Hindustan Unilever facts for kids

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Hindustan Unilever Limited

Type	Public company
Traded as	BSE: 500696 NSE: HINDUNILVR BSE SENSEX constituent NSE NIFTY 50 constituent
ISIN	ISIN: [https://isin.toolforge.org/?language=en&isin=INE030A01027 INE030A01027]
Industry	Fast-moving consumer goods
Predecessor	Indian Vanaspati Manufacturing Company (1931–1956) Lever Brothers India Limited (1933–1956) United Traders Limited (1935–1956) Hindustan Lever Limited (1956–2007)
Founded	1933; 92 years ago (1933)
Headquarters	Mumbai, Maharashtra , India
Key people	Priya Nair (CEO and MD)
Products	Foods cleaning agents personal care skin care dietary supplements protein supplements
Revenue	₹627 billion (US$11 billion) (2024)
Operating income	₹139 billion (US$2.4 billion) (2024)
Net income	₹103 billion (US$1.8 billion) (2024)
Total assets	₹785 billion (US$13 billion) (2024)
Total equity	₹514 billion (US$8.7 billion) (2024)
Number of employees	27,764 (2024)(including 19,109 workers)
Parent	Unilever (61.90%)

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is a large Indian company. It makes and sells many everyday products. These are things like foods, drinks, cleaning supplies, and personal care items. HUL's main office is in Mumbai, India. It is part of a bigger company called Unilever, which is based in the UK and the Netherlands.

The company started in India in 1931 as Hindustan Vanaspati Manufacturing Co. Over the years, it changed its name a few times. In 1956, it became Hindustan Lever Limited. Then, in June 2007, it was renamed Hindustan Unilever Limited.

HUL has faced some challenges. For example, there were concerns about waste disposal in Kodaikanal. This waste contained mercury and caused pollution in the area. HUL worked to address these environmental issues.

In December 2018, HUL announced a big deal. It bought the consumer business of GlaxoSmithKline India. This deal was worth about US$3.8 billion. The merger was completed in April 2020. This added many new health and wellness products to HUL's range.

Where HUL Operates

Main Offices and Research Centers

Hindustan Unilever's main office is in Andheri, Mumbai. This campus is very large, covering about 12.5 acres of land. More than 1,600 employees work there. The campus was designed by a company called Kapadia Associates.

Before this, HUL's headquarters were in a building called Lever House. It was located in Backbay Reclamation, Mumbai. The company stayed there for over 46 years.

HUL also has important research facilities. The Hindustan Unilever Research Centre (HURC) was first set up in 1966 in Mumbai. Later, another research center, Unilever Research India, opened in Bangalore in 1997. In 2006, all of HUL's research work was brought together at one big site in Bangalore.

Awards and Recognition

Hindustan Unilever has won many awards for its work. In 2014, it received the Porter Prize. This award is for companies that create shared value for society. Forbes magazine also named HUL the number one 'Most Innovative Company' in the world in 2014.

In 2013, HUL was called a 'Conscious Capitalist of the Year'. This award was given at the Forbes India Leadership Awards. A survey by Business World in 2013 also named Unilever the fourth most respected company in India.

Hindustan Unilever is a popular choice for students looking for jobs. In 2015, a survey showed that HUL was a top employer for business school students. It is often called a 'Dream Employer' in India. Forbes also recognized HUL in 2012 as one of the world's most innovative companies. It was the highest-ranked company in its industry.

HUL is also one of India's biggest exporters. The Government of India has recognized it as a Golden Super Star Trading House. This shows its importance in international trade.

HUL's Brands and Products

HUL is a leader in the Indian consumer products market. Its products are used by over 700 million people in India. The company has products in more than 20 different categories. These include soaps, tea, detergents, and shampoos.

Many of HUL's brands are very well-known and trusted. In a 2014 survey, sixteen of HUL's brands were listed among the 100 Most Trusted Brands. This survey was done by Brand Equity, a part of The Economic Times.

Food Products

HUL offers a wide range of food items. These products are found in many Indian homes.

Home Care Products

HUL makes many products to help keep homes clean.

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Personal Care Products

HUL has many products for personal hygiene and beauty.

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See Also

• Brooke Bond Taj Mahal Tea House, a tea house restaurant by HUL
• Dalda, a cooking oil brand started by HUL

Images for kids

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  Kodaikanal Lake, a popular tourist spot, was affected by mercury pollution.