Hindustan unilever limited : personal care products
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is India's largest fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) company. It is a subsidiary of Unilever, which holds 52% equity. HUL has a wide range of personal care and home care brands that occupy leading market positions in India. It has over 42 factories across India and serves over 2 out of 3 Indian households. In the future, HUL plans to focus on innovation, expanding its rural markets, reducing costs and environmental impact, and achieving 100% sustainable sourcing by 2020.
THE FMCG INDUSTRY
Fastmoving consumer goods (FMCG) industry alternatively called
consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.
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Primarily deals with the production , distribution and manufacturing.
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have a quick turnover and relatively low cost.
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HINDUSTAN UNILEVER LTD
India’slargest FMCG company
A subsidiary of Unilever which holds 52% of the
equity
2 out of 3 Indian use its products
Over 42 factories across India
Around 45%of HUL’s sales turnover comes from
rural markets
India’s largest exporter
More than 16500 employees
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HISTORY OF HUL
In1931, Unilever set up its first subsidiary, Hindustan
Vanaspati manufacturing company followed by Lever
brothers India Ltd (1933) and united traders Ltd (1935).
These three companies merged to form HUL in November
1956.
Earlier it was known as HLL. Company was renamed in
June 2007.
HAIR CARE
HUL holds48% market share in the shampoo industry.
MAJOR BRANDS
Sunsilk
Clinic plus
Dove
COMPETITORS BRAND
Pantene
Head & shoulders
L’oreal ,Garnier
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ORAL CARE
HUL BRANDS
Pepsodent
Close-up
MAJOR COMPETITORS
Colgate
Dabur
Anchor
Meswak
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HUL COSMETICS
HUL BRANDS
Lakme
Ponds
Fair & lovely
MAJOR COMPETITORS
Revlon
Maybelline
Fiama di wills , Fairglow, Garnier
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CURRENT STATUS
Total Revenue
Yearended 31 mar 2012 : INR 22394.68 crore
Year ended 31 mar 2011 : INR 20008.39 crore
Total expenses
Year ended 31 mar 2012 : INR 19044.52 crore
Year ended 31 mar 2011 : INR 17278.19 crore
STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESS
STRENGTHS
More than 50 years of operation
Soap and detergents segment contribute 47%
revenue.
Sales are 5 to 6 times that of Dabur, P&G and
Godrej
Extensive product innovation through R&D
WEAKNESSES
Profitability margin parameters are low compared to
it’s competitors
Expenditure is 85% of sales
Strong competitors
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FUTURE PLANS
Bigger betterand faster innovation
Economic development
Focus on service
Creating alliance
Cost and wastage reduction
Widen rural market-project shakthi
Reduce green house gases
100% raw material sustainability by 2020