FMCG (Fast-moving consumer goods) companies of India offer a wide range of goods like foods, personal care, cleaning, consumables food brands. The FMCG market is slated to reach US$ 1.1 trillion by the end of 2021 with a growth in modern trade ranging between 20-25% per annum. One of the interesting facts is that the FMCG sector is the fourth largest sector of India. What has driven the fast growth of this sector is the easier access, growing awareness, and changing lifestyles of the people especially in the semi-urban and rural areas.
We have prepared an infographic for the top FMCG companies in India.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd.
A subsidiary of the British-Dutch company Unilever, Hindustan Unilever Limited is counted among the biggest FMCG company in Indian. The HUL is also listed in Stock Market (NSE and BSE). They have their headquarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra. They sell a wide range of goods like food and beverage, personal care products, and other FMCG goods are their main offerings. Established in 1931, the company today has 35 product brands covering 20 categories. Horlicks, Rin detergent, Lakme beauty products, Pureit Water Purifiers are some of its more popular brands.
Brands:
- Annapurna salt and Atta (Kissan Annapurna)
- Bru coffee, Brooke Bond (3 Roses, Taj Mahal
- Taaza, Red Label)
- Kissan squashes
- Ketchup
- Juices and jams
- Lipton ice tea
- Knorr soups & meal makers
- Soupy noodles
- Kwality Wall’s frozen dessert
- Magnum (ice cream)
- Market Cap (Rs Cr.): 499,034.00
- Book Value (Rs): 34.26
- Face Value (RS): 1.00
- Turnover (Rs. In Lakhs): 35,342.08
- Founder: Lever Brothers founder Lord Leverhulme
- No of Employees: 18000
- Head Office: Mumbai
Profit and Loss:
- MAR 20: 6,756.00
- MAR 19: 6,756.00
- MAR 18: 5,227.00
- MAR 17: 4,490.00
Nestle India Ltd.
A subsidiary of the Swiss multinational, Nestle, Nestle India Limited is headquartered in Haryana’s Gurgaon. The company’s products include food and beverages with its range of chocolates being very popular in India. The company was incorporated in 1959. With a long history in India, Nestle is one of the largest players in the Indian FMCG market. With 8 production facilities spread across India, the company’s most popular products are Kit Kat, Bar One, Maggi, and Nescafe.
Brands:
- Nestle Milk
- Nestle Slim Milk
- Nestle Fresh n Natural Dahi
- Nestle Jeera Raita
- Market Cap (Rs Cr.): 165,495.65
- Book Value (Rs): 200.41
- Face Value (RS): 10.00
- Turnover (Rs. In Lakhs): 13,572.67
- Founder: Henri Nestlé
- No of Employees: 7649
- Head Office: Gurgaon
Profit and Loss:
- MAR 20: 1,969.55
- MAR 19: 1,606.93
- MAR 18: 1,225.19
- MAR 17: 926.54
Dabur India Ltd.
A leading manufacturer of Ayurvedic medicines and natural consumer products, the Dabur is counted among the 3rd most popular FMCG brand in India. It was founded in 1884 by S.K. Burman. The Burmans were pioneers in separating ownership from management and they transferred the company’s management to professionals in 1998. It’s the fourth largest FMCG company in India. It offers a wide array of products, right from health care to foods. Some of its most popular brands are, Hajmola, Pudin Hara, Glucon D, and Real Active fruit juice.
Brands:
- Vatika
- Hajmola
- Réal
- Fem
- Dabur Chyawanprash
- Dabur Lal Tail
- Dabur Mediclub
- Odonil
- Odomos Protect
- Market Cap (Rs Cr.): 93,054.69
- Book Value (Rs): 25.35
- Face Value (RS): 1.00
- Turnover (Rs. In Lakhs): 29,950.66
- Founder: S.K. Burman
- No of Employees: 7740
- Head Office: Ghaziabad
Profit and Loss:
- MAR 20: 1,447.93
- MAR 19: 1,445.29
- MAR 18: 1,357.50
- MAR 17: 1,280.06
Britannia Industries Ltd.
Britannia Industries Limited is an Indian food and beverage company that was started in early 1892. This is another FMCG company that’s counted among one of the oldest existing companies in India. The company has been acquired by the Wadia Group which is headed by Nusli Wadia. Its bread, biscuits, and dairy products are sold all across India and also in 60 countries worldwide. The Britannia and Tiger brand of biscuits are very popular in Indian markets. Good Day and Britannia Treat are its other popular biscuit brands.
