Unilever doubles down on India as HUL targets high-single-digit growth
Unilever CEO Fernando Fernandez said the company will keep investing in India, its second-largest market. HUL expects high-single-digit growth in coming quarters after reporting 5% volume growth and 10% value growth in Q1 FY27.
What happened
Hindustan Unilever · Unilever will continue investing in India, its second-largest market, to defend leadership. HUL expects high-single-digit growth in coming
Key facts
- High-single-digit growth expected in coming quarters
- Profit growth expected to slightly outpace revenue growth
- Q1 FY27 volume growth: 5%
- Q1 FY27 value growth: 10%
- India is Unilever's second-largest market
Why this matters
Unilever’s India focus raises the strategic value of scalable local FMCG brands, capabilities and channels that can strengthen HUL’s category leadership or accelerate premium growth.