FMCG stands for Fast Moving Consumer Goods and India is a hub for FMCG companies. Quite a number of people of India are dependent on the FMCG products for their day to day operations. FMCG products are of relatively low cost than any other products and they offer a quick turnover to the manufacturer.

FMCG products normally include different varieties of frequently purchase consumer products like detergents, shaving products, tooth cleaning products, cosmetics, soap, toiletries and other non-durable products like plastic goods, paper products, bulbs and glassware.

FMCG goods might also include products like packaged drinks and food products, consumer electronics and pharmaceuticals even though these products are categorized separately.  The list of top players in India in FMCG sector is given below:

Top ten FMCG companies in India:

• Hindustan Unilever Ltd

• Indian Tobacco Company

• Nestle India

• GCMMF (Amul)

• Dabur India

• Asian Paints

• Cadbury India

• Britannia Industries

• Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care

• Marico Industries

A small description about these top FMCG players in India is given below:

Hindustan Unilever Ltd:

Hindustan Unilever Limited was previously called as Hindustan Level Limited and it came into existence in the year 1933 in the name of Lever Brothers India Limited. It has been found that two out of every three Indian who are using food and beverages and home & personal care products are making use of the products of Hindustan Unilever Limited. The company has been identified as a Golden Super Star Trading Company by the Government of India.

Indian Tobacco Company:

Indian Tobacco Company came into existence in the year 1910 with the name of Imperial Tobacco Company of India. The company is famous for its employees’ satisfaction policies and the employees of the organization are happy with their employer. The company deals with different FMCG products and it cannot be any more called as Tobacco Company. The company offers a wide range of employment opportunities in the areas of purchase, technical, legal, finance and corporate development.

Nestle India:

The journey of Nestle India began in the year 1912 in the name of the Nestle Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Export Company Limited and they are dealing with selling and importing finished products in Indian market. The company is one among the top wealth creators of India. The company is manufacturing Indian Consumer products with international standards and the company is committed to shareholder satisfaction and constant growth.

GCMMF (Amul):

GCMMF stands for Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation and the company aims at offering good returns to the farmers and at fulfilling the requirements of consumers by offering them quality products. Of the different products offered by GCMMF, Amul range of products is the most famous and millions of people in India use Amul products. Some of the products of Amul include Amulya, Amul Milk, Nutramul, Amul Ice Cream, Amul Shirkhand, Amul Chocolates, Amul Cheese, Amul Spray, Amul Ghee, Amul Milk powder and Amul Butter.

Dabur India:

Dabur India deals with personal and health care products. The recent turnover of this company is Rs. 1899 crores. The company is divided into two major strategic business units being consumer health division and consumer care division. The company has manufacturing units in different countries and some of their popular brand products are Dabur lal dant manjan, dabur chyawanprash, dabur amla, hajmola, anmol, vatika and Dabur red tooth paste.

Asian Paints:

Asian paints came into existence in the year 1942 and they are dealing with industrial and marine coatings, wood finishes, automobile OEMs and refinishes, finish coats and ancillary product in decorative paints. They are manufacturers of FMCG goods namely paints and their plants are located in different states like Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharastra.

Cadbury India:

Cadbury came into India in the year 1948 by importing consumer good namely chocolates. They were dealing only with importing chocolates, but now they have manufacturing units in different parts of India like Himachal Pradesh, Bangalore, Gwalior, Pune and Mumbai and sales offices at Chennai, New Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai. Some of their popular products are Cadbury diary milk, celebrations, Eclairs, perk and 5 star and they are also popular for their milk drink bournvita.

Britannia Industries:

Britannia industries are dealing with manufacturing of products like milk, butter, cheese, cakes, rusk, bread and the popular Britannia biscuits. Some of their popular branded biscuits are milk bikis, good day, pure magic, maska chaska, treat and marie gold. The manufacturing units of the company are located at different parts of India like Uttarakhand, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai.

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care:

Procter & Gamble deals with manufacturing of household cleaner, pet food and personal care products. This company is shortly called as P& G and this company is a parent company of some popular companies like Global Gillette and Clariol. Some of their popular health care products are Vicks inhaler, Vicks formula 44 cough syrup, vicks cough drops, Vicks VapoRub and Vicks Action 500+.

Marico Industries:

Marico Industries is a leading Indian company manufacturing and exporting consumer products to different countries like SAARC Countries, Egypt, the Middle East, Bangladesh, UAE and the USA. Some of their popular products are Parachute, Revive, Shanti, Saffola, and Mediker.

FMCG is an ever-growing sector and this sector offers a wide range of employment opportunities in different departments like marketing, finance, HR, product development, general management, administration, supervision, purchase, operations, sales and supply chain management. Thus, this sector improves the earning capacity of individuals by offering wide range of employment opportunities.