Hindustan Unilever Share Price in Focus; To Invest ₹2,000 Crore to Expand Manufacturing Capacity

Hindustan Unilever Limited has approved an investment of around ₹2,000 crore over 2 years to strengthen its manufacturing footprint and support growth across key consumer categories. 

₹2,000 Crore Capex Plan Across Key Categories 

The approved outlay will be deployed to expand production capabilities across Beauty & Wellbeing, Home Care, Premium Skin Care, Hair Care, and liquids in Personal Care and Home Care segments. The expansion will span multiple locations and focus on scaling capacity in high-demand categories. 

The company stated that the move aligns with its strategy of concentrating on fewer, bigger growth bets while strengthening its presence in high-growth consumption spaces. 

As per the exchange filings, Priya Nair, CEO and Managing Director, said, “This investment reflects our strategic focus on scaling our brands and creating categories of the future to meet evolving consumer needs.” 

Technology-Led Manufacturing and Renewable Energy Focus 

The expansion will incorporate advanced automation and digital technologies to enhance efficiency, agility, and responsiveness across the supply chain. The company aims to build a future-ready manufacturing network capable of serving emerging channels and high-growth formats. 

All new facilities under this investment plan will operate on 100% renewable energy, reinforcing the company’s sustainability agenda. 

Priya Nair added that the initiative “underscores our commitment to building a resilient, technology-enabled supply chain that delivers superior value to consumers.” 

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Hindustan Unilever Share Price Performance  

As of February 19, 2026, at 9:33 AM, Hindustan Unilever Limited share price is trading at ₹2,329.20 per share, reflecting a gain of 0.25% from the previous closing price. Over the past month, the stock has declined by 3.15%. 

Conclusion 

With products reaching 9 out of 10 households in India, the ₹2,000 crore expansion is positioned to strengthen HUL’s manufacturing backbone and support long-term category growth across its portfolio. 

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