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Henkel in India

Henkel in India operates in two business areas: Henkel Adhesive Technologies and Henkel Consumer Brands. Headquartered in Navi Mumbai, both Henkel Adhesive Technologies and Henkel Consumer Brands, through the Hair category, have a strong presence in the country.

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Henkel at a Glance

Henkel Adhesive Technologies

Henkel Adhesive Technologies is world’s number one producer in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings for industrial customers as well as for consumers and craftsmen. In 2024, the business unit generated sales of 10,970 million euros, 51 percent of total company sales.

Henkel Consumer Brands

Henkel Consumer Brands covers brands and products in Laundry & Home Care and Hair. In 2024, the business unit generated sales 10,467 million euros, 48 percent of total company sales.

Latest Press Releases

11-Mar-2025 - Press Release

Very good annual results 2024 demonstrate successful implementation of Purposeful Growth Agenda

Strong business performance in fiscal 2024
- Sales: 21.6 billion euros, good organic growth of 2.6 percent
- Operating profit ‏(EBIT)*: 3.1 billion euros, very significant increase of 20.9 percent
- EBIT margin*: 14.3 percent, outstanding improvement by 240 basis points
- Earnings per preferred share ‏(EPS)* significantly higher: 5.36 euros, +25.1 percent at constant exchange rates
- Strong free cash flow of 2.4 billion euros
Dividend increase in the double-digit percentage range proposed: 2.04 euros per preferred share ‏(+10.3 percent)
New share buyback of up to 1 billion euros decided
Implementation of Purposeful Growth Agenda further progressed
- Consumer Brands: Integration faster than planned, portfolio measures finalized, full savings to be realized already by end of 2025
- Adhesive Technologies: New set-up implemented in 2023 is paying off
- Ambitious climate protection targets: net-zero roadmap defined
Outlook for fiscal 2025: Poised for further top- and bottom line growth – with slow start into the year and acceleration in the course of the year
- Organic sales growth: 1.5 to 3.5 percent
- EBIT margin*: 14.0 to 15.5 percent
- Earnings per preferred share ‏(EPS)*: Increase in the low to high single-digit percentage range ‏(at constant exchange rates)

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11-Mar-2025 - Press Release

Henkel makes further progress across all areas of its sustainability strategy

Climate action: reduction of CO₂ emissions in production per ton of product by 64 percent (base year: 2017)
Circular economy: use of recycled plastic in consumer goods packaging rises to 25 percent
Equal opportunities: significantly more employees take parental leave in 2024; share of women in management climbs to 42 percent
Fair working conditions: new additional assessment introduced to ensure living wages worldwide
Governance: first sustainability report applying all content requirements of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards ‏(ESRS)

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Inauguration of Consumer Electronics Application Engineering Center in Chennai

27-Feb-2025 - Press Release

Henkel Strengthens its Electronics Footprint in India with Application Engineering Center and Manufacturing Expansion

Henkel today announced the launch of a state-of-the-art Application Engineering Center in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, further strengthening the leadership of its Adhesive Technologies business in the electronics sector. The company will also be setting up an adhesive materials manufacturing plant for the electronics sector at its multi-technology manufacturing site in Kurkumbh, near Pune. These investments underscore Henkel’s commitment to localization, innovation, and accelerated product development to meet the rapidly evolving demands of the region’s electronics industry. As India's electronics industry is projected to grow exponentially in the next few years, fuelled by government initiatives such as Make in India and PLI ‏(Production-Linked Incentive) schemes, Henkel’s expanded footprint positions it to strongly support this rapid growth.

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11-Nov-2024 - Press Release

Henkel India Unveils Dedicated Researchers’ World Lab in India

Henkel Adhesives Technologies India Private Limited ‏(Henkel India) announces the opening of its Researchers’ World lab at Shardashram School in Shirgaon, Pune. Researchers’ World, Henkel’s signature global education initiative introduces children to the world of science with the aim of awakening their enthusiasm for the STEM subjects. This lab, established under Henkel’s India CSR plan for 2024-25, was inaugurated by S. Sunil Kumar, President of Henkel India and Prakash Deole, the founder of Shardashram School. The event was graced by Mr. Sanjay Naikade, Education Officer of Maval.

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