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Business Update2 Jun 2026, 02:10 pm

HUL Opens Unilever Fragrance Hub in Mumbai

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Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has inaugurated the Unilever Fragrance Hub (UFH) in Mumbai, its third global facility after the UK and US. This represents an investment under Unilever's €100 million program to enhance in-house fragrance creation capabilities. The hub, located at the IIT Bombay campus, integrates consumer insights, advanced science, and AI to accelerate innovation, improve product experiences, and support premiumization. It aims to leverage India's diverse consumer market for global fragrance development and foster academic collaboration.

Key Highlights

  • HUL inaugurates Unilever Fragrance Hub in Mumbai.
  • Facility is Unilever's third global hub, part of a €100M investment.
  • Hub combines consumer insights, science, and AI for innovation.
  • Aims to accelerate product development and premiumization.
  • Strengthens India's role as a key R&D and growth market.