Global consumer goods makers bet on India as China and Europe lag
FMCG companies report strong growth in India despite high inflation and the Reserve Bank of India's October rate hike, per Moody's.
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what happened
According to Moody's, leading global fast-moving consumer goods companies named India the main growth engine in their September-quarter reports. Unilever, Nestle, Mondelez and Colgate-Palmolive reported double-digit revenue growth and faster distribution expansion, while describing China and Europe as difficult markets.
Inflation in India reached 5.54% in September, a 22-month high, and the Reserve Bank of India raised its key rate in October for the first time since 2023, citing fuel costs linked to the US-Iran war. Even so, the IMF and the World Bank raised their Indian GDP growth forecasts.
Companies are also expanding locally. Unilever announced an extra €35 million for research and development in the country, and Nestle India plans a Rs.225 crore production line in Gujarat.
why it matters
For investors, the signal matters: strong Indian demand could partly offset weakness in China and Europe and support revenue at international consumer companies. However, high inflation and the central bank's tighter stance could limit purchasing power, so the impact on shares will depend on how durable consumption proves.
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- Global FMCG majors bet big on India as sales outshine China, Europe — Moody's, 6 November 2026 at 11:51 UTC
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