Food Delivery Platforms: For the overall QSR industry, revenue growth for the final quarter of FY24 was at 9% on a year-on-year basis, down from 18% a year ago, while both same-store sales growth (SSSG) and average daily sales (ADS) declined, a report from brokerage firm BNP Paribas Exane said.
Consumer Baskets: For fast-moving consumer goods, a sharp price cut in edible oil dragged down value growth. A cooler summer and erratic rainfall impacted beverages and food, while rural markets stayed under pressure due to inflation. Value sales fell 4.5% during October-December, according to Bizom, which analyses data based on orders at nearly 7.5 million kirana stores.
The sales of candies, toffees, and chewing gum bars in India broke records in the fiscal year 2022, reaching almost 40 billion units and growing the overall confectionery market by 13% to Rs. 12,127 crore. The surge in demand correlates with individuals preferring affordable sweet treats during Covid-ravaged economic conditions.