Horlicks

Hindustan Unilever gets tax notice of Rs 962.75 cr over Rs 3k cr GSK deal

HUL has said that it has an 'indemnification right' to recover the demand raised by the Income Tax department

Consumer companies now shedding 'health' tag for powder food drinks

Hindustan Unilever (HUL), the highest market share holder in the nutrition category with Horlicks and Boost, has renamed its portfolio as Functional Nutrition Drinks

HUL rebrands Horlicks as 'functional nutritional drink', removes 'health'

Rebranding offers clearer and more transparent representation of the product category, says company

OZiva buyout to improve HUL's health and wellbeing in long-run: Analysts

HUL is currently present at the mass end in supplement and wellness space through Horlicks. OZiva & Wellbeing Nutrition acquisitions will help grow presence in the premium segment

HUL set for health and wellbeing foray with two investment deals

To acquire majority stake in OZiva maker, 19.8% in Nutritionalab

India at 75: Horlicks to Maggi - 10 unforgettable brands we grew up with

India at 75: Horlicks to Maggi - 15 unforgettable brands we grew up with

While some brands have braved the challenges of time, a few have become distant memories of simpler days. Some have reinvented themselves. Here's a look at 15 brands we have grown up with

From Lifebuoy to Horlicks, HUL's star brands boost sales growth in Q1

Thanks to in-home consumption and a focus on hygiene and health, HUL said these brands contributed significantly to growth within its essentials portfolio, which constitutes 80% of its business

Covid-19 crisis: HUL hints at margin pressures, higher operating costs

"Distribution costs have significantly increased and there will be short-term pressure on margins," Sanjiv Mehta, chairman and managing director said.

Brands playing with catch phrases to turn most popular trends into ads

From immunity-boosting capabilities to talking up local credentials, rapidly evolving taglines reflect changing advertising narratives

Merger complete, focus now shifts to integration of HUL-GSK operations

The merger will also give HUL access to brands such as Horlicks and Boost, pitting the company against rivals such as Nestle India, another big player in the health and nutrition segment.

GSK credits STEER for Horlicks technology after year-long IP battle

STEER which was founded in 1993 by Padmanabhan has 5 global offices and 10 satellite offices, serving over 39 countries. It employs over 500 engineers, scientists and technicians across the globe

Horlicks acquisition to propel HUL ahead of rivals Nestle, Britannia

Unilever trumped rival Nestle to emerge the sole bidder for the business, valued at $4 billion

Unilever edges out Nestle for GSK's Horlicks nutrition business

Unilever has offered nearly $3 bn for about 70% of the division

Unilever emerges as leading bidder for less than $4-bn Horlicks: Report

Some analysts considered the $4 billion valuation high considering the Indian market for so-called health drinks

Will Horlicks infuse Unilever with youthful energy or induce a slumber?

Despite headwinds, tying GSK's still-potent brand to Unilever's peerless local distribution network seems like the best way to secure the future of this business

GSK in exclusive talks with Unilever to sell its Horlicks biz for $4 bn

GlaxoSmithKline beat a rival bid from Nestle, which was also bidding for the unit and looking to expand its portfolio in the powdered hot beverages category

GSK gets reprieve on Horlicks sale ban; HC stays Bihar govt order

Food and drug inspectors in Bihar had placed an immediate ban on sale of GSK's Horlicks in state

Horlicks blinks as kids favour less sugar to 'taller, stronger, sharper'

Malted milk drinks, which are as much as one-third sugar, have been breakfast staples of upwardly mobile families in India since soldiers brought GlaxoSmithKline's Horlicks back with them after WW1

After acquiring Costa, Coca-Cola planning to bid for GSK's Horlicks: Report

Coca-Cola's interest in Horlicks comes just weeks after its acquisition of U.K. coffee chain Costa for 3.9 billion pounds, reflecting the company's strategy to diversify away from soft drinks