90% of Indian households use Unilever products

Published: 6-Jul-2018
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Hindustan Unilever says its ability to 'straddle the consumer pyramid' means it can serve consumers with all income levels

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90% of Indian households use Unilever products
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Nine out of ten Indian households today use Hindustan Unilever products.

The fact was emphasised by the company's Chairman Harish Manwani to

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