India’s economy expanded at an impressive annual rate of 7.4% in the January–March quarter of 2025, surpassing forecasts and reinforcing its position as the fastest-growing major economy. The latest data from the government, released on May 30, showed robust growth driven by strong manufacturing and construction activity. Economists had projected...
In India’s CPG sector, Rural Demand Growth Outperforms Urban Demand
The Indian consumer packaged goods industry experienced significant growth in the recent quarter with rural growth outpacing urban markets. Rural markets, showed a remarkable recovery with a 7.6% growth in demand. This outperformed urban markets. Home and personal care (HPC) categories outpaced food categories in the quarter. While food...