In the Indian market, Procter & Gamble faces significant competition from several local and international players. One of the main competitors is Hindustan Unilever Limited （HUL）, which offers a wide range of personal care, home care, and food products that directly compete with P&G\“s portfolio.
Another key competitor is Dabur India Limited, known for its Ayurvedic and natural products in categories like oral care, hair care, and health supplements. Patanjali Ayurved, founded by Baba Ramdev, has also emerged as a strong competitor with its focus on traditional Indian formulations and affordable pricing.
In the feminine hygiene segment, P&G\“s Whisper brand competes with local brands like Stayfree from Johnson & Johnson and Sofy from Unicharm. For laundry detergents, P&G\“s Ariel and Tide face competition from HUL\“s Surf Excel and Rin, as well as regional brands like Ghadi.
Local companies such as Marico （with brands like Parachute coconut oil） and Emami （with products in personal care and healthcare） also present competition in specific product categories where they have strong brand recognition and distribution networks across India. |
