Who owns Horlicks?
Horlicks is owned by Unilever (the United Kingdom, LSE: ULVR), which has owned the brand since 1 April 2020.[1] Horlicks was founded in 1873 in the United Kingdom and was independent until 2020.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Unilever PLC verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1873–2020)
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, London
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1873
- Category
- Beverages › Coffee, tea & hot drinks › Hot chocolate & malt drinks
- Parent ticker
- LSE: ULVR NYSE: UL AEX: UNA
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Horlicks
Horlicks is a malted milk drink invented in 1873 by two British brothers who had emigrated to Chicago, originally as an infant food and later as a bedtime drink. Unilever acquired the South Asian rights with GlaxoSmithKline's Indian consumer nutrition business in 2020, and the brand is now sold mainly in India and Bangladesh.
Ownership timeline of Horlicks
Where Horlicks sits in Unilever
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Horlicks?
The parent company of Horlicks is Unilever, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Horlicks British?
Yes. Horlicks originated in the United Kingdom in 1873 and its owner, Unilever, is also headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Since when has Unilever owned Horlicks?
Unilever has owned Horlicks since 1 April 2020.
Who owned Horlicks before Unilever?
Horlicks was an independent company from its founding in 1873 until Unilever acquired it in 2020.
Is Horlicks still owned by Unilever?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Horlicks is still owned by Unilever. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Unilever PLC Annual Report on Form 20-F filed 2026-03-12 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 20-F, published 12 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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