Unilever Bets Big on India: €35M Boost to Power Next-Gen R&D

Global FMCG leader Unilever has announced an additional €35 million investment in its Indian R&D ecosystem, reinforcing the country's strategic role as a primary global innovation hub.

The funding will transform Unilever’s Mumbai facility into an end-to-end Product Innovation Centre, bringing together product design, rapid prototyping, packaging, and consumer analytics under one roof. The initiative will also enhance partnerships with startups, academia, and industry partners.

Beyond facility upgrades, Unilever is committing €5 million over five years to a dedicated Bio-Futures initiative in biotechnology and biomanufacturing. Advanced technologies—including AI, predictive modelling, digital twins, and automated robotics—will be deployed across both Mumbai and Bengaluru to streamline product development and testing for its 800+ local experts.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.