Strong volume growth and growing market share, especially in home care, have propelled British consumer goods giant Unilever to announce strengthening business fundamentals in India, its second-largest market globally after the US.
The home care division of Unilever saw a 4.7% increase in underlying revenues in the fourth quarter, which was bolstered by a 4% increase in volume. India, according to the corporation, was crucial to this performance. The US and India are Unilever’s two “anchor markets,” according to CEO Fernando Fernandez.
During the company’s earnings call, Fernandez stated, “India was a key contributor to this momentum, with Home Care producing mid-single-digit volume growth and achieving its highest-ever market share.” He went on to say that execution and brand equity had increased throughout India, especially in rural areas and through traditional trade channels.
Hindustan Unilever, a subsidiary of Unilever in India, announced a 4% volume rise and a 5% underlying revenue growth for the December quarter. According to Unilever, India’s underlying sales growth for 2025 was 4%, helped by steadily improving market conditions and increases in market share.
India is strategically important to Unilever, as seen by the country’s estimated 12–14% worldwide revenue contribution.
Source – Business Today
