USV Private Limited agreed to acquire 19.80% stake in Nutritionalab Private Limited from Hindustan Unilever Limited (NSEI:HINDUNILVR) for INR 3.1 billion on February 12, 2026. As of period ended financial year 2024-25 Nutritionalab Private Limited has an revenue of INR 1.9 billion.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. The expected transaction are expected to close by March 2026.
USV Private Limited completed the acquisition of 19.80% stake in Nutritionalab Private Limited from Hindustan Unilever Limited (NSEI:HINDUNILVR) on March 4, 2026.
Hindustan Unilever specializes in manufacturing and marketing of cleaning and food products. Net sales break down by family of products as follows:
- personal care products (46%): hair and skin care products, dental and deodorant products (brands Aviance, Dove, Sunsilk, Lux, Pond's, Axe, Rexona, Close Up, etc.);
- house cleaning and laundry care products (33.9%): soaps, dishwashing liquids, detergents, stain removers and cleaners (brands Active Wheel, Comfort, Cif, Sunlight, Vim, etc.);
- food products and beverages (18.8%): culinary products, sauces, oils and margarines (brands Knorr, Kissan, Annapurna, etc.), ice creams (Kwality Wall's), teas and coffees (brands 3 Roses, Red Label, Lipton, Bru, Taj Mahal);
- other (1.3%).
At the end of March 2019, the group had 28 production sites in India.
India accounts for 96% of net sales.
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