Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Limited Overview
Pro stress-test →Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Limited manufactures and sells branded packaged fast moving consumer goods in the femcare and healthcare businesses. The company operates India's leading Feminine Hygiene brand WHISPER and India's No. 1 Health Care brand VICKS. The company operates as a subsidiary of The Procter & Gamble Company.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →PGHH sells its products under multiple strong brands including Vicks, Whisper, Pampers, Ariel, Tide, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Pantene, Ambi Pur, Oral-B, Olay, and Old Spice through mass merchandisers and retail networks. The company operates two manufacturing locations at Goa and Baddi in Himachal Pradesh with numerous third-party manufacturing partners across India. Its competitive advantage stems from strong brand recognition, extensive distribution network, strategic marketing efforts, and P&G's global R&D capabilities.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →PGHH competes in India's FMCG femcare and healthcare segments against specialized brands like Niine, Sofy (ITC's segment), and Kotex, as well as broader FMCG players in health and hygiene. Strength derives from portfolio scale (Whisper, Vicks, Pampers), established distribution, and P&G's innovation platform, though localized competitors and private labels pose continuous pressure.
Industry Context
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Limited operates in FMCG Femcare and Healthcare Products.
Key facts
Founded: 1964 · Headquarters: Mumbai, India · Employees: N/A · Revenue: Approximately ₹2,700+ Crores annually based on FY2020-21 baseline; recent quarterly net profit ₹153.13 Crores (Q4 FY2025-26) · Market cap: N/A (Share price ₹8,940 as of July 10, 2026; exact shares outstanding not disclosed in search results)