HUL to invest ₹2,000 Cr in capacity expansion for premium categories
Hindustan Unilever Limited will invest up to ₹2,000 crore over two years to expand manufacturing capacity in premium Beauty & Wellbeing and Home Care categories. The investment will leverage automation and digital technologies, aiming for 100% renewable energy operations. CEO Priya Nair highlighted the strategic focus on scaling brands and building a resilient supply chain.
A ₹2,000 crore investment in capacity expansion for key growth segments is a substantial capital allocation that is expected to significantly impact the company's future revenue and market position.
The company is announcing a significant investment in capacity expansion for premium categories, indicating growth and strategic focus, which is positive for future prospects.
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) announced a proposed investment of up to ₹2,000 crore over a period of two years to expand manufacturing capacity in fast-growing premium categories across Beauty & Wellbeing and Home Care liquids. This investment will be made across multiple locations.
The investment aligns with the company's strategy of focusing on fewer, bigger bets and strengthening its presence in high-growth demand spaces, including premium Skin care and Hair Care, and Personal Care & Home Care liquids. By leveraging advanced automation and digital technologies, the capacity expansion is expected to enhance supply-chain efficiency and agility, enabling faster response to evolving consumer needs. The initiative aims to build a future-ready manufacturing network capable of supporting emerging channels and high-growth formats.
The new facilities will be developed in line with HUL’s sustainability agenda, targeting operation on 100% renewable energy. Priya Nair, CEO and Managing Director, HUL, stated that this investment reflects the strategic focus on scaling brands and creating categories of the future to meet evolving consumer needs, underscoring a commitment to building a resilient, technology-enabled supply chain that delivers superior value to consumers.
The Board of Directors approved this investment during their meeting held on 18th February 2026, which commenced at 10:00 A.M. (IST) and concluded at 07:00 P.M. (IST).
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