Brands:
- VitaMarieGold
- Tiger
- Nutrichoice
- Good day
- 50 50
- Treat
- Pure Magic
- Milk Bikis
- Bourbon
- Nice Time
- Little Hearts
- Market Cap (Rs Cr.): 85,409.49
- Book Value (Rs): 177.47
- Face Value (RS): 1.00
- Turnover (Rs. In Lakhs): 16,353.48
- Founder: Nusli Wadia
- No of Employees: 4480
- Head Office: Bengaluru
Profit and Loss:
- MAR 20: 1,393.16
- MAR 19: 1,156.43
- MAR 18: 1,004.14
- MAR 17: 884.33
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd.
With household and personal care products that dominate the Indian market, Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) is one of the leading FMCG companies in the Indian market. Soaps and talc are the company’s most prominent offerings with brands like Cinthol, Fair Glow, Evita, and Vigil being very popular. There are a plethora of other popular brands like hair colour products like Colour Soft, Renew, and Kesh Kala. It also offers fabric care products like Glossy and Ezee and much more.
Brands:
- Cinthol
- Godrej Expert
- Godrej No. 1
- Hit
- Good Knight
- Ezee,
- Aer
- Protekt
- Godrej Fair Glow
- Market Cap (Rs Cr.): 70,464.64
- Book Value (Rs): 50.15
- Face Value (RS): 1.00
- Turnover (Rs. In Lakhs): 16,217.04
- Founder: Adi Godrej
- Head Office: Mumbai
Profit and Loss:
- MAR 20: 1,495.77
- MAR 19: 2,340.90
- MAR 18: 1,633.10
- MAR 17: 1,307.15
TATA Consumer Products Ltd.
Formerly known as Tata Global Beverages Limited, today the Tata Consumer Products Limited is counted among the most trusted Indian consumer goods brand. They have their headquarters in Kolkata. It’s a subsidiary of the giant Tata Group. A major coffee producer, the company is also the second-largest producer and distributor of tea. Its major brands are Tata Tea, Tetley, and Good Earth Teas with Tata Tea being India’s largest selling tea brand. In the year 2012, Tata Consumers Products Ltd. entered into a 50-50 joint venture with the iconic Starbucks.
Brands:
- Tata Tea
- Tetley
- Vitax
- Eight O’Clock Coffee
- Himalayan Natural Mineral Water
- Tata Coffee Grand
- Joekels
- Market Cap (Rs Cr.): 47,174.23
- Book Value (Rs): 117.50
- Face Value (RS): 1.00
- Turnover (Rs. In Lakhs): 49,586.04
- Founder: Jamsetji Tata
- No of Employees: 2000
- Head Office: Mumbai
Profit and Loss:
- MAR 20: 535.19
- MAR 19: 473.83
- MAR 18: 567.26
- MAR 17: 463.65
United Spirits Ltd.
Headquartered in Bangalore’s UB Tower, United Spirits Limited happens to be the world’s second-largest spirits company in terms of volume. A Diageo subsidiary, USL exports reach out to 37 countries across the world. The company was set up by Angus McDowell in 1826 originally as a trading company. It has many prominent brands that are very popular in the Indian market like, Antiquity Blue Whisky, Black Dog Centenary Scotch Whisky, White Mischief Vodka, and McDowell’s No. 1 brandy.
Brands:
- Kingfisher Premium
- Kingfisher Strong
- Kingfisher Ultra
- Kingfisher Ultra Max
- Kingfisher Blue
- Bullet
- Cannon 10000
- Kalyani Black Label
- Ub Export
- Zingaro
- London Pilsner
- Market Cap (Rs Cr.): 40,546.44
- Book Value (Rs): 52.43
- Face Value (RS): 2.00
- Turnover (Rs. In Lakhs): 31,819.37
- Founder: Angus McDowell
- No of Employees: 1001-5000
- Head Office: Bengaluru
Profit and Loss:
- MAR 20: 623.90
- MAR 19: 685.40
- MAR 18: 651.90
- MAR 17: 93.00
Jubilant Foodworks Ltd.
Very few people know that Jubilant Foodworks Limited, a Jubilant Bhartia Group Company started its operations in 1996 They have gained prominence in the Indian market as the operators of the Domino’s Pizza brand having exclusive rights over India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. With a vast network of outlets, the company has emerged as the largest foodservice company in India with the fastest growth. They have a share of 67% in the organized pizza market.
