Haleon to invest Rs 2,000 cr to set up its manufacturing facility in India

Haleon, a consumer company that is solely focused on better everyday health, today announced plans to establish its first manufacturing facility in India; a state-of-the-art greenfield site at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh. Spread across more than 40 acres in the Smart Industrial Park, the facility marks a significant investment in India’s consumer health sector and reinforces Haleon’s long-term commitment to the country as a strategic growth market.

The announcement was made in the presence of Dr Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh; Brian McNamara, Chief Executive Officer, Haleon; Kedar Lele, CEO India and President India Subcontinent, Haleon and Namrata Patel, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Haleon.

The new manufacturing site will serve as a key enabler for Haleon’s growth in India, strengthening supply chain resilience, driving domestic value addition, and supporting export to wider Asia.

Aligned with the Government’s ‘Make in India’ vision, the investment is expected to generate broad-based economic value over the next decade, enhancing export competitiveness, contributing to state revenues, and integrating India further into global supply chains. The facility is projected to create up to 500 jobs, along with indirect employment opportunities, with a strong focus on leveraging skill development, local talent, and supplier ecosystems. Haleon also aims to build a diverse and inclusive workforce, including an ambition of up to 30% women employees at the site.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, said, “Madhya Pradesh continues to emerge as a preferred destination for global investment, driven by its robust infrastructure, skilled workforce, and industry-friendly policies. Haleon’s decision to establish its first manufacturing facility in India at Pithampur reflects the growing confidence of leading global companies in the state’s growth potential and business ecosystem. This Rs 2,000 crore investment will further strengthen Madhya Pradesh’s position as a key manufacturing and export hub, while contributing to economic development and industrial advancement. The Government of Madhya Pradesh remains committed to supporting Haleon throughout its growth journey in the state and fostering an enabling environment for sustainable industrial progress.” Announcing the investment, Brian McNamara, CEO, Haleon, said, “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.

By increasing access to our trusted brands and building our capabilities on the ground, we are well positioned to capture the significant opportunities ahead. We aim to expand access to better everyday health for more than 300 million additional consumers in India. This will be key to achieving our broader ambition to reach one billion more consumers globally by 2030.”