Protein is becoming FMCG’s new premiumisation lever in India

Marico, ITC, Britannia and Amul are expanding protein-led foods and beverages as brands use nutrition claims to command higher prices. The next competitive edge will hinge on meaningful protein content, transparent labels, taste and credible outcomes.

— Filed Tue, 28 Jul, 2026, 10:19 IST · Source ET Brand Equity · Updated

Indian FMCG brands are using protein-led foods and beverages to premiumise portfolios, with Marico, ITC, Britannia and Amul expanding offerings. Industry leaders say sustained growth will depend on meaningful protein content, transparent labels, taste and credible nutritional outcomes.

Why this matters

No related recent signals are listed. Protein-led expansion marks an Indian FMCG premiumisation push, with brands needing substantiated nutrition claims and products that deliver on taste and outcomes.

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