Hindustan Unilever reported a standalone profit after tax (PAT) from continuing operations of Rs 2,590 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, down 15% year-on-year from Rs 3,001 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
On a consolidated basis, PAT from continuing operations declined 30% YoY to Rs 2,118 crore.
Revenue performance
Consolidated revenue from continuing operations grew 6% YoY to Rs 16,235 crore. On a standalone basis, revenue increased 4% YoY to Rs 15,614 crore, reflecting steady demand despite a mixed operating environment.
EBITDA and margins
EBITDA from continuing operations rose 3% YoY to Rs 3,788 crore on a consolidated basis. Standalone EBITDA increased 2% YoY to Rs 3,640 crore.
Standalone EBITDA margin stood at 23.03% compared with 24.15% in the year-ago period.
Exceptional items and discontinued operations
Exceptional items during the quarter included a Rs 4,611 crore gain from the demerger of the ice cream business.
Discontinued operations (ice cream business) contributed Rs 4,485 crore to PAT during the quarter. As a result, total consolidated PAT including discontinued operations surged 121% YoY to Rs 6,603 crore.
The company also noted that Labour Code changes led to an increase in gratuity liability by Rs 113 crore.
Overall, while profit from continuing operations declined on a year-on-year basis, the exceptional gain from the ice cream demerger significantly boosted reported earnings for the quarter.
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