Offer for Indian Minority

Reckitt Benckiser PLC
13 March 2002



13 March 2002


    RECKITT BENCKISER OFFERS TO BUY OUT 49% MINORITY SHAREHOLDING IN RECKITT
                             BENCKISER (INDIA) Ltd



Reckitt Benckiser plc, the world's leading household cleaning company, announced
today its intention to acquire the outstanding 49% minority in its subsidiary
Reckitt Benckiser (India) Ltd through a voluntary offer of INR 250 per share in
cash, subject to statutory approval. This offer values the minority at
approximately £58.5 million and as a result, the whole of Reckitt Benckiser
(India) Ltd is being valued at approximately £119 million.



For further information please contact:

Tom Corran               Reckitt Benckiser plc               [phone]

Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications

Corporate Web Site                  www.reckittbenckiser.com





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