How to Start Hindustan Unilever Distributor 2024 in India?

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If you are looking for the distributorship of a reputed brand and generate a heavy profit, then Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) Distributorship is best for you. Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is a British-owned Indian final goods company, established in 1931 as Hindustan Vanaspati Manufacturing Co. The headquarters of HUL is located in Mumbai. It produces various types of Consumer goods. The company mainly deals in Foods, Cleaning agents, personal care, skin care, water purifiers, dietary supplements & protein supplements. The total revenue of the company was ₹62,707 crore, as per the F.Y 2024 and the Net income of the company is ₹10,282 crore. The company offers a distributorship opportunity for those, who are looking for a profitable brand partnership. Here is the step-by-step Guide to Starting Hindustan Unilever Distributor 2024 in India.

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is providing the Distributorship Opportunity, you can follow the below-mentioned process. These are the Steps involved in incorporating HUL distributors-

  • Hindustan Unilever Limited, does not have an online process of appointing any Distributor or Supplier.
  • All appointments are done after a detailed background check, face to face meetings with Company representatives and execution of legal agreements.
  • Depending on the Company’s requirement to supply products in a particular region or geography, the Company representatives i.e. Area Sales Manager will search for prospective distributors. This can happen via Newspaper advertisements OR face to face interactions.
  • As a next step, Company representatives meet the Distributor, visit his store, and have multiple rounds of meetings on the field.
  • After this, a detailed verification process by the finance and legal team of the concerned HUL regional office is done.
  • Next, the Distributor enters into a legal agreement with the Company and the distributorship is finalised. Please note that the company does not require any fees, advance payment, royalty or refundable charges to be paid online or through any cash transaction.
  • All communication to the distributor is done via an official Unilever email ID.
  • Any doubts unresolved/ complaints/ feedback, can be shared via the HUL helpline number - +91 18001022221.
  • Once the verification and all steps listed above are completed, the Distributor receives a unique 6 digit code. This is assisted and followed up by the Company manager, at each and every step. Once this code is created, IT infrastructure is set up at the distributor point by the company’s IT team, and the supply chain linking is done.

Note- This information is being made available to the general public to create awareness about the Company’s process and Policies. It has come to our attention that some third parties by email / phone / websites are offering fake distributorships and collecting advance payments in this regard.

Hindustan Unilever Limited does not demand any fees, advance payment or deposits in exchange for an HUL distributorship. The members of the public in general are also advised to not be attracted or lured by any such false communication which solicit payments and promise HUL products or distributorship.

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Hindustan Unilever Distributorship Cost

To become a Hindustan Unilever Distributor, you have to require some Investment capital for Inventory, Infrastructure set up, vehicles and so on. So, the investment cost in rural areas can be around Rs 25 lakh and in big cities the cost can range from Rs 40 to 50 lakh.

  • Land/ Godown Cost - INR 10- 15 Lacs
  • Dealer/Distributor Fees- N/A
  • Godown/Storage Cost Range- INR 5 – 10 Lacs
  • Vehicle Cost- INR 2 to 5 Lacs
  • Additional fees- INR 2 to 5 Lacs

This is an estimated investment cost/ The Cost will be changed and affected by many factors. It can increase and decrease.

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Hindustan Unilever Distributorship Profit Margin

The HUL is most profitable company, which manages the 50+ brands. Profit margins for FMCG distributors such as Hindustan Unilever typically range from 3% to 10%. Higher sales volumes and efficient operations can improve margins. For a rough estimate, if the monthly sales volume of a distributorship is Rs 1 Lacs and the average profit margin is 5%, the gross profit would be Rs 50k per month.

After accounting for operating expenses, the net profit may vary but could be around Rs 30k to 40k per month. This is a general estimate and the actual figures may be higher or lower depending on specific circumstances or sales margins.

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Documents Required for Hindustan Unilever Distributorship

There is a list of documents, which is used in the Hindustan Unilever Distributorship Application. Look at the below list-

  • Identity documentation (such as an Aadhaar card, passport, or driver’s licence)
  • Evidence of Address (such as a rent agreement, voter ID, or electricity bill)
  • Ration Card, Electricity Bill
  • Bank Account with Passbook.
  • Photograph Email ID and Phone Number.
  • GST Number.
  • Complete the Property Document with the Address.
  • Lease Agreement.