Hindustan Unilever eyes central India to boost nutrition business

Aims double-digit growth in the region from current 1% this calendar year

After integrating the distribution of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer (GSK Consumer) with its own set-up, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has outlined an ambitious double-digit growth for its nutrition business for central India from the current 1 per cent in this calendar year.

The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) giant, in a meeting with distributors from the region, said central India saw double-digit overall growth in calendar year 2021. This compares to mid-single digits in 2020, according to a distributor who attended the meeting.

In central India, the maker of Lux soaps, saw an overall growth of 18 per cent in 2021 (calendar year) compared to 5