Which FMCG Giant Delivered Higher Profit in Q4FY25: HUL Vs Tata Consumer Products

The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector remains a key driver of economic activity, reflecting the pulse of consumer demand and spending behaviour. As the fourth quarter of FY25 wraps up, leading FMCG companies have reported their earnings, showcasing varied performances amid a challenging operating environment. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the Q4FY25 earnings of two industry giants—Hindustan Unilever (HUL) and Tata Consumer Products (TCP).

HUL Q4FY25 Results Overview

Hindustan Unilever (HUL), one of India’s largest FMCG giants, reported a 3.7% year-on-year decline in its consolidated net profit for Q4 FY25, amounting to ₹2,464 crore, compared to ₹2,558 crore in the same quarter last year. The company also experienced a significant sequential decline of 17.4% in profit. However, its revenue showed a modest growth of 3.5% YoY, standing at ₹15,979 crore.

Segment-wise Performance (HUL)

• Home Care: ₹5,818 crore (up from ₹5,715 crore)

• Beauty & Wellbeing: ₹3,113 crore (up from ₹2,987 crore)

• Personal Care: ₹2,124 crore (slightly up from ₹2,063 crore)

• Foods: ₹3,886 crore (down from ₹3,911 crore)

• Others (Exports and Consignment): ₹263 crore (up from ₹181 crore)

Looking forward, HUL expects demand conditions to improve gradually in the upcoming fiscal year, driven by its robust business fundamentals and strategic objectives.

Also Read: HUL Q4 FY25 Results: Net Profit Drops 3.7% YoY, Declares ₹53 Total Dividend for FY25

Tata Consumer Products Q4 FY25 Results Overview

Tata Consumer Products (TCP) also reported strong results in Q4 FY25, showcasing significant growth despite challenging market conditions. The company achieved a 17% YoY growth in revenue from operations, amounting to ₹4,608 crore for the quarter. Its full-year revenue reached ₹17,618 crore, marking a 16% increase compared to the previous year. TCP’s profit and volume growth were both impressive, particularly in its India and International businesses.

Segment-wise Performance (Tata Consumer Products):

• India Beverages: 17% growth (+9% organic) for Q4, with full-year growth of 10% (+3% organic)

• India Foods: 27% growth (+17% organic) for Q4, with full-year growth of 29% (+13% organic)

• International Business: 5% growth (2% in constant currency) for Q4, with 7% growth (5% in constant currency) for the full year

• Growth Businesses: ₹3,200 crore revenue for the year, representing 28% of the India business

Tata Consumer Products continues to make strides, especially in its growth segments, and expects its momentum to carry through into the next fiscal year.

Also Read: Tata Consumer Shares Fell Over 2%: Revenue Grew 17% in Q4FY25

HUL vs Tata Consumer

Conclusion

Both Hindustan Unilever and Tata Consumer Products have demonstrated resilience and strategic agility in a challenging economic environment, though their performance dynamics are different. HUL experienced a slight decline in profitability and faced challenges with its foods segment but continued to show steady growth in other areas like beauty and home care. In contrast, Tata Consumer Products excelled in growth across its beverages and food segments, as well as in its international business, delivering robust profits and volume growth.

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