Brands:
- Domino’s Pizza
- Dunkin’ Donuts
- Hong’s Kitchen
- Franchise Information
- Market Cap (Rs Cr.): 30,656.41
- Book Value (Rs): 89.64
- Face Value (RS): 10.00
- Turnover (Rs. In Lakhs): 29,818.18
- Founder: Hari S. Bhartia
- Head Office: Noida
Profit and Loss:
- MAR 20: 278.80
- MAR 19: 317.98
- MAR 18: 196.23
- MAR 17: 57.77
United Breweries Ltd.
Headquartered in UB City, Bangalore, Karnataka, United Breweries Holding Limited is a giant conglomerate. Apart from its core business of beverages, the company has major investments in other sectors. The company was originally set up by a Scotsman, Thomas Leishman in 1915. It’s a leading beer maker with its brand, Kingfisher dominating the Indian market. With 79 distilleries and bottling plants spread across the world, the United Breweries market share in India stands at more than 40%.
Brands:
- Antiquity
- Bagpiper
- McDowell’s No.1
- McDowell’s No.1 Platinum
- McDowell’s Single Malt
- Royal Challenge
- Signature
- Market Cap (Rs Cr.): 25,495.27
- Book Value (Rs): 133.05
- Face Value (RS): 1.00
- Turnover (Rs. In Lakhs): 21,573.92
- Founder: Vittal Mallya
- No of Employees: 2,837
- Head Office: Bengaluru
Profit and Loss:
- MAR 20: 428.29
- MAR 19: 563.31
- MAR 18: 394.63
- MAR 17: 229.92
Emami Ltd.
Having headquartered in Kolkata, Emami Group is an Indian company that manufactures a wide range of products. The company acquired the popular brand called Zandu Pharmaceuticals for Rs 730 crore in mid-2008. The company’s unit for health products produces tonics for cough and cold. Emami made a splash in the Indian market after it had the Bollywood superstar, Hrithik Roshan launches its HE brand of deodorants. Boro Plus, Zandu Balm, Fast Relief, Naturally Fair are some of its most popular brands.
Brands:
- BoroPlus
- Navratna
- Fair and Handsome
- Zandu Balm
- Menthol Plus Balm
- Fast Relief
- Kesh King
- Market Cap (Rs Cr.): 16,655.93
- Book Value (Rs): 40.52
- Face Value (RS): 1.00
- Founder: R S Agarwal & R S Goenka
- No of Employees: 2500
- Head Office: Kolkata
Profit and Loss:
- MAR 20: 308.32
- MAR 19: 304.73
- MAR 18: 307.51
- MAR 17: 340.01
Quick Overview of Top FMCG Companies in India
| Sl. No | Company | Establishment | Toll-free No | Website |
| 1 | Hindustan Unilever Ltd. | 1933 | 1800-102-2221 | https://www.hul.co.in/ |
| 2 | Nestle India Ltd. | 1959 | 1800 -03-1947 | https://www.nestle.in/ |
| 3 | Dabur India Ltd. | 1884 | 1800-103-1644 | https://www.dabur.com/
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| 4 | Britannia Industries Ltd. | 1892 | 1800-425-4449 | http://britannia.co.in/ |
| 5 | Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. | 2001 | 1800-209-5511 | https://godrejcp.com/ |
| 6 | TATA Consumer Products Ltd. | 1962 | 1800-345-1720 | https://www.tataconsumer.com/ |
| 7 | United Breweries Ltd. | 1857 | +91-80-39855000/39855078 | http://unitedbreweries.com/ |
| 8 | Jubilant Foodworks Ltd. | 1995 | +91-120-4090500 | https://www.jubilantfoodworks.com/ |
| 9 | United Spirits Ltd. | 1826 | 1800-103-2931 | http://www.diageoindia.com/ |
| 10 | Emami Ltd. | 1974 | +91-33-6613 6264 | http://www.emamiltd.in/ |
Our list of the top FMCG companies in India that is listed on the Stock Market (NSE and BSE) includes companies of repute that have earned the trust of consumers over the years. Each one of them has a loyal customer base and all of them have a major share in the FMCG market. Brands owned by these companies dominate the Indian market and are easily available both offline and online. We hope you find our list informative and useful. Do share your opinion with us. Goodbye!
