Unilever Limited, Brooke Bond Real Estates Private Limited and their respective shareholders and creditors for the demerger and transfer of certain immoveable properties of Hindustan Unilever Limited to Brooke Bond Real Estates Private Ltd. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.9 May · Minutes of meeting
Minutes of the Extraordinary General Meeting and the Annual General Meeting of the members of the Company held on April 04, 2008. The copies of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.
Apr 2008
30 Apr · Outcome of Court Convened Meeting
Hindustan Unilever Limited had informed the Exchange regarding a Notice of the Court Convened Meeting for demerger and transfer of certain immovable properties of Hindustan unilever Limited to Brooke Bond Real Estates Private Limited. The Company now informed the Exchange that in this regard the Court Convened Meeting of the Equity Sharesholders of the Company held on April 29, 2008, the Chairman had appointed Mr. S.R. Tata, a Practicing Chartered Accountant and Mr. P.D. Vora, a shareholders as scrutineers for the said Meeting. The Scrutineers had submitted their report on April 29, 2008 to the Chairman appointed by the Court and the results have been, accordingly, announced to the shareholders. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.28 Apr · Business
Board of Directors of the Company in their meeting held on April 28, 2008 has approved a change in the Accounting year of the Company to commence from April 1st of every year and to end on March 31st of the following year. Consequently, as a transitionary arrangement, the next Annual Accounts and Report of the Company will be period of 15 months commencing January 1st 2008 and ending March 31, 2009. Further a copy of the press release dated April 28, 2008, titled "Change of Financial Year shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.28 Apr · Results
Standalone Results for the quarter ended on 31-MAR-2008 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 379394 lacs for quarter ending on 31-MAR-2008 against Rs. 318432 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-MAR-2007. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 38095 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-MAR-2008 against Rs. 39289 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-MAR-2007.21 Apr · Board meeting
Meeting on 28 Apr 2008: “Unaudited Financial Results for the qtr ended March 31, 2008”9 Apr · Notice of Meeting
By an Order pronounced on March 19, 2008, in the Company Application, the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay has directed that a meeting of the Equity Shareholders of the Applicant Company (Hindustan Unilever Limited) be convened on April 29, 2008 for the purpose of considering and if thought fit, approving with or without modification(s), the Scheme of Arrangement proposed to be made between Hindustan Unilever Limited, the Applicant Company, Brooke Bond Real Estates Private Limited the Resulting Company and their respective Shareholders and Creditors for the demerger and transfer of certain immovable properties of the Applicant Company to the Resulting Company. A copy of the Notice of Meeting shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.7 Apr · Management
The members of the Company in the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 4th April, 2008 have approved the appointment of Mr. Nitin Paranjpe as CEO and Managing Director of the Company. Further, Mr. V. Narayanan, Non Executive Independent Director, has ceased to be a Director of the Company after not seeking re-appointment at the Annual General Meeting held on 4th April, 2008, on his attaining the age of 70 years. The members of the Company have approved the appointment of Dr. R.A. Mashelkar as Non Executive Independent Director of the Company to fill up the vacancy caused by the retirement of Mr.V.Narayanan7 Apr · Management
Mr. Douglas Baillie, CEO and Managing Director of the Company, consequent to his elevation to the Unilever Executive and taking over the role of President, Western Europe, has stepped down as Director of the Company after conclusion of the Annual General Meeting of the Company on 4th April, 2008. The Board of Directors of the Company has taken on record the resignation of Mr. Douglas Baillie in their Meeting held on 4th April, 2008. The Board of Directors in same Meeting, held after conclusion of the Annual General Meeting, has also approved the elevation of Mr. D. Sundaram as the Vice-Chairman of the Company, and appointed Mr. Dhaval Buch, who is presently Executive Director for Supply Chain, as an Additional Director on the Board of the Company
