HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL) is a public sector undertaking of the Government of India, headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Functioning under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the company manufactures and markets a range of healthcare products including contraceptives, hospital and surgical products, pharmaceuticals, and diagnostic services. It is among the few Central Public Sector Enterprises engaged primarily in the healthcare sector.
| Type | Central Public Sector Undertaking |
|---|---|
| Industry | Healthcare, pharmaceuticals, contraceptives |
| Headquarters | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Owner | Government of India (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) |
| Former name | Hindustan Latex Limited |
The company was originally incorporated as Hindustan Latex Limited with the principal mandate of manufacturing condoms to support the National Family Welfare Programme of the Government of India. Its first manufacturing unit was set up at Peroorkada in Thiruvananthapuram, with technical collaboration from a Japanese partner. Over the years, the company expanded its product portfolio beyond contraceptives into a broader range of healthcare products and services, and was renamed HLL Lifecare Limited to reflect this diversified business.
HLL Lifecare operates manufacturing facilities at multiple locations in India, including units in Kerala (Peroorkada and Akkulam in Thiruvananthapuram, and Kanagala is in Karnataka), as well as plants in other states. Its product lines include:
The company also undertakes procurement consultancy and infrastructure development services for healthcare projects through its subsidiary HLL Infra Tech Services (HITES), and operates retail healthcare outlets under the HLL AMRIT pharmacy initiative, which dispenses affordable medicines, particularly for cancer and cardiovascular care, at major hospitals.
HLL Lifecare has historically played a central role in implementing the family planning and reproductive health programmes of the Government of India by ensuring the availability of contraceptives at scale. It has also been involved in the public procurement of medical supplies for central health schemes and acts as a procurement support agency for various government health initiatives. The company has been recognised as a Mini Ratna Central Public Sector Enterprise.