HUL opens Unilever Fragrance Hub at IIT Bombay under €100M global programme

Hindustan Unilever has inaugurated the Unilever Fragrance Hub at IIT Bombay, the third global site under parent Unilever's €100 million fragrance R&D programme. The Mumbai centre will deploy AI and consumer insights to accelerate premiumisation across shampoos, body washes, deodorants and detergents.

— Source publishedTue, 2 Jun, 2026, 09:10 IST·First seen Tue, 2 Jun, 2026, 09:29 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Hindustan Unilever · HUL inaugurated the Unilever Fragrance Hub at IIT Bombay, the third global site under a €100 million programme. The Mumbai facility uses AI

Key facts

  • €100 million
  • third global hub

Why this matters

The IIT Bombay tie-up deepens HUL's access to AI and fragrance science talent, raising the bar for local FMCG rivals and indie premium brands competing on scent-led differentiation.