Unicharm Corporation (President and CEO: Takahisa Takahara) is pleased to announce its entry into the rapidly growing Indian pet care market starting July 2026, driven by the company's aspiration to realize a "symbiotic society where all people and pets can live comfortably," which is the vision of its pet care business. In the Indian market, Unicharm will leverage its expertise cultivated in Japan, North America, and Asia to provide products and services tailored to local needs. Example of products to be launched in India: Cat litter "Ezi-Lock Odour" ■ Background of Entry into the Indian Pet Care Market In recent years, the pet care market in India has been expanding rapidly, driven by rising incomes due to economic growth and the increasing acceptance of the concept of "pets as family members." Demand for pet food and toiletries is particularly high, and the market size is expected to approximately double by 2030 compared to 2025. In light of this situation, the company views the Indian market as a crucial market for further growth of its pet care business, which is positioned as a "growth driver area" in the 13th Mid-Term Management Plan. In May of this year, 2026, Unicharm announced its acquisition of Nutrire, a Brazilian pet food manufacturer, as a wholly-owned subsidiary, marking its new entry into Brazil, one of the world's leading pet markets. This entry into the Indian market is part of an initiative to further accelerate such global expansion, strengthening its business foundation in emerging markets with high growth potential. ■ About Unicharm's Pet Care Business Since entering the pet care business in 1986, Unicharm has been committed to providing products and services that support the comfortable lives of pets and their owners. Currently, the company operates globally with bases in 11 countries and regions, primarily in Asia and North America. Consolidated sales for the pet care business in fiscal year 2025 are projected to be 156.1 billion yen (a 5% in