• October to December 2025 Article ID: NSS9450 Impact Factor:8.05 Cite Score:321 Download: 24 DOI: https://doi.org/ View PDf

    A Study of the Role of FMCG Companies in the Development of the Rural Economy

      Nitin Karoliya
        Research Scholar, Barkatullah University, Bhopal (M.P.)
      Dr. Rishi Sharma
        Associate Professor, SIRT-E, Bhopal (M.P.)

Abstract: The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector is one of the largest contributors to the Indian economy and has a significant influence on rural development. This study analyses how FMCG companies support the growth of the rural economy through employment generation, market expansion, supply chain development, improved standards of living, and empowerment of rural consumers. The paper explores major initiatives, challenges, and opportunities faced by FMCG firms in rural India. It also highlights the role of government policies and digital technologies in improving rural penetration. Findings indicate that FMCG companies have become a major driver of economic activity in rural areas by creating jobs, improving income stability, promoting entrepreneurship, and ensuring access to essential goods.

Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Govtpolicises,Economy,Challenges,Supply Chain management.