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India’s FMCG sector is entering a phase where fierce competition is
reshaping strategy and scale. As consumption steadies and inflation
softens, legacy majors are defending share, digital-first challengers are
accelerating, and regional players are pushing for national presence. In this
context, our December issue features Ghodawat Consumer (pages 18–24) as a
case study in the strategic reset many mid-sized FMCG firms are undertaking.
Its 5X growth ambition, shift from manufacturing-led to innovation- and
brand-driven expansion, and push to premiumise staples while scaling
lifestyle brands mirror how India’s next chapter of FMCG
growth may be shaped as much by agile, fast-rising contenders as by
established giants.
Our cover story (pages 26–37) spotlights Hyderabad-based Red Rose
Supermarket, a young disruptor rapidly redefining affordable modern retail.
In just two years, it has grown from a family tyre-puncture shop into a Rs.75-
crore debut and a Rs.125-crore second year, driven by 25-year-old CEO Zia
Rahman and Business Head Sreedhar Tejomurtula.
Today, Red Rose operates five stores across Hyderabad, spanning 80,000
sq. ft. of retail space with a 75,000 sq. ft. flagship set to open. The chain
clocks 1.5 lakh monthly bill cuts and averages roughly Rs.1,950 per sq. ft. per
day in sales—all while operating on razor-thin margins to remain the city’s
undisputed price leader.
To round off this issue, we bring you the highlights of India Food Forum
2025. With 3,000+ attendees, 500+ brands, 250+ experts, and 100+ exhibitors,
it remains the most comprehensive business platform across India’s food
value chain.
Turn to pages 38–61 for a front-row view of the Forum’s most compelling
moments—incisive panels, powerful keynotes, this year’s Coca-Cola Golden
Spoon Award winners, breakthrough product showcases, and more. More than
a recap, it’s a curated snapshot of where India’s food industry is heading—and
a reminder that the ideas, innovations, and alliances forged here will shape the
sector’s growth trajectory in the years ahead.
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