Global FMCG majors deepen India distribution as premium demand accelerates

India is emerging as a key growth market for global FMCG companies on resilient consumption, premiumisation and stronger execution. Mondelez added 100,000 stores to its retail reach, while Reckitt reported high single-digit growth aided by distribution expansion and in-store execution.

— Filed Mon, 3 Aug, 2026, 01:39 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

Global FMCG companies cite India as a major growth engine, driven by resilient demand, premiumisation and market-share gains. Mondelez added 100,000 stores, while Reckitt reported high single-digit growth supported by distribution, sales-force automation and in-store execution.

Why this matters

The signal extends the recent pattern of global FMCG majors deepening India bets through wider distribution and premium-demand exposure, following the related signal on accelerating India distribution and premium demand.

Retail-company signals are accelerating, up 223650% QoQ.