ITC launches new hand sanitiser under Savlon brand to take on Covid-19

Product claims to offers quick and persistent action against many enveloped and non-enveloped viruses, in addition to 99.99 per cent bacteria and fungi

In the wake of the huge global demand for hand sanitisers following the Covid-19 pandemic, cigarettes-to-hotels major ITC Ltd has launched a hand sanitising liquid under the Savlon brand.

Priced at Rs 250 for a 500 ml bottle, ITC claims that the formulation offers quick and persistent action and helps protect against many enveloped and non-enveloped viruses, in addition to 99.99 per cent bacteria and fungi. The product, Savlon Hexa, is aimed at consumers and frontline medical professionals alike and is in the process of being launched across the country.

“Our advanced hand sanitiser is one of our quickest launches, brought to