Mar 2008
19 Mar · Increase in paid-up Capital
Details of the increase in the Paid-up Capital of the Company as under:- Authorised Capital - Rs. 2,25,00,00,000; Existing Paid-up Capital - 217,79,24,566 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/increased by - 59,000 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Paid-up Capital - 217,79,83,566 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The existing Issued capital - 220,81,60,338 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/increased by - 59,000 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Issued capital - 220,82,19,338 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The difference between issued capital and paid up capital is due to the Buy back made from open Market as per Special Resolution passed through Postal Ballot on September 14, 2007. The total number of shares bought back under the Scheme were 3,02,35,772. The new shares rank pari passu in all respects with the existing capital. Further, the Committee of the Board, at its meeting held on March 19, 2008, has allotted 59,000 Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each under ESOP. Therefore, the paid-up capital of the Company has increased to 217,79,83,566 shares & the Issued capital has increased to 220,82,19,338 shares.11 Mar · Increase in paid-up Capital
Details of the increase in the Paid-up Capital of the Company as under:- Authorised Capital - Rs. 2,25,00,00,000; Existing Paid-up Capital - 217,77,29,553 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/increased by - 1,95,013 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Paid-up Capital - 217,79,24,566 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The existing Issued capital - 220,79,65,325 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/increased by - 1,95,013 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Issued capital - 220,81,60,338 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The difference between issued capital and paid up capital is due to the Buy back made from open Market as per Special Resolution passed through Postal Ballot on September 14, 2007. The total number of shares bought back under the Scheme were 3,02,35,772. The new shares rank pari passu in all respects with the existing capital. Further, the Committee of the Board, at its meeting held on March 10, 2008, has allotted 1,95,013 Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each under ESOP. Therefore, the paid-up capital of the Company has increased to 217,79,24,566 shares & the Issued capital has increased to 220,81,60,338 shares.6 Mar · Notice of Meeting
Copy of the Notice of the Annual General Meeting Scheduled on April 4,2008. Further the company has also submitted a copy of Notice of Extra Ordinary General Meeting scheduled on the same day(April 4,2008) for considering the proposal of appointment of Mr. Nitin Paranjpe as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the company. The copies of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.6 Mar · Business
With reference to Demerger and transfer of certain properties of Hindustan Unilever Limited at Bangalore to one of its 100% subsidiary, Brooke Bond Real Estates Pvt Ltd that, the proposal for demerging the Bangalore unit was approved on March 5, 2008 by the Board by way of circular resolution.
Feb 2008
28 Feb · Business
Press release dated February 28, 2008, titled "HUL announces Key appointments; Nitin Paranjpe appointed as CEO, Douglas Baillie appointed to the Unilever Executive". A copy of the press release shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.26 Feb · Increase in paid-up Capital
Details of the increase in the Paid-up Capital of the Company as under:- Authorised Capital - Rs. 2,25,00,00,000; Existing Paid-up Capital - 217,74,63,355 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/increased by - 2,66,198 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Paid-up Capital - 217,77,29,553 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The existing Issued capital - 220,76,99,127 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Shares allotted/increased by - 2,66,198 Equity share of Re. 1 each; Revised Issued capital - 220,79,65,325 Equity share of Re. 1 each. The difference between issued capital and paid up capital is due to the Buy back made from open Market as per Special Resolution passed through Postal Ballot on September 14,2007. The total number of shares bought back under the Scheme were 3,02,35,772. The new shares rank pari passu in all respects with the existing capital. Further, the Committee of the Board, at its meeting held on February 22, 2008, has allotted 2,66,198 Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each under ESOP. Therefore, the paid-up capital of the Company has increased to 217,77,29,553 shares & the Issued capital has increased to 220,79,65,325 shares.13 Feb · Board meeting
