HINDUNILVR — HUL shares hit 52-week low as margin pressure overshadows revenue growth

Hindustan Unilever's stock plunged 7% to a 52-week low of ₹2,019 despite reporting a 10.3% rise in Q1 revenue to ₹17,184 crore. Investor concern centered on a 40 basis point year-on-year contraction in its EBITDA margin to 23%, driven by rising input costs. The company's net profit declined 3.2% to ₹2,680 crore, reflecting the impact of cost pressures and a higher tax outgo.