Many people do not even know what FMCG means. FMCG is an abbreviation of Fast Moving Consumer Goods, which is the super-set of all the goods and services that are required on a daily basis. These are products and services that satisfy the basic need of a vast majority of the population. Thus the module of FMCG works upon quantity- volume sales.
1. Hindustan Unilever Limited
Its abbreviation is HUL, which is an Indian subsidiary of the Unilever chain, which happens to be one of the world’s leading suppliers of food, homecare, and personal hygiene.
.@lifebuoysoap #HelpAChildReach5 #High5ForHandwashing #ThrowbackThursday pic.twitter.com/nclbYKzVat
— Hindustan Unilever (@HUL_News) July 4, 2019
Categories (20): soaps, detergents, skin care, cosmetics, tea, toothpaste, etc.
Brands (35): Surf Excel, Dove, Lux, Lifebuoy, Clinic Plus, Wheel, Sunsilk, Knorr, etc.
Turnover: $4 Billion
Employees: 17000+
2. Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive was just a small toothpaste and candle manufacturing unit. Now, it is a global leader in personal healthcare products. The company has such a strong set of core values, that the company is not only making its name in the Indian market but also in the global market.
Colgate was a proud sponsor of Groovin' in the Park – North America's largest annual Reggae and R&B concert – held last week in NYC. Our @ColgateBSBF van provided dental screenings as part of the event, sharing the power of a bright #smile & promoting healthy brushing habits. pic.twitter.com/pHfgU4Bohc
— Colgate-Palmolive (@CP_News) July 8, 2019
Categories: Soaps, mouthwash, toothpaste, shampoo, healthcare, etc.
Brands: Colgate Toothpaste, Colgate Plax Active Salt Mouthwash, Halo Shampoo, Palmolive Naturals, Protex Soap, etc.
Turnover: $17.08 Billion
Employees: 37000+
3. ITC Limited
ITC has a multi-purpose business portfolio, which includes businesses across diversified ventures like FMCG, hospitality, paperboards, agri-business and Information Technology. Among these, it is ranked 3rd in the FMCG list, because of their quality in manufacturing and packaging.
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— ITC Limited (@ITCCorpCom) July 4, 2019
Categories: Soaps, Incense Sticks, Apparels, cigarettes and cigars, Safety matches, food, etc.
Brands: Old Flake, Classic, navy Cut, Bingo, Sunfeast, Aashirvaad, Fiama, Vivel, Wills Lifestyle, Paperkraft, Classmate, etc.
Turnover: $ 7 Billion
Employees: 29000+
4. Nestle
A food and beverage company, which is a subsidiary of Nestle S.A. of Switzerland. It started a business in India as a condensed milk company in 1912. After independence, it has worked closely with indigenous manufacturing and has now emerged as the largest manufacturer of food items, in India as well as globally.
Our YES! snack bars come in a new recyclable paper wrapper. Each YES! nut bar is vegetarian, high in fiber, and a source of protein. The fruit and vegetable variants are vegan, gluten free, lactose free, high in fiber, with no added sugar! #yesbar #beatplasticpollution pic.twitter.com/xw1HThoo2v
— Nestlé (@Nestle) July 8, 2019
Categories: Mainly nutritional and wellness requirements.
Brands: Nescafe, maggi, milky bar, kit kat, milkmaid, nestle dahi, nestle milk, nestea, etc.
Turnover: $ 87 Billion
Employees: 3280000+
5. Parle Agro
India’s largest beverage company, which also in into food manufacturing. Parle Agro in one of the best FMCG companies, which has achieved a landmark stature in the industry. Also, they are on their way to becoming India’s first global giant in the food and beverages sector.
“We created the fruit plus fizz category 10 yrs ago & have been building it every year. In 2019, we will cross the ₹1000-crore mark.”
Our CMO & JMD @nadiachauhan discusses Frooti & Appy Fizz’s summer campaign & it's hyperlocal marketing initiatives https://t.co/xeJu6YlXx6
— Parle Agro (@Parle_Agro) June 19, 2019
Categories: Food and Beverages.
Brands: Frooti, Appy, Bailey, Dhishoom, Frio, etc.
Turnover: $ 1 Billion
Employees: 2500+
6. Britannia Industry limited
Interestingly, it is one of the oldest food producing companies in India. The company is known for its “Eat Healthy, Think Better” slogan, which can be seen in the company’s products, which has made it India’s first Zero Trans Fat Company.
This is without doubt the best partnership you’ve ever seen! Scored many milestones with him. Even when you were not in top form he had your back. Here’s to one more memorable innings! A no-rain Sunday with your Dad watching #INDvsPAK 🙂 #HappyFathersDay #BritanniaKhaoWorldCupJao pic.twitter.com/7RsXk6zzAC
— Britannia Industries Limited (@BritanniaIndLtd) June 15, 2019
Categories: Food Items
Brands: Good Day, Tiger, Cheese, milk, Yoghurt, bread, etc.
Turnover: $730 Million
Employees: 2000+
7. Marico Limited
One of the determined companies to make a difference in the markets, globally as well as in India, has made its position in the list of leading FMCG companies.
Categories: men’s grooming, Fabric care, Edible oils, Health foods, etc.
Brands: Saffola, Nihar, Livon, Mediker, Parachute, Set Wet, etc.
Turnover: $61 Billion
Employees: 1000+
