Unilever opens AI-powered fragrance R&D centre at IIT Bombay under €100M global plan

Unilever's third global Fragrance House launches at IIT Bombay, anchoring a €100M AI-led fragrance chemistry programme. India-developed scents will feed HUL brands like Dove and global markets, with AI tools cited to cut development time by 50%.

— Filed Tue, 2 Jun, 2026, 11:05 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

Unilever opened its third global Fragrance House at IIT Bombay under a €100M AI-powered fragrance R&D plan, partnering with the institute on fragrance chemistry research; India-developed fragrances will serve global markets alongside HUL brands.