<p>Kolkata: The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is expected to see revenue growth of 7-9 per cent this fiscal, according to a report released by CRISIL Ratings on Saturday.</p>.<p>The expected revenue increase this financial year (2024-25) will be supported by higher volume growth on the back of a revival in rural and steady urban demand.</p>.<p>The estimated growth of the FMCG sector in 2023-24 was 5-7 per cent.</p>.<p>The report said product realisation is expected to grow in single digits with a marginal rise in prices of key raw materials for the food and beverage (F&B) segment.</p>.Revenues of top 18 states to grow by 8-10% this fiscal: CRISIL.<p>However, the prices of key raw materials for the personal care and home care segments are likely to be stable.</p>.<p>CRISIL Ratings Director Rabindra Verma said, "Revenue growth will vary across product segments and firms. The F&B segment is expected to grow 8-9 per cent this fiscal, aided by improving rural demand. The personal care segment is likely to grow by 6-7 per cent, and the home care by 8-9 per cent." The FMCG players will continue to eye inorganic opportunities, which will help them expand product offerings, the report said.</p>.<p>Sustained improvement in the rural economy, which depends on the monsoons and farm incomes, will be essential for generating steady demand, it added.</p>
<p>Kolkata: The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is expected to see revenue growth of 7-9 per cent this fiscal, according to a report released by CRISIL Ratings on Saturday.</p>.<p>The expected revenue increase this financial year (2024-25) will be supported by higher volume growth on the back of a revival in rural and steady urban demand.</p>.<p>The estimated growth of the FMCG sector in 2023-24 was 5-7 per cent.</p>.<p>The report said product realisation is expected to grow in single digits with a marginal rise in prices of key raw materials for the food and beverage (F&B) segment.</p>.Revenues of top 18 states to grow by 8-10% this fiscal: CRISIL.<p>However, the prices of key raw materials for the personal care and home care segments are likely to be stable.</p>.<p>CRISIL Ratings Director Rabindra Verma said, "Revenue growth will vary across product segments and firms. The F&B segment is expected to grow 8-9 per cent this fiscal, aided by improving rural demand. The personal care segment is likely to grow by 6-7 per cent, and the home care by 8-9 per cent." The FMCG players will continue to eye inorganic opportunities, which will help them expand product offerings, the report said.</p>.<p>Sustained improvement in the rural economy, which depends on the monsoons and farm incomes, will be essential for generating steady demand, it added.</p>