FMCG, Retail Sector in India: The footwear category grew as well but was not among the better-performing verticals with a year-on-year sales growth of 2-3% in May
Edible Oil Prices: The government said that the move will benefit consumers by ensuring the availability of edible oils and easing domestic retail prices.
Demand for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) fell in April owing to lower stocking by kiranas, according to the data from Bizom.
Kiranas stocked lower quantities in April as they resorted to heavy stocking in March.
Sales in value terms were down 8.4 per cent in the month as against the same period last year while on a month-on-month basis, they declined 17 per cent.
While categories such as beverages and commodities topped sales charts during the year, home and personal care products saw significant demand contraction
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