Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Priya Nair Leads HUL's First-Year Turnaround
Priya Nair became the first woman to run Hindustan Unilever, a big Indian consumer goods company.
In her first year, the company sold more products and grew faster than before.
She is focusing on making better brands, selling more in cities, and using new technology.
The company spent more on advertising and new labs to help make products faster.
Some investors think the growth might keep going, while others are cautious.
Priya Nair became HUL's first female CEO on Aug 1, 2023.
HUL's underlying sales growth hit 10% in 13 quarters, volume growth rose to 5‑6%.
Nair's strategy focuses on premiumisation, portfolio reshaping, stronger distribution, and brand innovation.
Advertising spend hit ₹1,657 crore, and tech investments include AI‑enabled labs and supply‑chain upgrades.
Analysts remain cautious; some target prices lowered, others expect sustained 6‑8% volume growth.
- Who
- Priya Nair, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Hindustan Unilever Limited
- What
- First-year performance review and strategic initiatives at HUL
- When
- June 2024 earnings call
- Where
- Hindustan Unilever Limited, Mumbai headquarters
- Why
- To improve growth and address low volume growth
- Company
- Hindustan Unilever Limited
- CEO
- Priya Nair
- Market Cap
- Rs 5.9 lakh crore
- Underlying Sales Growth
- 10%
- Volume Growth (last 2 quarters)
- 5-6%
- Advertising Spend
- ₹1,657 crore