Hindustan Unilever (HUL) is slowly but steadily getting its mojo back after its production and sales suffered due to the lockdown. Chairman and Managing Director Sanjiv Mehta says the April-June period has been largely about restoring operations. HUL is now operating at 90-100 per cent capacity utilisation, against the pre-Covid levels, even though the emphasis remains on producing essential products. In an interview with Viveat Susan Pinto, Mehta indicates the road ahead for the company. Edited excerpts:
When do you see a revival of the FMCG market? Will the September quarter reflect any change in consumer behaviour?
We will get a good