All Brands Owned by Hindustan Unilever Limited

What does Hindustan Unilever own?

HUL owns more than 50 brands across home care, beauty, personal care, and foods, including Surf Excel, Lifebuoy, Lux, Lakmé, Dove, Horlicks, Kissan, and Kwality Wall's. Nineteen of its brands each generate over ₹1,000 crore in annual turnover. It acquired the D2C skincare brand Minimalist in 2025.

Is Hindustan Unilever publicly traded?

Yes. HUL trades on the National Stock Exchange of India under HINDUNILVR and on the Bombay Stock Exchange under 500696. It is a constituent of the Nifty 50 index.

Who founded Hindustan Unilever?

No single founder exists; the company began as Lever Brothers India Limited in 1933, a subsidiary of Britain's Lever Brothers, and merged with Indian firms in 1956 to become Hindustan Lever. It adopted its current name in 2007.

Where is Hindustan Unilever headquartered?

The company is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, at the Unilever House campus in the Andheri district. It was founded in Bombay and has remained Mumbai-based throughout its history.

How many brands does Hindustan Unilever own?

HUL manages a portfolio of more than 50 brands, concentrated under its Power Brands strategy on roughly 35 core properties. Around 19 brands each exceed ₹1,000 crore in annual turnover.

Who owns Hindustan Unilever?

Unilever PLC owns approximately 61.9 percent of HUL, making it the controlling parent. The remaining shares trade publicly on Indian exchanges held by institutions and retail investors.

Is Hindustan Unilever related to Unilever?

HUL is a separately listed subsidiary of Unilever PLC, the British consumer goods group. HUL operates Unilever's India business, localizes global brands, and owns India-specific properties such as Lakmé, Surf Excel, and Horlicks.