Unilever steps up India investment to defend market leadership
Unilever plans to increase investment in India, its second-largest market, as it targets high-single-digit growth. The company cited record shares in laundry and hair, with laundry growth running more than 5% above the market average.
Unilever plans to increase investment in India to defend its market leadership, calling the country a key growth driver. India delivered broad-based growth and record shares in laundry and hair, while HUL expects stable EBITDA margins and high-single-digit market growth.
Why this matters
The India investment push follows Unilever's AI rollout with Accenture at HUL plants and its AI fragrance R&D centre at IIT Bombay, extending its use of technology and local capabilities in India.
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