Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Global FMCG Giants Boost Investments in India Amid Strong Demand
Big food and beauty companies are doing really well in India.
They added a lot of new stores and sold more products.
One company grew more than 70% in just a few months.
They think India will keep growing, so they want to invest more.
This shows that people in India like to buy these products and are buying them online too.
Mondelez added 100,000 new stores in India, citing solid demand.
L’Oréal’s India business grew over 70% in the June quarter, ahead of the market.
Reckitt posted high single‑digit growth, driven by wider distribution and improved in‑store execution.
Unilever, India's second‑largest market, accelerated strongly in Q2 2026.
Global FMCG majors view India as a key long‑term growth market, boosting investments.
- Who
- Global FMCG majors including Mondelez International, L’Oréal, Reckitt, Unilever, Nestlé and Coca‑Cola
- What
- They are reporting strong growth and expanding investments in India
- When
- Second quarter of 2026 and first half of 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- Resilient consumer demand, premiumisation, expanding distribution and digital/e‑commerce growth
- Companies
- Mondelez International, L’Oréal, Reckitt, Unilever, Nestlé, Coca-Cola
- Growth rates
- Mondelez: solid demand; L’Oréal: >70% growth; Reckitt: high single‑digit growth; Unilever: accelerated strongly
- New stores added
- 100,000
- Market share gains
- Unilever record in Laundry and Hair
- Investment focus
- Retail presence, distribution, premium and affordable products
- Digital channels
- Strong growth in e‑commerce