Overview
- Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) reported a consolidated net profit increase of 2.4% to Rs 19,407 crore for Q4 FY25, exceeding market expectations.
- RIL's revenue grew 9.91% year-on-year to Rs 2,64,573 crore, with the telecom and retail segments showing strong performance despite challenges in the oil-to-chemicals business.
- Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) recorded a 3.68% decline in net profit to Rs 2,464 crore, although total income rose 3.48% to Rs 15,979 crore.
- Both companies announced final dividends: RIL proposed Rs 5.50 per share, while HUL recommended Rs 24 per share, bringing HUL's total FY25 payout to Rs 53 per share.
- HUL anticipates gradual demand recovery, while RIL emphasized operational discipline and innovation to navigate global and domestic economic challenges.