In the past five years, the valuation of the Indian FMCG major has more than doubled while parent Unilever’s market capitalisation has declined consistently since reaching a peak of $180 billion in October 2017. Unilever holds 62% in HUL.
US consumer sentiment near record low ahead of midterm elections
In October, consumer sentiment in the U.S. plummeted to a concerning 48.0, driven by rising prices and economic worries amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.