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FMCG Sees Strong Comeback: 5% Growth Expected!
6 Jan
Summary
- FMCG sector anticipates 5% volume growth in early 2026.
- Strong GDP, low inflation, and negative food inflation fuel the rebound.
- Consumer shopping trips for FMCG stagnate after years of growth.
The Indian Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector is showing strong signs of recovery, with projections of a 5% volume growth anticipated in the initial months of 2026. This resurgence is driven by favorable macroeconomic conditions, such as positive GDP forecasts and declining inflation, especially in food prices.
Following a period of subdued performance, the FMCG sector registered a 5.3% growth in the quarter ending October 2025, marking its best performance since April 2024. However, the annual growth for the moving annual turnover in October 2025 was slightly lower than the previous year, indicating that the full year's growth may still trail behind 2024 figures.
Interestingly, the average number of shopping trips for FMCG products has remained static at 157 for both 2024 and 2025. This contrasts with the pre-COVID era when consumers shopped more frequently, highlighting a potential behavioral shift post-pandemic.
