CEO Fernandez calls India the group's largest exponential growth opportunity, pledging to avoid the premium-beauty miss it suffered in China. HUL, where premium already contributes 33% of revenue, is targeting a 50% premium share by importing super-premium brands across prestige beauty and wellness.

ET Small Business · 6/2/2026, 3:22:55 PM

Unilever's $33B food divestment unlocks a $15.7B war chest for beauty M&A, anchored by emerging-market plays like India's Minimalist and Secret Alchemist. The pivot positions it against L'Oréal, Estée Lauder and Puig, even as shares slid 7% on the reshape.

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