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Ponds

Last updated: March 2026

India Ownership Scoreโ„ข
13
/100
Data verified from public sources
๐ŸŒ Foreign-Controlled

Ownership: Foreign-owned (Hindustan Unilever)

Confidence: High

India Impact: Medium

Manufacturing: Primarily in India

Equity Ownership

0%

Parent Company Country

United Kingdom

Manufacturing in India

70%

Revenue Retained in India

60%

Ponds is a foreign-owned brand headquartered in London, United States. It was founded in 1846. The brand operates under Hindustan Unilever. It is classified as a Foreign Multinational in India.

Many people think Ponds is an Indian brand, but it is actually owned by Hindustan Unilever.

Classified as Foreign-Controlled because it is owned by Hindustan Unilever and headquartered in United States.

Category: Skin Care
Market status: Strong presence of foreign companies

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Ponds operates under Hindustan Unilever.

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๐ŸŒ Foreign Brands

Country of Origin
United States
Headquarters
London
Founded
1846
Parent Company
Ownership Type
Foreign Multinational
Indian Brand
No ๐ŸŒ
Price Segment
mid
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About Ponds

Who owns Ponds?

Ponds is owned by Hindustan Unilever.

Is Ponds an Indian brand?

Ponds is a foreign-owned brand operating in India. Learn more about its ownership.

Where is Ponds headquartered?

Ponds is headquartered in London, United States.

What does Ponds do?

Ponds operates in the Skin Care category and offers related products and services.

Who is the parent company of Ponds?

Hindustan Unilever

Is Ponds a foreign company?

Ponds is a foreign-owned company operating in India.

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Sources

โ€ข Official Website
โ€ข Wikipedia