2002

Latest press releases

M.S. BANGA DEDICATES HLL-RECONSTRUCTED VILLAGE IN GUJARAT
05-12-2002:

Hindustan Lever Limited (HLL) today dedicated Yashodadham (in Bhachau Taluka, District Kachchh), a village reconstructed by the company, to its 1100 residents. The residents of Yashodadham belong to Nani Chirai village, which was completely wrecked by the devastating earthquake on January 26, 2001.

Beat the heat this summer with Liril ICY COOL MINT
10-05-2002:

Liril the refreshing premium soap from the house of Hindustan Lever Limited announces the launch of LIRIL ICY COOL MINT. The tingling menthol offers an exhilarating freshness to the body and mind by offering a unique cooling sensation to the skin. The new variant has an intrinsic fragrance, leaving the skin feeling refreshed.

LIFEBUOY LAUNCHES LIFEBUOY SWASTHYA CHETNA
09-05-2002:

- HLL’S FIRST & LARGEST HEALTH & PERSONAL HYGIENE EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN ACROSS RURAL INDIA
- EDUCATION ON HANDWASH TO LOWER DIARRHOEAL DEATHS IN INDIA

HLL CONFERRED WITH GOOD CORPORATE CITIZEN AWARD
08-04-2002:

Hindustan Lever Limited (HLL) has been conferred with the prestigious Good Corporate Citizen Award, for the year 2000-01, by the Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI). Mr. M.S. Banga, Chairman of HLL, received the award from Mr. Keshub Mahindra, at a function held here today.

M.S. BANGA CONFERRED WITH SIR JEHANGIR GHANDY MEDAL
23-03-2002:

Mr. M.S. Banga, Chairman of Hindustan Lever Limited (HLL), was today conferred with the Sir Jehangir Ghandy Medal for Industrial and Social Peace. The presentation ceremony took place at the 46th Annual Convocation of the Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI) at Jamshedpur.

HLL’S DIRECTOR – EXPORTS V. BALARAMAN TO RETIRE; BUSINESS TO HAVE NEW STRUCTURE
14-03-2002:

Mr. V. Balaraman, Director – Exports of Hindustan Lever Limited (HLL) and a member of the company’s Management Committee, is retiring from the company to pursue other interests.

REPOSITIONING STRENGTHENS LIFEBUOY’S 107-YEAR HERITAGE
12-02-2002:

Hindustan Lever Limited (HLL) today unveiled a new Lifebuoy mix, marking a new turning point in the history of the brand. The new mix includes a new formulation and a repositioning of the brand to make the brand more relevant to both new and existing consumers.

HLL Receives Largest Wealth Creator Award
11-01-2002:

Hindustan Lever Limited (HLL) has received the Motilal Oswal ‘Largest Wealth Creator’ Award for the period 1996-2001. This is the 5th time that HLL has been conferred with this distinction.