HUL Announces Plan To Build New Factory In Assam

Hindustan Unilever Limited said it plans to build a new manufacturing facility near its existing factory in Doom Dooma, Assam. Subject to regulatory approvals and clearances, the proposed facility would cost about Rs. 1,000 crores and is expected to start operating in early 2017. Part of HUL's commitment to the Make in India initiative, the proposed factory is also in response to the Assam government's efforts to attract investments into the state.