Capacity Expansion
HUL to invest up to INR 20 billion to expand capacity of premium categories
This story was originally published at 19:56 IST on 18 February 2026
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--HUL to increase mfg capacity of beauty & wellbeing, home care premium pdts
--HUL to invest INR 20 bln in 2 yrs to expand mfg capacity for premium pdts
AHMEDABAD – Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Wednesday announced a proposed investment of up to INR 20 billion to expand manufacturing capacity in fast-growing premium categories across beauty and wellbeing and home care liquids. The investment will be made over two years across multiple locations, the company said in an exchange filing.
The proposed investment is in line with the company's strategy to focus on fewer, bigger bets and strengthen its presence in high-growth demand spaces, including premium skincare and hair care, personal care and home care liquids, the company said. HUL's home care business contributes around 35% to its consolidated top line, while beauty and well-being is the second-most important segment, contributing around 24% of its overall top line.
The initiative is aimed at building a future-ready manufacturing network that can effectively support emerging channels and high-growth formats, the company said.
"This investment reflects our strategic focus on scaling our brands and creating categories of the future to meet evolving consumer needs. It also underscores our commitment to building a resilient, technology-enabled supply chain that delivers superior value to consumers," HUL CEO and Managing Director Priya Nair said.
For the December quarter, HUL had reported a net profit of INR 70.75 billion on revenue of INR 158.05 billion. Wednesday, the company's shares closed 0.5% higher at INR 2,323.50 on the National Stock Exchange.
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Reported by Sunil Raghu
Edited by Saji George Titus
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