About Hindustan Unilever Limited (HINDUNILVR)
Hindustan Unilever Limited is a Household & Personal Products company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.
HINDUNILVR trades on the Indian stock exchanges (NSE/BSE) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- ₹1,864.60
- Market Cap
- ₹4.38T
- 52-Week High
- ₹2,488.00
- 52-Week Low
- ₹1,758.20
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Household & Personal Products
₹1,000 Invested in Hindustan Unilever Limited (HINDUNILVR)
How much would ₹1,000 invested in HINDUNILVR be worth today?
What would ₹1,000 invested in HINDUNILVR 1 year ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Hindustan Unilever Limited (HINDUNILVR) in 2025 would be worth ₹754 as of November 2026, representing a -24.6% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in HINDUNILVR 3 years ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Hindustan Unilever Limited (HINDUNILVR) in 2023 would be worth ₹786 as of November 2026, representing a -21.4% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in HINDUNILVR 5 years ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Hindustan Unilever Limited (HINDUNILVR) in 2021 would be worth ₹751 as of November 2026, representing a -24.9% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in HINDUNILVR 10 years ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Hindustan Unilever Limited (HINDUNILVR) in 2016 would be worth ₹2,415 as of November 2026, representing a +141.5% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in HINDUNILVR at IPO be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Hindustan Unilever Limited (HINDUNILVR) at IPO would be worth ₹56,461 as of November 2026, representing a +5546.1% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 30+ years (369 months), Hindustan Unilever Limited (HINDUNILVR) has averaged a monthly return of +1.36% with a median return of +0.75%. The stock had 199 positive months (54%) and 170 negative months (46%). The best month in HINDUNILVR's history was June 1997 with a +29.8% return, while the worst was May 2006 at -19.6%. Historically, June tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.5%), and October the weakest (-3.0%).
HINDUNILVR's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 8 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1997 with a cumulative return of +63.4%, and the worst was 2004 at -26.9%.
Annual Returns
Over 30 years of trading history, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HINDUNILVR) has delivered an average annual return of +15.56% with a median return of +11.52%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +13.45%. The stock posted gains in 23 years (77%) and losses in 7 years (23%).
HINDUNILVR's best year was 1997 with a +76.51% gain, while the worst was 2004 at -26.74%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 11, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. HINDUNILVR achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 18 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -18.67% | ₹2,292.58 | ₹1,864.60 |
| 2025 | +1.37% | ₹2,261.67 | ₹2,292.58 |
| 2024 | -10.78% | ₹2,534.85 | ₹2,261.67 |
| 2023 | +5.64% | ₹2,399.60 | ₹2,534.85 |
| 2022 | +10.20% | ₹2,177.40 | ₹2,399.60 |
| 2021 | -0.15% | ₹2,180.64 | ₹2,177.40 |
| 2020 | +26.77% | ₹1,720.19 | ₹2,180.64 |
| 2019 | +7.00% | ₹1,607.70 | ₹1,720.19 |
| 2018 | +34.80% | ₹1,192.67 | ₹1,607.70 |
| 2017 | +68.10% | ₹709.49 | ₹1,192.67 |
| 2016 | -2.34% | ₹726.53 | ₹709.49 |
| 2015 | +15.66% | ₹628.16 | ₹726.53 |
| 2014 | +35.89% | ₹462.25 | ₹628.16 |
| 2013 | +10.81% | ₹417.16 | ₹462.25 |
| 2012 | +33.05% | ₹313.54 | ₹417.16 |
| 2011 | +32.79% | ₹236.12 | ₹313.54 |
| 2010 | +20.96% | ₹195.20 | ₹236.12 |
| 2009 | +8.61% | ₹179.72 | ₹195.20 |
| 2008 | +20.50% | ₹149.15 | ₹179.72 |
| 2007 | +3.31% | ₹144.37 | ₹149.15 |
| 2006 | +12.23% | ₹128.64 | ₹144.37 |
| 2005 | +42.03% | ₹90.57 | ₹128.64 |
| 2004 | -26.74% | ₹123.63 | ₹90.57 |
| 2003 | +17.35% | ₹105.35 | ₹123.63 |
| 2002 | -16.39% | ₹126.00 | ₹105.35 |
| 2001 | +10.20% | ₹114.34 | ₹126.00 |
| 2000 | -2.05% | ₹116.73 | ₹114.34 |
| 1999 | +29.63% | ₹90.05 | ₹116.73 |
| 1998 | +20.59% | ₹74.67 | ₹90.05 |
| 1997 | +76.51% | ₹42.30 | ₹74.67 |
Frequently Asked Questions: HINDUNILVR
What sector is HINDUNILVR in? ▼
HINDUNILVR operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Household & Personal Products industry.
How has HINDUNILVR performed historically? ▼
Over 30 years of trading history, HINDUNILVR has posted gains in 23 years (77% of the time). The best year was 1997 with a +76.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in HINDUNILVR? ▼
You can invest in HINDUNILVR through any brokerage account that offers access to Indian exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold HINDUNILVR.
Last updated: 11/1/2026