HUL Board Meeting on July 29, 2007

The company issued a communication to the Stock Exchanges today informing them of the proposed meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company to be held on Sunday, July 29, 2007 at the Registered Office of the Company for (i) adoption of provisional unaudited financial accounts of the Company for the quarter and half year ended June 30, 2007, along with the limited review report of the auditors for the corresponding period and (ii) declaration of interim dividend for the year ending December 31, 2007, as may be determined by the Board at the said meeting.

The record date for determining the entitlement of shareholders for interim dividend, as may be declared by the Board at the said meeting, has been fixed as August 8, 2007.

In the said meeting, the Company also proposes to seek in-principle approval of the Board for buy back of Company’s own shares in terms of the Articles of Association of the Company and for this purpose approve and settle draft notice to be issued pursuant to Section 192A of the Companies Act, 1956 and Companies (Passing of Resolution by Postal Ballot) Rules 2001, for seeking the approval of the shareholders by way of special resolution, as prescribed under the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.

After the conclusion of the Board Meeting, the outcome of the meeting shall be shared with you along with necessary details and documents. We shall also arrange for announcement of the same in the Press as required by the Listing Agreement.

HUL is India's largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods company, touching the lives of two out of three Indians. HUL’s mission is to “add vitality to life” through its presence in over 20 distinct categories in Home & Personal Care Products and Foods & Beverages. The company meets everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene, and personal care, with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life.