Large international consumer goods companies view India as a key market for growth and a significant factor in future development. These companies reported high consumer demand and increased market share in India during the June quarter, emphasizing the country's role as a long-term growth engine, and announced plans to increase investments to strengthen their presence in one of the world's fastest-growing consumer markets.
Leaders of these companies noted sustained consumer demand, acceleration of premiumization, expansion of distribution networks, focus on affordable packaging, strong digital and e-commerce channel performance, and growing market share across all categories in India.
American snack manufacturer Mondelez International, which produces brands such as Oreo, Cadbury Dairy Milk, and Toblerone, reported that demand in India remained 'stable' in the second quarter of 2026. The company also expanded its retail network by adding another 100,000 stores in the country. Mondelez Chairman and CEO, Dirk Van der Put, stated during an earnings conference call that 'overall consumer confidence in emerging markets is stable and quite good. India is very strong.'
French cosmetics manufacturer L'Oréal noted that its business in India continued to accelerate in the first half of 2026. CEO Nicolas Guyeronimus specifically highlighted India, where it saw strong acceleration of over 70 percent in the June quarter, outpacing market trends. He emphasized numerous opportunities for growth, noting that e-commerce is performing excellently.
British FMCG company Reckitt, which owns brands such as Dettol, Durex, Harpic, and Veet, reported growth in the high single digits in India during the June quarter. This growth was supported by an overall increase in metrics across all categories. The company's management attributed this dynamic to sales force automation, expanded distribution reach, and improved in-store execution. Reckitt CEO Chris Licht noted that 'India continues to show very strong results with consistent growth across all our categories, driven by our beloved and trusted Powerbrands, activated through increasingly smart distribution.'
Unilever CEO Fernando Fernandez described India as its second-largest market, which 'accelerated significantly' during the quarter. He stated achieving record market share in both the laundry detergent and hair care categories, which are the company's two largest categories. Fernandez added that the company will continue to invest in India to protect and strengthen its leadership position, asserting that 'the next decade is India's time to establish itself,' and that the company holds a privileged position there, making it a key participant in Unilever's growth story.
Unilever CFO Srinivas Patak, responding to a question, stated that the company aims for India to be a market with high single-digit growth. He believes that if net profit grows slightly faster than revenue, it will create a 'truly virtuous cycle' that positively impacts the business in India and the group overall.
Unilever's Indian subsidiary, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), recorded a 5 percent volume growth and an 11 percent profit before tax growth in the June quarter. Revenue increased by 10 percent year-on-year, reaching INR 17,184 crore.
Swiss food and beverage producer Nestlé SA stated that India remains a strong growth driver for the company, and the market is expected to show double-digit growth. Nestlé CEO Philip Nawratil said that India's quarterly results were 'very, very strong.' Despite changes in sales taxes, Nawratil maintained the forecast for strong momentum, stating that 'we still expect double-digit growth from India. Thus, India is definitely a growth driver for us.'
Nestlé India reported a 48.26 percent year-on-year growth in consolidated net profit to INR 958.68 crore in the June quarter, while sales grew by 25.4 percent to INR 6,363.27 crore.
Beverage giant Coca-Cola confirmed its commitment to India as a long-term growth opportunity, citing significant potential in both the affordable and premium segments. The Coca-Cola Company CEO, Enrique Brown, when answering a question about the Asia-Pacific region and India, stated that the company owns seven of the ten leading brands in India and that the main goal is to build capital for these brands. He also noted that the company continues to invest in opportunities and brands to capture future growth opportunities in the country.
Similarly, PepsiCo reported that growth from its beverage and convenient foods businesses in India contributed to the company's revenue growth in the second quarter of 2026.
