Fast-moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) are the 4th most significant sector of the Indian economy. FMCG companies produce items like packaged foods, consumables, toiletries, and personal care brands.
FMCG products like grocery, vegetables, and dairy products are in tremendous consumer demand during the holiday season, but the profit margin is small; however, they are sold in large quantities.
Top FMCG companies in India
1. ITC
ITC Limited company has the second-largest annual turnover in FMCG companies of India, headquartered in Kolkata.
ITC Limited is a diversified conglomerate with companies crossing Fast Moving Consumer Goods comprising Foods, Personal Care, Branded Apparel, Cigarettes and Cigars, Education & Stationery Products, Incense Sticks Safety Matches; Paperboards, Hotels, and Packaging, Agri-Business and Information Technology.
Founder: Y C Deveshwar
Founded on:24 August 1910
- Revenue: Rs 51,321 Cr
- Market Cap: 320,094 Cr.
- Promoter holding: 0.00 %
- Debt to equity: 0.00
- Price to book value: 5.47
- ROE: 22.69 %
- Sales Growth (3Yrs): 7.25 %
Social Media Links: Twitter
2. Britannia Industries Ltd.
Britannia Industries Limited is the oldest existent FMCG company in India, which is now part of the Wadia Group. Britannia and Tiger brands are the companies along with dairy products which are the most popular in India. It is a brand to which many generations of Indians have grown up, and it is loved worldwide as well. Products of Britannia are available throughout the country in almost 5 million retail outlets and reach over 50% of Indian homes
Founder: Nusli Wadia
Founded on: 1892
- Revenue: 11,211 Cr
- Market Cap: 75,893 Cr.
- Promoter holding: 50.66 %
- Debt to equity: 0.04
- Price to book value: 17.84
- ROE: 30.25 %
- Sales Growth (3Yrs): 9.60 %
Social Media Links: Facebook , Twitter, YouTube
3. Dabur India Ltd.
Dabur is a leading Ayurvedic product company in India, which is also into the Pharma business. Dabur is also leading in Ayurveda products brands along with health & personal care.
Business is separated into three Strategic Business Units, i.e., Foods Business, Consumer Care Business, and International Business.
Founder: S.K. Burman
Founded on: 1884
- Revenue: 8,813 Cr
- Market Cap: 83,697 Cr.
- Promoter holding: 67.88 %
- Debt to equity: 0.11
- Price to book value: 13.61
- ROE: 26.41 %
- Sales Growth (3Yrs): 2.67 %
Social Media Links: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
4. Godrej Consumer Products Ltd
The Godrej family controls Godrej Group, and the consumer products limited deals in FMCG product categories. Godrej Group’s consumer goods are Cinthol, Shikakai soap, liquid detergent brands, and shaving cream brands.
As part of the over 122-year Godrej Group, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd enjoys the support of 1.15 billion consumers globally, across various businesses.
Founder: Ardeshir Burjorji Sorabji Godrej , Pirojsha Burjorji Godrej
Founded on: 1897
- Revenue: 10,156 Cr
- Market Cap: 75,089 Cr.
- Promoter holding: 63.24 %
- Debt to equity: 0.34
- Price to book value: 9.90
- ROE: 31.55 %
- Sales Growth (3Yrs): 6.98 %
Social Media Links: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
5. Marico Ltd.
Marico Limited company operates in consumer products and services; the company generated one of India’s highest turnover with popular product brands like Parachute hair oil, Nihar, and Saffola.
In the last 25 Years, Marico has verified itself as a leading consumer goods business with a product portfolio spanning Haircare, Edible oils, healthy foods, Skincare, Male Grooming, and fabric care. Brands such as Parachute, Saffola, Hair& Care, Nihar Naturals, true roots, Livon, Set Wet, Coco Soul, kaya Youth.
Founder: Harsh Mariwala
Founded on: 2 April 1990
- Revenue: 7,465 Cr
- Market Cap: 47,842 Cr.
- Promoter holding: 59.60 %
- Debt to equity: 0.10
- Price to book value: 13.54
- ROE: 39.67 %
- Sales Growth (3Yrs): 6.82 %
Social Media Links: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn
6. Hindustan Unilever Ltd
Hindustan Unilever Limited is India’s most significant FMCG company, with an Ancient presence in India for more than 80 years.
Nine out of ten Indian families use one or more of HUL Brands. Divisions – Home Care, Foods and Refreshment, Beauty & Personal Care– includes various brands that assist consumers across the length and breadth of India.
Founder/CEO– Sanjiv Mehta
Founded on– 1933
- Revenue: Rs 40,511 Cr
- Promoter holding: 67.18 %
- Market Cap: 451,666 Cr.
- Dividend Yield: 1.05 %
- Debt to equity: 0.01
- ROE: 81.95 %
- Sales Growth (3Yrs): 6.89 %
Social Media Links: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
7. Nestle
Nestlé is the largest food and beverage company in the world. The company has over 2000 brands varying from global icons to local favorites and is present in 191 countries worldwide. After more than a century-old relationship with the country, today, NESTLÉ has a presence across India with eight manufacturing facilities and four branch offices. It is also known to be the third Largest in Top FMCG Companies in India.
Founder– Henri Nestlé
Founded on – 1866
- Revenue: 12,117 Cr
- Market Cap: 139,532 Cr.
- Promoter holding: 62.76 %
- Debt to equity: 0.01
- ROE: 45.30 %
- Price to book value: 34.93
- Sales Growth (3Yrs): 11.37 %
Social Media Links: Facebook,Twitter, YouTube, Google+
8. Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive evolved from a small toothpaste and candle manufacturing unit in the 19th century in New York and, over 200 years later, a global leader in personal healthcare merchandises.
The popular brands comprise the Colgate Toothpaste, Colgate Plax Active Salt Mouthwash, Palmolive Naturals, Halo Shampoo, and Protex Soap.
Founder-William Colgate
Founded on-1806
- Revenue: 12045 cr
- Market Cap: 68.115B
- ROE: 51.21 %
- Price to book value: 62.83
- Sales Growth (3Yrs): 13.82%
Social Media Links: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Linkedin
9. Emami
Emami Limited is one of the leading and fastest-growing personal and healthcare businesses in India, with an enviable portfolio of household brand names such as BoroPlus, Navratna, Fair and Handsome, Zandu balm, Menthol Plus balm and Kesh King.
Founder – R S Agarwal and R S Goenka
Founded on – 1974
- Revenue: 20,000 cr
- Market Cap: 23,190 Cr
- Promoter holding: 53.86%
- Debt to equity: 0.12
- ROE: 14.2 %
- Price to book value: 40.99
Social Media Links: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
10. Tata Consumer Products
Tata Consumer Products is a multicultural Food & Beverage company. It is among the Top 10 Food & Beverage companies in India, intending to become a multi-category FMCG major.
Tata Consumer Products is the 2nd most significant player in branded tea in the Beverages business, with more than 330 million servings each day. Their brands include Tata Tea, Vitax, Tetley, Himalayan Natural Mineral Water, Tata Coffee Grand, Eight O’Clock Coffee and Joekels.
Founder– D’Souza
Founded on-1962
- Revenue: 9,749 cr
- Market Cap: 62,978 Cr
- Promoter holding: 34.68%
- Debt to equity: 0.09
- ROE: 5.6%
- Price to book value: 29.21
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India is a developing nation with regularly improving standards of living. The role of FMCGs is of top importance as suppliers of essential goods and services.
These companies listed above are the Top FMCGs in India due to their high product quality, manufacturing, packaging, and constant innovation standards.