# The rise in profit came as the company saw an increase in volume and proceeds from the divestment of stake in Nutritionalab.

*business · news · 2026-04-30 · The Financial Express*

## Key points

- HUL's Q4FY26 profit rise was significantly aided by divesting its stake in Nutritionalab.
- Underlying volume growth for HUL in Q4FY26 reached 6%, marking a 12-quarter high.
- HUL is using cost cuts and selective price hikes to manage Middle East-related volatility.
- Rising crude prices due to geopolitical tensions pressured HUL's raw material costs and margins.
- HUL undertook organisational simplification and demand generation initiatives to accelerate growth in FY26.

**Companies:** Hindustan Unilever
**Countries:** India

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