FMCG companies step up festive promotions as retailers remain cautious about demand
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- ✓FMCG companies are ramping up festive promotions and retailer incentives ahead of Diwali to boost sales.
- ✓Manufacturers hope these offers push products into stores despite sluggish demand.
- ✓However, retailers remain cautious about inventory build-up.
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- India Economy
Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are ramping up trade promotions and retailer incentives ahead of Diwali, seeking to push more products into distribution channels as sluggish demand raises concerns of inventory build-up. From buy-one-get-one offers on confectionery to incentives on cooking oil, manufacturers are competing aggressively for shelf space and higher sales. However, Distributors and retailers, however, worry aggressive stocking may not translate into purchases if demand fails to pick up.
Demand remains a concern as inflation squeezes household budgets. In urban areas, stagnant wages have curbed discretionary spending, while rural consumption has been hit by farm distress, insufficient rains and drought in some regions. Retailers say price hikes have also offset recent GST cuts, limiting a meaningful recovery in purchasing power.
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