Haleon Sinks Its Teeth Into India With ₹2,000 Crore Mega-Plant

Consumer healthcare company Haleon has announced plans to invest approximately ₹2,000 crore (£175 million) in establishing its first manufacturing facility in India, reflecting the country’s growing strategic importance within the company’s global operations and growth plans.

The greenfield facility will be developed at Pithampur in Madhya Pradesh and will focus primarily on the production of oral care products. Expected to become operational by 2029–30, the plant will cater to rising domestic demand while also serving export markets across Asia over the longer term.

Haleon described the project as its largest investment in India to date. The facility is expected to strengthen the company’s local manufacturing and supply chain capabilities, improve operational flexibility, and reduce dependence on imported products.

Chief Executive Officer Brian McNamara stated that India represents one of Haleon’s fastest-growing markets and offers significant long-term growth opportunities. He noted that the new manufacturing site will enhance supply chain resilience and agility, enabling the company to respond more effectively to evolving consumer demand.

The investment is also expected to support Haleon’s strategy of innovation-led premiumisation, particularly in the oral health segment, which continues to witness strong growth in India. By expanding local manufacturing capacity, the company aims to accelerate product availability and strengthen its position in key healthcare categories.

Haleon’s portfolio in India includes leading consumer health brands such as Sensodyne, Parodontax, Pronamel, Centrum, Eno, Otrivin, Iodex, and Crocin. India is currently the second-largest market globally for Sensodyne, underscoring the significance of the country within the company’s oral care business.

The proposed manufacturing facility is expected to play a key role in expanding Haleon’s production footprint in India while supporting its long-term ambitions across both domestic and regional markets.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.