Tamil Nadu Distributors Protest Predatory Pricing

Traditional fast-moving consumer goods distributors in Tamil Nadu have voiced strong opposition to alleged predatory pricing by major FMCG companies. Protesters in Chennai highlighted discriminatory supply policies, arguing that large retailers and online platforms receive products at significantly lower rates than traditional distributors.

This uneven playing field has dire consequences, with the federation reporting that approximately 25% of small retail shops in Chennai have already shut down. Distributors warn that the continuation of these practices threatens the livelihoods of thousands of families and could lead to increased market concentration.