Profile: Hindustan Unilever Limited (HLL.BO)

Hindustan Unilever Limited is an India-based fast moving consumer goods company. The Company has more than 400 brands spanning 14 categories of home, personal care and food products. It operates in various business segments. Soaps and Detergents include soaps, detergent bars, detergent powders, detergent liquids and scourers. Personal Products include products in the categories of oral care, skin care, hair care, deodorants, talcum powder, color cosmetics and Ayush services. Beverages include tea and coffee. Foods include branded staples, (atta and salt), culinary products (tomato-based products, fruit-based products and soups). Ice Creams include ice creams and frozen desserts. Others include chemicals and water business. In May 2009, the Company divested its entire shareholding in Shamnagar Estates Pvt. Ltd. and consequently, Shamnagar Estates Pvt. Ltd. ceased to be a subsidiary of the Company effective May 13, 2009.