Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is an Indian consumer goods company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is owned by Anglo-Dutch company Unilever which owns a 67% controlling share in HUL. HUL's products include foods, beverages, cleaning agents and personal care products.
HUL was established in 1933 as Lever Brothers and, in 1956, became known as Hindustan Lever Limited, as a result of a merger between Lever Brothers, Hindustan Vanaspati Mfg. Co. Ltd. and United Traders Ltd. It is headquartered in Mumbai, India and employs over 16,500 workers, whilst also indirectly helping to facilitate the employment of over 65,000 people. The company was renamed in June 2007 as "Hindustan Unilever Limited".
Hindustan Unilever's distribution covers over 2 million retail outlets across India directly and its products are available in over 6.4 million outlets in the country. As per Nielsen market research data, two out of three Indians use HUL products. Hindustan Unilever Limited was recognised as the 'Conscious Capitalist of the Year' at the 2013 Forbes India Leadership Awards.
HUL won 12 awards overall with 4 Golds, 4 Silvers and 4 Bronzes at the 2013 Emvies Awards.
HUL ranks number two on the on Fortune India's 2013 '50 Most Admired Companies list'.
Hindustan Unilever Limited has emerged as the No. 4 'Most Respected Company in India' in a survey conducted by Business World in 2013.Hindustan Unilever's corporate headquarters are located at Andheri (E), Mumbai. The campus is spread over 12.5 acres of land and houses over 1,600 employees. Some of the facilities available for the employees include a convenience store, a food court, an occupational health centre, a gym, a sports & recreation centre and a day care centre.
Few Brands of HUL
Annapurna salt and Aatta
Bru coffee
Brooke Bond (3 Roses, Taj Mahal, Taaza, Red Label) tea
Kissan squashes, ketchups, juices and jams
Lipton tea
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