Who owns Savlon?
Savlon is owned by ITC (India, NSE: ITC), which has owned the brand since 1 August 2015.[1] Savlon was founded in 1970 in the United Kingdom and was independent until 2015.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- ITC Limited reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1970–2015)
- Owner HQ
- 🇮🇳 India, Kolkata
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1970
- Category
- Personal care & beauty › Bath, soap & hand care › Hand soap & sanitiser
- Parent ticker
- NSE: ITC
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Savlon
Savlon is an antiseptic liquid and handwash brand that ITC acquired the Indian rights to in 2015 from Johnson & Johnson. Its sales rose sharply during the coronavirus pandemic, and it is now among the largest hygiene brands in the country.
Ownership timeline of Savlon
Where Savlon sits in ITC
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Savlon?
The parent company of Savlon is ITC, a publicly listed company headquartered in India.
Is Savlon British or Indian?
Savlon originated in the United Kingdom in 1970, but it is owned today by ITC, which is headquartered in India. So Savlon is a British-origin brand under Indian ownership.
Since when has ITC owned Savlon?
ITC has owned Savlon since 1 August 2015.
Who owned Savlon before ITC?
Savlon was an independent company from its founding in 1970 until ITC acquired it in 2015.
Is Savlon still owned by ITC?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Savlon is still owned by ITC. 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] ITC Limited Annual Report 2024-25 — ITC Limited, Annual report, published 22 May 2025; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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