FMCG or Fast Moving Consumer Goods growing rapidly in India. The population depends on FMCG companies to satisfy basic needs such as food, cosmetics, cleaning products, consumer electronics etc. FMCG sector helps India in Economic development. FMCG products are very quick to be purchased and high in volume but low in cost. It is the 4th largest sector in Indian economy.
Here is the list of top 10 FMCG companies of India:
1. Hindustan Unilever Limited
Hindustan Unilever Limited is an Indian largest fast-moving consumer goods company with a heritage of over 80 years in India. The company headquarter is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is established in 1933 and chairman and Managing Director of the company is Mr. Sanjiv Mehta.
HUL works to create a better future every day and helps people feel good and get more out of life with brands and services that are good for them and good for others. The company providing its products in all over the motive with the motive of customer satisfaction.
2. ITC Limited
Indian tobacco company (ITC) Limited is one of an Indian multinational Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Hotels, Paperboards and Packaging, Agri-Business and Information Technology. The company headquarter is in Calcutta, West Bengal, India. It is incorporated on 1910 and chairman and managing director of the company is Sanjiv Puri.
The company is acknowledged as one of the India’s most valuable business corporations with a Gross sales value Rs.76,097.31crore and net profit of Rs.15,136.05crore. It is one of the leading Indian company in FMCG sector.
3. Patanjali Ayurveda Limited
Patanjali Ayurveda Limited is fastest growing FMCG company. The company headquarter is in Uttarakhand, India. It is established in 2006 by Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna. The company provide herbal and organic products on contract farming. The company takes various initiatives for farmers to raise their income and provide surety towards sale of their produce. Patanjali works in many sectors like social welfare, health, philosophy and spirituality. The company believes in optimum utilization of our capabilities for the betterment of the society.
4. Marico Limited
Marico limited is established in 1990 by Harsh Mariwala. It is one of India’s leading consumer products companies operating in the beauty and wellness space. Marico present in 25 countries across emerging markets of Asia and Africa. The company brands are Livon, True Roots, Kaya Youth, Parachute, Parachute Advanced Saffola, Revive, Keepsafe, Nihar Naturals Uttam, Nihar Naturals, Hair and Care etc. Its headquarter is in Mumbai, Maharashtra
5. Parle Agro Private Limited
Parle Agro Private Limited is an Indian multinational Fast Moving Consumer Goods company. The company headquarter is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is incorporated on 1984 by Shri Prakash Jayantilal Chauhan. It is the largest Indian beverage company. Parle Agro constantly transforming to create new beverage categories and to bringing innovative new products.
The company provide its brand in over 50 countries and multiple business verticals such as, beverages and packed drinking water. Parle Agro manufactures PET performs and developing new operating models for the recycling and reuse of plastics, ensuring its sustained use. The company brands are Appy, Appy Fizz, B Fizz, Bailey, Baily Soda, Dhishoom, Frio etc.
6. Emami Limited
Emami Limited is established in 1974 by Radhe Shyam Agarwal and Radhe Shyam Goenka. The company headquarter is in Calcutta, West Bengal, India. It is one of the leading and fastest growing personal and healthcare businesses in India.
Emami products are available in over 4.5 million retail outlets across India through its network of 3200 distributors with a global footprint spanning over 60 countries. The company brands are BoroPlus, Navratna, Zandu Balm, Fair and Handsome, Mentho plus balm, Fast relief etc. The company motive is providing world class quality products to the customers.
7. Godrej Group
The Godrej group is an Indian multinational fast moving consumer goods company. The company headquarter is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is incorporated on 1897 by Ardeshir Godrej and Pirojsha Burjorji Godrej. Godrej enjoys the patronage of over 750 million Indians across consumer goods, real estate, appliances, agri and many other businesses.
The company products are Aerospace and Defence, Appliances, Chemicals, Food and Agriculture, Furniture, Furnishing and Fittings, General Engineering, Heavy Engineering, Home and Personal Care, Intra-logics, Information Technology, Infrastructure, Looks and Security solutions, Power and Energy. The Godrej Group vision is to creating more employable workforce, building a Greener India and innovating for good and green products.
8. Dabur India Limited
Dabur India Limited is an Indian multinational Fast Moving Consumer Goods company. The company headquarter is in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is established in 1884, by Dr. S.K. Burman. Dabur is the India’s most trusted name and the world’s largest ayurvedic and Health care company.
Dabur’s products also have huge presence in the overseas markets and are today available in over 100 countries across the Globe. The company has successfully transformed itself from being a family-run business to become a professionally managed enterprise. The company products are Health supplements, Hair oils, Shampoos, Digestives, Skin care, Food, Oral care etc.
9. Britannia Industries Limited
Britannia Industries limited is one of oldest Indian FMCG company and has been giving service since 1892. Nusli N Wadia is chairman of this company. Britannia is among the most trusted food brands, and manufactures India’s favorite brands like Good Day, Tiger, NutriChoice, Milk Bikis, and Marie gold which are household names in India. Britannia’s product portfolio includes biscuit, breads, cakes, rusk and dairy products. It is the largest third brand in the organized bread market.
10. Jyothy Laboratories
Jyothy laboratories is an Indian multinational Fast Moving Consumer Goods company. The company headquarter is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Moothedath Panjan Ramachandran established this firm in 1983.
It is the India’s leading manufacturing company of consumer goods. The company providing its products in all over the world. Jyothy Labs motive is customer satisfaction and providing world class products. The company brands are Fabric Care, Personal care, Home care, Dish wash. Jyothy Laboratories vision is to create with persistence and leave the world a better place while meeting the needs of consumers.