FMCG Consumer Goods

Industry executives have observed a decline in the share of the Rs 5 segment within the FMCG market, which was 35 per cent two years ago

Shoppers started trading down to cheaper alternatives, such as private label brands owned by Walmart, Tesco and Carrefour. At their peak in the fourth quarter of 2022, Unilever's underlying prices

According to Nielsen, the consumer sector grew 4% Y-o-Y in Q1FY25, down from 6.6% in Q4FY24. Pricing saw a marginal increase of approximately 0.2 per cent, while volumes rose 3.8% Y-o-Y.

Low penetration of major appliances presents expansion opportunity for industry

The rural markets have outpaced urban demand, registering a 7.6 per cent increase compared to a 5.7 percent rise in urban areas, in the March quarter of FY24

TCPL will acquire the controlling stake in Organic India at a valuation of Rs 1,800 crore. The valuation of Capital Foods is expected to be Rs 5,100 crore

Leading FMCG makers are expecting a low to mid-single-digit volume growth in the October-December quarter, with an improvement in consumer demand on a sequential basis. Consumer demand from the rural market is lagging, though the urban markets stayed steady in the third quarter as exhibited in the September quarter, said leading listed FMCG firms such as Dabur, Marico and Godrej Consumer Products in their quarterly updates. Companies are optimistic of a gradual uptick as early signs of revival in consumption are visible with improving trends in volumes. Besides, the makers also expect expansion in the gross margins on a year-on-year basis helped by moderating inflation as prices of key inputs such as copra and edible oil prices remained at lower levels and crude derivatives also exhibited some downward bias. This will help FMCG makers channelise more funds towards advertising and promotions. "A significant portion of gross margin expansion will be channelled into enhancing adverti

CEO Sunil D'Souza hinted that the company would not acquire in the sector where there is already fragmentation like fizzy drinks and processed snacks

ITC is now the largest FMCG company in India as it recorded food sales of Rs 17,100 crore during the first nine months of 2023-24

The situation remains the same even in central India as inventory days have gone up to 20 days which was lower earlier

Helped by encouraging macro indicators, FMCG consumption is showing improvement year-on-year, though the recovery has been gradual, Dabur India said in its quarter updates. This quarter witnessed a mild summer and a slightly deficient monsoon. The festive season is later than normal this year due to which offtake related to festivals is delayed and will carry forward to the next quarter, it said. "We expect recovery of consumption in both urban and rural markets in India due to improving macro indicators, increase in government expenditure and positive consumer sentiment," Dabur said. The homegrown FMCG major expects a "mid to high single-digit growth" in its consolidated revenue during the July-September quarter. "In India business, Healthcare and HPC segments are expected to grow in high single-digit," it said in an update for the quarter ending on September 30, 2023. However, it anticipates the F&B business to remain "slightly below last year's revenue" on account of a mild ...

The announcement of his departure comes as Unilever, like the rest of the consumer goods industry, is grappling with significant cost inflation and pressure on its margins

Made-for-India consumer packaged goods brand Independence will roll out nationally after Gujarat unveiling

What do industry trends say about consumption and the economy?

While TVs and luxury apparel flew off the shelves in cities, rural demand for FMCG products saw a negligible jump in October. What do these industries say about consumption in India and its economy?

Urban demand also hit, but not as badly; Overall FMCG sales decline 15.3% MoM and 2.7% YoY

Company says gross margins shrank 230 bps in Q2FY23 due to inflationary pressures and an unfavourable portfolio mix due to extraordinary high sales of pain management products last year

In October, FMCG sales in rural areas stood at 0.8 per cent while urban sales declined 0.1 per cent against September, according to data by Bizom- a retail intelligence platform

The frequency with which distributors procure stocks from companies has reduced

Product launched in Bengal, Delhi and Mumbai across general trade; will be available pan-India in phases, and across modern trade and major e-commerce platforms as well

Growth in volumes in the recent past was affected due to a significant surge in product prices