ITC targets India’s Rs 8 lakh crore FMCG opportunity with Rs 20,000 crore manufacturing push

ITC is expanding premium, wellness, convenience and digital-first FMCG businesses as it targets an Indian FMCG market it estimates could reach Rs 8 lakh crore by 2035. The company plans Rs 20,000 crore in medium-term manufacturing investment, with six plants under development.

— Filed Thu, 23 Jul, 2026, 18:38 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

ITC expects India’s FMCG opportunity to reach Rs 8 lakh crore by 2035 and plans Rs 20,000 crore of manufacturing investment. It is expanding premium, wellness and convenience offerings, digital-first brands, AI-led insights, traceable supply chains and value-added exports.

Why this matters

The manufacturing plan extends ITC’s recent FMCG strategy, following its 2035 ₹8 lakh crore market outlook and bets on AI, quick commerce, premiumisation and M&A.

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