Bengaluru, India
Unilever’s Bengaluru R&D center in India is a hub for advanced research and technology development, delivering breakthrough innovations that enable superior product performance across hygiene, beauty, personal care, home care and foods. Several breakthrough innovations, including the Glow & Lovely cream and antibacterial technology (Thymol and Terpeniol), and Vim Floor cleaner with Ultrapro technology, are a few examples from this laboratory. These innovations demonstrate our commitment to applying cutting-edge technology and data-driven design to create scalable, sustainable solutions. Bengaluru continues to serve as a center of excellence for translating research into impactful technologies for Hindustan Unilever Limited and Unilever’s global markets.
Main activities
At our Bangalore R&D center, we are pioneering advanced technologies that enhance health, hygiene, and nutrition for millions of consumers:
Personal Care
We develop cutting-edge formulations for lotions and creams that deliver superior photo-protection while offering exceptional sensory experiences. Leveraging deep insights into the human microbiome, we create technologies that promote better health and hygiene.
Home Care
Our focus is on innovative solutions for laundry and home & hygiene that deliver superior cleaning performance with greater efficiency.
A key priority is translating hygiene benefits seamlessly across our entire portfolio of personal and home care products.
Foods & Nutrition
We are committed to developing technologies that bring wholesome nutrition to every family, while preserving the comfort and familiarity consumers cherish.
Through science-led innovation, we aim to make everyday life healthier, safer, and more enjoyable.