FMCG is well known as consumer packaged goods. FMCG companies manufacture the products that are consumed by people at regular intervals. These products include the toothpaste, soaps, shampoos, packaged foods, etc. FMCG goods are actually meant for daily purpose products demanded by the customers and it gives a high return to the companies.

In all families a part of the monthly budget is conserved for these products. The volume of money circulation for these goods in economy is very high. This is due to the increased consumption rate. Also the competition in FMCG sectors are huge that results in high pressure on margins. The popular companies have a network of distribution centers all over the world. There are small units also which manufactures the FMCG products.

Top FMCG Companies in India

Some of the top rated FMCG companies in India are

Hindustan Unilever Limited – The HUL is one of the largest companies in India that manufactures FMCG products. The company was formerly named as Hindustan Lever Limited. The company manufactures over 30 brands of products which include soaps, detergents, toothpaste, cosmetics, etc. Some of the brands of HUL are Closeup, Lakme, Sunsilk, Rin, Ponds and so many.

Britannia Industries Limited – BIL is a well known company in India which is famous for the manufacturing of food items like biscuits, bread, cakes, diary products, etc. The company has got a popular name for its good quality products and value. It has also started new business divisions in joint venture with the foreign companies.

Colgate-Palmolive Limited – The Company has acquired popularity among the consumers for their oral, skin care and home care products. It is specialized mainly in manufacturing the daily consumed products.

Dabur India Limited – The DIL is one of the famous companies in the country which produce the ayuvedic products and health care products. They also manufacture various other products for oral care, skin care, home care, hair care and foods. The company has experience in this field for more than 125 years.

Cadbury India Limited – The CIL is the popular company in the country which manufactures the high demand products like confectionery, quick meals and snacks. It has operation centers in 70 countries and serves the consumers in more than 160 countries in the world. They deliver the products under various brand names.

Radico Khaitan Limited – The RKL is one of the elderly and largest companies in India which manufactures liquor products. The products include rum, whisky, vodka, brandy and gin. They manufacture these products under various brand names.

Some of the other famous FMCG companies

• ITC (Indian Tobacco Company)
• Marico Industries
• Nestlé India
• Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care
• Bambino Agro Industries Limited
• Emami Limited
• Nirma Limited
• Godrej Consumer Products Limited
• Tata Tea Limited
• AVT Natural Products Limited
• Himalya International Ltd

The FMCG companies usually have many distribution networks all over the country. A large amount of company’s budget is reserved for these distribution centers. The entry in this sector needs a huge investment for promoting the brands. The market is also competitive with the entrance of local distributors mainly in the rural areas.