Board of Directors in their meeting held on February 13, 2008 have: 1) Adopted the Annual Accounts for the year ended December 31, 2007. The Company's turnover net of excise was Rs. 13,717.75 Crores recording an increase of 13.3% on the turnover of Rs. 12,103.39 Crores in 2006. The Profit before Tax was Rs. 2,184.52 Crores as against Rs. 1,861.68 Crores in 2006. Depreciation/amortisation for the year was Rs. 138.36 Crores as against Rs.130.16 Crores in 2006. Provision for taxation (including deferred tax) is Rs. 417.14 Crores (2006 - Rs. 321.80 Crores). Profit after Tax increased to Rs. 1,769.06 Crores (2006 - Rs. 1,539.67 Crores). Exceptional Items (net of tax) for 2007 amounted to a gain of Rs. 156.41 Crores (2006 - Rs.315.70 Crores). Net Profit stood at Rs. 1,925.47 Crores (2006 - Rs. 1,855.37 Crores). 2) considered the notice received under Section 257 of the Companies Act, 1956 for appointment of Dr. R. A. Mashelkar as a Non Executive Independent Director of the Company. The Board has recommended the appointment of Dr. R. A. Mashelkar for approval of the members of the Company. Dr. Mashelkar who is an eminent Scientist and Engineer and is presently the President of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) and President of Global Research Alliance, a network of publicity funded R&D institute from Asia Pacific, Europe & U. S. A. will be appointed as a Director of the Company after approval of members in the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company. 3) The Board has also noted that Mr. V. Narayanan, Non-Executive, Independent Director of the Company on attaining the age of 70 years will not be seeking re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.13 Feb · Meeting
Board of Directors in their meeting held on February 13, 2008 have: (1) Recommended a final dividend of Rs.3.00 per share for the year ended December 31, 2007 on Equity shares of Re.1 each. The Company has earlier paid an interim dividend of Rs.3/- per share in August 2007 and a special Platinum Jubilee Dividend of Rs.3/- per share in November 2007. The total dividend for the year ended 31 December, 2007, including the proposed final dividend, amounts to Rs.9.00 per equity share of face value of Re.1/- each. The final dividend, subject to approval of shareholders, will be paid to the shareholders on or after April 08, 2008. (2) Decided to hold the Annual General Meeting on April 04, 2008 (3) Resolved to close the Register of Members of the Company from March 19, 2008 to April 03, 2008 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of payment of Final Dividend and Annual General Meeting of the Company.13 Feb · Results
Standalone Results for the year ended on 31-DEC-2007 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 1371775 lacs for year ending on 31-DEC-2007 against Rs. 1210339 lacs for the year ending on 31-DEC-2006. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 192547 lacs for the year ending on 31-DEC-2007 against Rs. 185537 lacs for the year ending on 31-DEC-2006.13 Feb · Results
Consolidated Results for the year ended on 31-DEC-2007 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 1391340 lacs for year ending on 31-DEC-2007 against Rs. 1241098 lacs for the year ending on 31-DEC-2006. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 191488 lacs for the year ending on 31-DEC-2007 against Rs. 189053 lacs for the year ending on 31-DEC-2006.13 Feb · Results
Standalone Results for the quarter ended on 31-DEC-2007 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 368740 lacs for quarter ending on 31-DEC-2007 against Rs. 315610 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-DEC-2006. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 63144 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-DEC-2007 against Rs. 51118 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-DEC-2006.4 Feb · Board meeting
To consider, inter alia, the Audited Annual Accounts for the year ended December 31, 2007 and to recommend final dividend, if any, on equity shares for the financial year 2007.1 Feb · Closure of Buy back
Hindustan Unilever Limited had informed the Exchange regarding the closure of Scheme of Buy Back. The Company has now informed the Exchange that "Pursuant to the resolution passed by the Board Committee for Buy Back of Shares on 21.01.2008, the Scheme of Buy Back has been closed with the close of working hours of 31st January, 2008".
