Rs 24 Payout Alert! India’s Largest FMCG Stock To Go Ex-Dividend Soon, Record Date Next Week; Buy HUL?

Based on market capitalization, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is the largest fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) firm in India. Well-known names including Dove, Lifebuoy, Lux, Ponds, Fair & Lovely, Sunsilk, Vaseline, Lipton, Knorr, Surf Excel, Rin, Wheel, and Lakmé are among the more than 50 brands that HUL carries. For the fiscal year that ends on March 31, 2025, the board of Hindustan Unilever has announced a final dividend of Rs 24 per share. The stock is in focus as the ex-date draws closer since the record date has been scheduled for June 23, 2025, which means that investors whose names are on the company's registry on that date will be eligible for the dividend.

Hindustan Unilever Dividend

"Keeping in view our profitable and competitive performance, your directors are pleased to recommend a final dividend of Rs 24/- per equity share of face value of Rs 1/- for the year ended 31st March, 2025. Together with the interim dividend of Rs 19/- per share and special dividend of Rs 10 per share, paid in November 2024, the total dividend for financial year ended 31st March, 2025 amounts to Rs 53/- per share of face value of Rs 1/- each. At Rs 53 per share, total dividend declared for FY 2024-25 is Rs 12,453 crores, a 26% year-on-year increase, including special dividend," said HUL in a stock exchange filing.

"The Final Dividend, subject to the approval of Members at the AGM on Monday, 30th June, 2025, will be paid on or after Friday, 4th July, 2025, to the Members whose names appear in the Register of Members, as on 23rd June, 2025, being the cut-off date, i.e. one day prior to the commencement of the Book Closure dates, i.e. Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 to Monday, 30th June, 2025 (both days inclusive)," HUL said in its annual report for FY25.
On Monday, June 30, 2025, the firm will have its 92nd Annual General Meeting for the fiscal year 2024-2025.

Hindustan Unilever News

With the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench, approving the demerger of its ice cream business, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has achieved a major breakthrough in its strategic redeveloping process. The NCLT has approved the Scheme of Arrangement between HUL and Kwality Wall's (India) Limited (KWIL) in accordance with the order dated June 11, 2025, opening the door for the ice cream division to function as an independent, listed entity.

The demerger comes after Unilever PLC decided to separate its ice cream business globally. The whole Ice Cream Business Undertaking of HUL will be transferred to KWIL under this scheme, and shareholders will receive shares in the resulting company in a 1:1 share entitlement ratio-one equity share of Rs. 1 in KWIL for every equity share held in HUL.

The approval for conducting the shareholders' meeting of HUL will be held on 12th August 2025.

Hindustan Unilever Share Price Target

Hardik Matalia - Derivative Analyst at Choice Broking said, "HINDUNILVR is currently trading around ₹2,301 and is moving in a sideways consolidation range near the lower end of its broader structure. After witnessing a steep decline of nearly 30% from its highs, the stock has managed a mild bounce from lower levels. However, this rebound has been met with selling pressure, especially near immediate resistance zones, reflecting the lack of strong bullish conviction at this stage."

"The ongoing price action signals a cautious undertone, with the stock unable to reclaim momentum and currently testing crucial support levels. A decisive breach below the nearby support at ₹2,280 could open doors for further downside, as it would confirm sustained weakness and likely trigger extended selling pressure. This makes the ₹2,280 level a key zone to watch in the coming sessions," the analyst added.

"The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 40.20, showing muted momentum and no clear signs of a reversal yet. This supports the view of a consolidative and weak undertone in the short term. Additionally, HINDUNILVR is trading below all its key moving averages-short-term, medium-term, and long-term-which collectively signal an ongoing bearish bias," Hardik Matalia commented.

"For short-term traders, the strategy should be to wait for a clear breakdown below ₹2,280 to consider fresh shorting opportunities. On the contrary, any sustainable breakout above ₹2,500 will be required to consider fresh long positions with conviction, as that would indicate a structural turnaround and improved momentum. Long-term investors, on the other hand, can consider partial accumulation at current levels given the broader correction and attractive valuations," stated the analyst.

"However, a staggered buying approach is advisable-adding further on dips-while keeping a long-term perspective. This will help in managing downside risk while positioning for potential recovery once the stock stabilizes and begins to reclaim key technical levels. Overall, the trend remains cautious-to-negative in the short term, and the price action around key support and resistance levels will dictate the next major move," Hardik Matalia further recommended.

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