Unilever

Its India arm, Hindustan Unilever (HUL), expects general trade to remain dominant while integrating with quick commerce.[1] source: The Hindu BusinessLine HUL plans to expand premium beauty through Dove, Vaseline and Minimalist and to drive sachet-led premiumisation, citing Re 1 sachet and Rs 2 sachet price points.[1] source: The Hindu BusinessLine

Financial Express reported in September 2026 that Unilever is directing acquisition capital toward India, with an acquisition budget of €1.5-2 billion ($1.7-2.3 billion) annually.[2] source: Financial Express Business Standard cited reported talks between Hindustan Unilever and Minimalist involving Rs 3,000 crore, and said they are expected to spur consolidation in India's beauty and personal care market.[3] source: Business Standard Hindustan Unilever recorded 3 per cent revenue growth in the first nine months of the fiscal year through December, down from 17 per cent.[4] source: Business Standard Business Standard linked the slowdown to premium challengers and weak rural spending, which prompted higher advertising spending and personal-care restructuring.[4] source: Business Standard Net profit growth was 4 per cent, at 77 billion rupees.[4] source: Business Standard

The same Business Standard article names Procter & Gamble, Estée Lauder, Honasa Consumer and Mamaearth in its discussion of competition.[4] source: Business Standard