HUL gains on getting nod to invest up to Rs 2,000 crore to expand manufacturing capacity
Hindustan Unilever is currently trading at Rs. 2330.05, up by 6.35 points or 0.27% from its previous closing of Rs. 2323.70 on the BSE.
The scrip opened at Rs. 2344.20 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 2344.20 and Rs. 2323.70 respectively. So far 10074 shares were traded on the counter.
The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 1 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 2682.41 on 04-Sep-2025 and a 52 week low of Rs. 2061.24 on 04-Mar-2025.
Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs. 2400.00 and Rs. 2288.20 respectively. The current market cap of the company is Rs. 547525.25 crore.
The promoters holding in the company stood at 61.90%, while Institutions and Non-Institutions held 26.46% and 11.64% respectively.
Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has received approval from board for investment of up to Rs 2,000 crore to expand manufacturing capacity in fast-growing premium categories across Beauty & Wellbeing and Home Care liquids. This investment will be done over a period of two years across multiple locations.
The proposed investment is in line with the Company’s strategy of focusing on fewer, bigger bets and strengthening its presence in high-growth demand spaces, including premium Skin care and Hair Care and Personal Care & Home Care liquids.
By leveraging advanced automation and digital technologies, the capacity expansion is expected to enhance supply-chain efficiency and agility, enabling faster response to evolving consumer needs. The initiative is aimed at building a future-ready manufacturing network that can effectively support emerging channels and high-growth formats. The facilities under this investment will be developed in line with HUL’s sustainability agenda, with a target of operating on 100% renewable energy. The Board, at its meeting held on February 18, 2026, has approved the same.
