Priya Nair’s appointment as HUL’s first woman MD & CEO has boosted investor confidence, with the stock rising by 5%. Nair is expected to revitalize the company amidst slowing growth and competition from D2C brands. Analysts are optimistic about her track record of improving profit margins and driving growth through premiumization and strategic shifts, leveraging her extensive experience within HUL.
Mixed geopolitical signals making market moves hard to decode: Seth R Freeman
Global equity markets, led by the US, have recovered strongly, reaching new highs despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. However, volatile oil prices, influenced by conflicting US-Iran
April 20, 2026