From Financialexpress · Viveat Susan Pinto · · 1m
Unilever India Growth Boost
Unilever's India home care and beauty brands gain market share as emerging markets outperform.
In brief
Unilever's India home care and beauty brands gain market share as emerging markets outperform. Unilever's India home care and beauty brands gained market share while emerging markets grew 9.5% in Q3. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
Unilever's India Momentum
Unilever's emerging markets are driving strong growth with India leading in home care, beauty, personal care, and foods.
Q3 Performance
Emerging markets grew 9.5% in Q3 with volumes increasing 6%, while developed markets declined 0.9%.
India's Growth Drivers
India's home care grew 22% and beauty and well-being delivered double-digit growth in the quarter.
Premium Segment Strength
Dove and Pears performed strongly in the premium segment, with Lux accelerating in India.
Lifebuoy Recovery
Lifebuoy showed signs of recovery after a prolonged period of weak performance, growing in low single digits.
Foods and Nutrition
Foods and nutrition regained momentum with Horlicks returning to double-digit growth after a couple of years.
Pricing Strategy
Unilever steps up pricing to offset higher commodity costs while seeking to protect volumes.
What matters most
Unilever's India home care and beauty brands gained market share while emerging markets grew 9.5% in Q3.
