HUL flags West Asia conflict input-cost surge hitting Q1 FMCG margins

HUL chairman Nitin Paranjpe said commodity cost inflation from the West Asia conflict significantly squeezed Q1 margins, with crude crossing $100/barrel. The company is absorbing costs via efficiency programmes, AI adoption, local sourcing and Project Nakshatra supply-chain transformation while pushing premiumisation.

— Filed Tue, 30 Jun, 2026, 20:26 IST · Source Business Standard · Companies · Updated

HUL chairman Nitin Paranjpe said West Asia conflict-driven commodity cost inflation significantly impacted Q1 FMCG margins. Company absorbs costs via efficiency programmes, advancing AI, local sourcing and Project Nakshatra supply-chain transformation while pursuing premiumisation.

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