Hindustan Unilever sets board meeting for results and dividend
Hindustan Unilever scheduled a 30 Apr 2026 board meeting to consider FY26 results and recommend a possible final dividend. OI Charts data showed the stock at ₹1,857, with futures long build-up and key options positioning at ₹1,900 and ₹2,000.
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- HINDUNILVR close
- ₹1,857
- On the day
- +0.66%
- Futures OI, long build-up
- +1.5%
- Put-call ratio
- 0.68
- Max pain
- ₹1,900
Hindustan Unilever announced that its board will meet on 30 Apr 2026 to consider the audited standalone and consolidated results for the quarter and financial year ended 31 Mar 2026. The agenda also includes recommending a final dividend, if any, for the financial year. The filing was made under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations.
The announcement places the March-quarter performance and the potential shareholder payout in focus for the FMCG sector 🛒. The final dividend is not confirmed; it remains subject to the board’s recommendation and the subsequent approval process. The results will provide the next detailed read on demand, margins and operating performance in the consumer-staples business.
OI Charts data for 9 Oct 2026 showed the stock at ₹1,857, up 0.66% on the day, with volume of 1,300,930 shares. The stock had gained 1.1% over five sessions but remained down 4.5% over 20 sessions. Its 52-week range stood at ₹1,827 to ₹2,667, with the recent low recorded on 1 Oct 2026 and the high on 23 Oct 2025.
In derivatives, futures open interest rose 1.5% to 17,472,600 shares, alongside a 0.59% futures premium, indicating a long build-up in the latest session. The options put-call ratio was 0.68 for the 27 Oct 2026 expiry. The largest call open interest was at ₹2,000, while the largest put open interest was at ₹1,900. Max pain was ₹1,900, making these levels important reference points as the results-related event approaches
The next market trigger is the board’s decision on 30 Apr 2026: investors will look for the reported financial numbers and whether a final dividend is recommended. Before that, price action around ₹1,900 and the options positioning at ₹2,000 will show where traders are concentrating risk. The company’s disclosure is also relevant to the broader FMCG segment because its results can provide a read on consumer demand and cost pressures.
Source: Goodreturns, 10 Oct 2026
Not investment advice. For informational purposes only.