India: Haleon announces first manufacturing facility

Haleon, the consumer health company, has announced plans to establish its first manufacturing facility in India.

The state-of-the-art greenfield site will be located at Pithampur in Madhya Pradesh and is spread across more than 40 acres in the Smart Industrial Park. The total investment for the strategic oral health-focused facility is approximately 2,000 crore INR, equivalent to £175 million ($215 million). Designed on Haleon’s new global advance blueprint, the factory will feature future-ready automated manufacturing capabilities and is expected to be operational by 2029–30.

According to the company, the project is projected to create up to 500 jobs alongside indirect employment opportunities. The investment will enable supply across India as well as key export markets in wider Asia.

Haleon CEO Brian McNamara commented: “India is a key strategic market for Haleon and an important driver of our long-term growth. This investment strengthens our local manufacturing footprint and expands our reach in one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer health markets”.

Source: Haleon