HUL on Lakmé Ad dispute: “Campaign will continue with changes.”
The Delhi High Court heard a lawsuit filed by Honasa Consumer Ltd. against HUL over a Lakmé sunscreen ad allegedly targeting its Derma Co. brand. Both companies agreed to settle…
HUL, ITC, and Dabur are among FMCG giants investing heavily in Maha Kumbh ads.
The Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, a major religious event, has attracted millions of devotees and tourists. FMCG brands are seizing this opportunity to advertise, with companies like HUL, Amul, Dabur,…
HUL appoints Dr. Vivek Mittal as Executive Director, Legal & Corporate Affairs.
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has appointed Dr. Vivek Mittal as Executive Director, Legal and Corporate Affairs, effective March 2025. He will succeed Dev Bajpai, who retired early in October. Dr.…
HUL has revealed its premiumisation strategy; D2C brands should beware.
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has launched a premiumisation strategy aimed at tapping into India’s expanding premium consumer market. By 2030, more households are expected to earn between $8,500 and $40,000…
HUL has 19 brands surpassing Rs 1000 crore, with Surf Excel set to exceed Rs 10,000 crore in turnover by FY25.
In 2022, Hindustan Unilever’s (HUL) Surf Excel became the first non-food brand in India’s FMCG sector to reach $1 billion in sales, achieving “unicorn” status. HUL projects that Surf Excel…
HUL, Marico, and Godrej cut ad spending in Q2 FY25 to offset inflation.
India’s leading FMCG companies have reduced their ad and promotion spending in Q2 FY25 due to high food inflation and weaker urban demand. According to TAM AdEx, FMCG TV ad…
In the fourth quarter, HUL’s advertising expenditure surged to reach Rs 1616 crore.
Hindustan Unilever released its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. In Q4, HUL’s spending on advertising and promotions surged to Rs 1616 crore, marking…
Calcutta HC: Take Glow & Handsome product off shelves in a month.
The Calcutta High Court has recently issued an interim order restraining Hindustan Unilever (HUL) from utilising the mark “Glow and Handsome,” citing its striking resemblance to the core element of…