Milestones

Milestones

2025

  • Launched paperless eOffice system.
  • Dr. Anitha Thampi appointed first woman C&MD of HLL.

2024

  • Inaugurated 1MWp Solar Power Plant (Peroorkada).
  • Launches Graphene condom, indigenous condom version.

2023

  • Became first Indian manufacturer with BIS certification for blood
  • Launched menstrual cup brands THINKAL, VELVET & COOL CUP.

2022

  • Made Implementing Agency for Arogya Maitri Bhishm Cube disaster
    management kits by MoHFW.

2021

  • Bhagwanpur factory (Jharkhand) begins operations.

2020

  • Appointed by Health Ministry as nodal agency for COVID-19 PPE/drug procurement.
  • Launched COVID products (sanitizers, masks, Make Sure rapid test kits).

2018

  • Menstrual Cup awareness/distribution project started
  • Partnered with UP Govt to install free CT scans in UP
  • Opened Hindlabs network in Assam

2017                

  • Partnered with Maharashtra Govt to open Mahalabs laboratory
    network.

2016 

  • Launched Hindlabs Super Speciality Diagnostic Centre (Thiruvananthapuram).

2015

  • Started HLL Management Academy (HMA) for healthcare education and social development projects.
  • LNG facility launched
  • Launched AMRIT Pharmacy for affordable medicines and implants at AIIMS, New Delhi
  • Initiated Pratheeksha Scholarship.
  • Opened Mumbai office.

2014

  • Established Irapuram factory (Kerala).
  • Started a new subsidiary Goa Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals Ltd(GAPL).
  • Launched HITES (HLL Infra Tech Services Ltd.), a fully-owned subsidiary.
  • Partnered with AIIMS to open Free Generic Pharmacy (Delhi).
  • Won Gates Foundation grant for eco-friendly condoms.

2013

  • Sanitary Napkin plant opened (Kanagala, Karnataka).
  • Won two Gates Foundation grants for Next-Gen Condoms (Graphene) and coated Copper T.
  • Started female condom (HLLFC) production at Peroorkada Factory.
  • Entered deodorant market with MOODS-deo for men.
  • Opened new storage facility (Balaramapuram, Kerala).
  • Launched 60,000 sq.ft. Corporate R&D Centre CRDC (Akkulam,Kerala).

2012

  • Opened 27,000 sq.ft. multi-storied building at Kakkanad Factory.
  • Inaugurated 51,000 sq.ft. packing/warehousing facility (Balaramapuram, Kerala).

2011

  • Started HLL Pharmacy and HLL Opticals.
  • Partnered with MoHFW for National Menstrual Hygiene Programme; launched sanitary napkin vending machines.

2010

  • Set up pharma manufacturing plant (Indore, MP).
  • Inaugurated NCR office complex (Noida, Delhi).
  • Received $100,000 grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for Copper T innovation.
  • Launched UNIPILL Block, a hormonal/steroidal plant (Kanagala, Karnataka.
     

2009

  • Rebranded as HLL Lifecare Limited
  • Launched Moods Planet, first retail outlet for MOODS.

2008

  • Launched Hindlabs diagnostic services (first lab at CGHS, Delhi).
  • First LifeSpring Hospital started (Andhra Pradesh).
  • Kakkanad Factory Cochin (KFC) inaugurated.

2007

  • Opened diagnostic kit manufacturing facility (Manesar, Haryana).

2006

  • Upgraded to Mini Ratna (Category I, Schedule ‘B’ PSU).

1997

  • Selected by WHO for global condom sourcing.

1995

  • Launched sutures production.

1994

  • Began production of Copper T.
  • Entered blood bags and hospital products; opened Akkulam factory (Kerala).

1992

  • Began manufacturing Oral Contraceptive Pills
  • Founded Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust
  • Diversified into surgical and examination gloves.
  • Started exports to USA, USSR, Africa, and others.

1991

  • Recognized as an MOU-signing Central Public Sector Undertaking by
    GoI.

1987

  • Launch of MOODS condoms.

1985

  • Kanagala manufacturing facility (Karnataka) opens.

1976

  • Production capacity doubles to 288 million pieces/year.

1969

  • Condom production begins at Peroorkada Factory (144 million pieces/year).

1966

  • Incorporated as Hindustan Latex Limited (1 March).