Capacity utilisation across FMCG plants may rise as truckers return

The throttled capacity utilisation across FMCG companies is likely to ease in the coming week owing to increased availability of trucks after the Centre allowed transportation of both, essential and non-essential items.

While there was no restriction on movement of essential items earlier, companies faced a major challenge in procuring raw materials and packaging. Truck scarcity added to their woes. According to the Federation of West Bengal Truck Operators Association (FWBTOA), out of a total of nine million trucks in India, only 4-5 per cent are currently operational.

Industry officials feel the new move from the Centre will help address