1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The main objective of the project is to get the full knowledge of the products of the HUL and how they are using the distribution network as a key differentiating factor from its competitors. This is also to find the preferences of customer and there market knowledge and product information, information about the presence of the rivals of HUL and all the other options they have in the market. HUL are also looking to tap the market in rural sector, so they also taking into consideration the needs and wants of the people there.
Chapter : 2 INTRODUCTION TO HUL
2.0 Introduction to HUL
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) formerly Hindustan Lever Limited (it was renamed in late June 2007 as HUL) is India's largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods company, touching the lives of two out of three Indians with over 20 distinct categories in Home & Personal Care Products and Foods & Beverages. These products endow the company with a scale of combined volumes of about 4 million tones and sales of nearly Rs. 13718 crores. touching the lives of two out of three Indians with over 20 distinct categories in Home & Personal Care Products and Foods & Beverages. The company’s Turnover is Rs. 20, 239 crores (for the 15 month period – January 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009). HUL is also one of the country's largest exporters; it has been recognized as a Golden Super Star Trading House by the Government of India. The mission that inspires HUL's over 15,000 employees, including over 1,300 managers, is to "add vitality to life." HUL meets every day needs for nutrition, hygiene, and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life. It is a mission HUL shares with its parent company, Unilever, which holds 52.10% of the equity. The rest of the shareholding is distributed among 360,675 individual shareholders and financial institutions. HUL's brands ‐ like Lifebuoy, Lux, Surf