Hindustan Unilever announced the re-appointment of Ms. Ashu Suyash as an Independent Director for a five-year term, demonstrating the company's commitment to maintaining experienced leadership on its board. The announcement was made through an official regulatory filing under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015.

Board Approval and Regulatory Compliance

The Board of Directors approved Ms. Suyash's re-appointment at their meeting held on 30th April, 2026. The decision was made based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and remains subject to shareholder approval. The company filed the necessary disclosures with BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd as per regulatory requirements.

Professional Background and Expertise

Ms. Ashu Suyash brings over 35 years of comprehensive experience in the Indian financial services and global information services sectors. Her expertise spans multiple areas including banking, capital markets, investment management, ratings and analytics.

Currently, she serves as the Founder & CEO of Colossa Ventures, a venture capital firm that supports women entrepreneurs by providing capital, capability building, and confidence development for innovative businesses.

Current Board Positions and Previous Leadership Roles

Ms. Suyash currently holds Independent Director positions on the boards of:

• Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited
• Tata Elxsi Limited

Her previous leadership roles include several high-profile positions:

• Managing Director & CEO of CRISIL Limited
• Member of the Global Operating Committee of S&P Global Inc.
• CEO of L&T Investment Management Limited
• Country Head and Managing Director of Fidelity India Mutual Fund Business
• Head of Strategy and Business Development at Citibank India

During her tenure at CRISIL Limited, she played a pivotal role in helping the company regain its ratings leadership position and transforming its local and global research & analytics businesses into a leading global analytics company.

Educational Qualifications and Compliance Verification

Ms. Suyash holds strong academic credentials with a Chartered Accountant qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from the University of Mumbai.

The company confirmed through its regulatory filing that Ms. Suyash is not debarred from holding the office of Director pursuant to any SEBI Order or order of any such authority. Additionally, none of the current Directors of the Company are inter-se related to Ms. Suyash, ensuring independence in board governance as required under corporate governance norms.

Hindustan Unilever Limited announced the outcome of its Board meeting held on 30th April 2026, where directors approved the annual accounts for FY26 and recommended a final dividend of Rs 22 per share. The company delivered consolidated turnover of Rs 63,763 crores for the financial year ended 31st March 2026, representing 5% growth from Rs 60,573 crores in the previous year.

Board Meeting Outcomes and Financial Approvals

The Board meeting, which commenced at 09:00 A.M. (IST) and concluded discussions on financial matters at 10:04 A.M. (IST), approved several key resolutions. The consolidated Profit before tax stood at Rs 13,812 crores compared to Rs 14,428 crores in the corresponding previous year. Depreciation and amortization for the year from continuing operations was Rs 1,333 crores against Rs 1,253 crores in the corresponding year on a consolidated basis.

Dividend Recommendation and Record Date

The Board recommended a final dividend of Rs 22 per share for the financial year ended 31st March 2026 on Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each. The company had earlier paid an interim dividend of Rs 19 per share on 20th November 2025. The total dividend for the period amounts to Rs 41 per Equity Share of face value of Re. 1/- each. The record date for determining shareholder entitlement for the final dividend has been fixed as Tuesday, 23rd June 2026.

Audit and Compliance Framework

The company's auditors, M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 001076N/N500013), issued unmodified audit reports for both Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements. The reports were prepared under the Companies Act, 2013 and Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results under Listing Regulations for the financial year ended 31st March 2026. Exceptional Items for the financial year amounted to a loss of Rs 235 crores compared to a gain of Rs 347 crores in the corresponding previous year at consolidated level.

Regulatory Compliance and Documentation

Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company submitted comprehensive documentation to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. The submission included audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results along with Auditor's Reports and Investor Presentation on the financial results. Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Radhika Shah (Membership No: A19308) signed the regulatory filings, ensuring full compliance with listing obligations.