Jan 2008
29 Jan · Results
The Company will be publishing its Audited Financial Results within a period of three months from the close of the financial year ended December 31, 200721 Jan · Closure of Buy back
The Board Committee for Buyback of Shares of the Company in its meeting held on January 21, 2008 has decided to close the Buy back Scheme of Equity Shares through open market route through Stock Exchanges with effect from January 31, 20081 Jan · Extinguishment
The Company has extinguished 6,158 Equity Shares under the Buy-back by way of Sixteenth Debit Corporate Action executed through Karvy Computershare Private Limited, Registrars and Transfer Agents. The Extinguishment of shares is confirmed by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) by their letters dated 29.12.2007 and 31.12.2007 respectively. In view of the above, please note that: Equity shares of Re.1/-: Issued & paid capital of the Company before present Extinguishment was: 2,17,74,69,513; Shares extinguished: 6,158; The present amount of issued & paid up capital of the Company after present Extinguishment:2,17,74,63,355
Dec 2007
31 Dec · Miscellaneous
Following, with reference to the Buy-back of equity shares of the Company by way of "Open Market Purchase" through Stock Exchanges: (1) A copy of the newspaper clipping dated December 20, 2007 on completion of 95% of the total Buy-back Offer. (2) A copy of the newspaper clipping dated December 22, 2007 on completion of the fifth fortnight ended December 21, 2007, of the Buy-back Offer. A copy of the each shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.27 Dec · Extinguishment
The Company has extinguished 700,135 Equity Shares under the Buy-back by way of Fifteenth Debit Corporate Action executed through Karvy Computershare Private Limited, Registrars and Transfer Agents. The Extinguishment of shares is confirmed by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) by their letters dated 26.12.2007 and 27.12.2007 respectively. In view of the above, please note that: Equity shares of Re.1/-: Issued & paid capital of the Company before present Extinguishment was: 2,17,81,69,648; Shares extinguished: 700,135; The present amount of issued & paid up capital of the Company after present Extinguishment: 2,17,74,69,513.27 Dec · Extinguishment
The Company has extinguished 17,29,976 Equity Shares under the Buy-back by way of Fourteenth Debit Corporate Action executed through Karvy Computershare Private Limited, Registrars and Transfer Agents. The Extinguishment of shares is confirmed by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) by their letters dated 22.12.2007 and 26.12.2007 respectively. In view of the above, please note that: Equity shares of Re.1/-: Issued & paid capital of the Company before present Extinguishment was: 2,17,98,99,624; Shares extinguished: 17,29,976; The present amount of issued & paid up capital of the Company after present Extinguishment: 2,17,81,69,648.26 Dec · Miscellaneous
Following, with reference to the Buy-back of Equity Shares of the Company by way of "Open Market Purchase" through Stock Exchanges: 1) Copy of the news paper clipping dated December 06, 2007 published in the news paper on completion of 50%& 55% of the total Buy-back Offer. The single Notice covers the completion of 50 &55% of the total Buy-back offer. 2) Copy of the news paper clipping dated December 07, 2007 published in the news paper on completion of 60% of the total Buy-back Offer. 3) Copy of the news paper clipping dated December 08, 2007 published in the news paper on completion of 65% of the total Buy-back Offer The same clipping covers the Fourth Fortnight (ended December 07, 2007) notice as well.4) Copy of the news paper clipping dated December 11, 2007 published in the news paper on completion of 70% of the total Buy-back Offer.5) Copy of the news paper clipping dated December 12, 2007 published in the news paper on completion of 75% of the total Buy-back Offer.6) Copy of the news paper clipping dated December 13, 2007 published in the news paper on completion of 80% of the total Buy-back Offer.7) Copy of the news paper clipping dated December 14, 2007 published in the news paper on completion of 85% of the total Buy-back Offer and 8) Copy of the news paper clipping dated December 18, 2007 published in the news paper on completion of 90% of the total Buy-back Offer .A copy each of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.24 Dec · Extinguishment
The Company has extinguished 17,26,014 Equity Shares under the Buy-back by way of Thirteenth Debit Corporate Action executed through Karvy Computershare Private Limited, Registrars and Transfer Agents. The Extinguishment of shares is confirmed by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) by their letters dated 19.12.2007. In view of the above, please note that: Equity shares of Re.1/-: Issued & paid capital of the Company before present Extinguishment was: 2,18,16,25,638; Shares extinguished: 17,26,014; The present amount of issued & paid up capital of the Company after present Extinguishment: 2,17,98,99,624.20 Dec · Extinguishment
The Company has extinguished 43,68,007 Equity Shares under the Buy-back by way of Eleventh Debit Corporate Action executed through Karvy Computershare Private Limited, Registrars and Transfer Agents. The Extinguishment of shares is confirmed by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) by their letters dated 12.12.2007. In view of the above, please note that: Equity shares of Re.1/-: Issued & paid capital of the Company before present Extinguishment was: 2,18,91,82,442; Shares extinguished: 43,68,007; The present amount of issued & paid up capital of the Company after present Extinguishment: 2,18,48,14,435.