Hindustan Foods Limited (HFL), headquartered in Mumbai, India, is one of the most diversified and integrated contract manufacturing companies in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. Operating across food, home care, personal care, health, baby care, herbal wellness, pet care, and household products, HFL provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions to India’s and the world’s leading FMCG brands.
Core Business and Offerings
As a publicly listed company, Hindustan Foods Limited offers contract manufacturing and private label services across multiple FMCG verticals. Their capabilities span product conceptualization, R&D, formulation, sourcing, production, packaging, and logistics.
Product Categories:
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Food & Beverages:
- Breakfast Cereals
- Instant Porridge
- Glucose Powder
- Snacks
- Soups
- Carbonated Drinks
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Home Care:
- Surface Cleaners
- Glass Cleaners
- Toilet Cleaners
- Liquid & Powder Detergents
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Beauty & Cosmetics:
- Skincare Products
- Makeup & Cosmetics
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Personal Care & Hygiene:
- Toothpastes
- Mouthwashes
- Shampoos
- Soaps
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Health Care:
- Nutritional Supplements
- Herbal & Ayurvedic Formulations
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Baby & Maternity Care:
- Baby Lotions
- Baby Shampoos
- Diaper Rash Creams
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Pet Care:
- Dry and Wet Pet Foods
- Pet Grooming Products
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Cleaning & Household Supplies:
- Disinfectants
- Kitchen & Floor Cleaners
- Air Fresheners
- Insect Repellents
- Laundry Additives
Specialization and USP
Hindustan Foods is recognized for:
- Multi-location manufacturing network across India
- Production capability across 10+ FMCG categories
- Fully integrated supply chain and backward integration
- Flexible plant setups for global FMCG brands and startups
- R&D labs for new product development and innovation
Their manufacturing network includes plants in Pondicherry, Goa, Jammu, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, and Gujarat, serving tier-1 brands and fast-scaling D2C companies.
Financials and Market Presence
As a publicly listed company on NSE and BSE:
- FY 2023–24 Revenue: Over ₹2,500 crores (~$300 million)
- Operating Margin: ~9.6%
- YOY Growth: >20% CAGR over past 5 years
- Market Capitalization: ₹3,100+ crores as of 2024
Their clientele includes Hindustan Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser, Marico, Danone, GSK, PepsiCo, and several high-growth consumer startups.
Shipments and Export Data
HFL operates through B2B client models and exports on behalf of its clients:
- Export-Ready Facilities: Compliant with FDA, EU, and Gulf standards
- Global Shipments: Partnered with clients for exports to USA, UK, Middle East, and Southeast Asia
- Product Types: Herbal Supplements, Pet Foods, Nutraceuticals, Soaps, Toothpastes
- Annual Export Volume: Estimated 1,500+ containers across all categories
Their scalable production and packaging lines are customized to meet export market labeling, documentation, and regulatory norms.
Target Market
HFL's services target:
- FMCG conglomerates requiring decentralized, large-scale production
- D2C brands in beauty, baby, and pet care
- Health and wellness startups focused on Ayurveda and nutrition
- International importers and license holders of Indian-made consumer products
Their versatile infrastructure supports full-stack brand enablement from startup to enterprise scale.
Capabilities
Key production and innovation capabilities include:
- 20+ production lines across 9 locations
- Formulation and lab testing centers for food and personal care
- High-speed packaging lines for flexible, bottle, sachet, jar formats
- Dedicated pet food extrusion and herbal product plants
- R&D team of over 50 chemists and formulation experts
Their integrated ERP systems support traceability, inventory planning, and Just-in-Time deliveries.
Certifications and Compliance
HFL maintains industry-leading standards including:
- ISO 9001, 14001, and 22716
- GMP, HACCP, FSSAI certified facilities
- USFDA compliant for nutraceutical and herbal products
- Halal and Kosher certification for eligible lines
- Sustainability Certifications for green production and waste management
Each facility is audited by clients and third-party regulatory bodies to maintain operational excellence.
Customer Testimonials
“HFL's supply chain flexibility and innovation support has helped us reduce time-to-market for 3 new launches in personal care.”
— Category Head, Global FMCG Giant
“Their team supported our startup from prototype to commercial batch. The R&D support is world-class.”
— Founder, D2C Ayurvedic Brand
Major Achievements
- Achieved ₹2,500+ Cr turnover with multi-category leadership
- Awarded Best Contract Manufacturer 2023 by India FMCG Excellence Forum
- Enabled exports for 15+ FMCG clients in 2023–24
- Developed India’s first multi-brand pet food manufacturing facility
- Rapidly expanded into Ayurvedic and Nutraceuticals with new plant setups
Hindustan Foods Limited continues to redefine the future of contract manufacturing in India with agility, scale, and commitment to quality—serving as the silent growth engine behind many of the country’s top consumer brands.
