Haleon Invests £175m in Manufacturing Plant in Rural India

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“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.” - Brian McNamara, CEO - Haleon

June 2026 : To bridge the rural-urban healthcare divide, Haleon has recently announced a massive £175 million investment to build its very first oral health manufacturing site in Madhya Pradesh. This move is central to Haleon’s grand vision of bringing better everyday health to one billion more consumers globally by 2030, with India serving as a critical engine for that growth.

For millions living in India’s vast countryside, getting to a dentist is a rare luxury. Rural India is home to nearly 65% of the nation’s population, yet a single dentist often serves upwards of 250,000 people. To meet these families where they are, Haleon is not just building a factory; it is completely reimagining how healthcare reaches the doorstep. The company is doubling its frontline "last-mile" teams on motorbikes - delivering samples and running simple "chill tests" to help villagers diagnose tooth sensitivity for the first time - and deploying mobile literacy vans directly into local marketplaces.

By introducing affordable, small-format oral care options, like a 20-rupee Sensodyne pack, the company plans to expand its rural footprint to three million outlets. The new central India facility, scheduled to open in early 2028, will create 500 local jobs while tapping into the region's bright technical talent.

Speaking on the deeply rooted importance of this expansion, Brian McNamara, CEO of Haleon, shared: “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." He also emphasized: “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.”

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