Godrej No. 1 celebrates the spirit of leadership in Punjab

Amritsar, Godrej No. 1, the largest soap brand in Punjab, fmcg company, is celebrating its leadership position with its patrons in the state of Punjab. Godrej No.1 is used by over 80 lakhs household across Punjab. The soap is known for its authentic experience as it is infused with goodness of premium natural ingredients like sandal, saffron & aloe vera. Each Godrej No.1 soap promises to give its users natural beauty and same is espoused by each of its 8 variants.

This sustenance of numero uno position would not have been possible without the support of the local channel partners and considering this, Godrej No. 1 has decided to celebrate this momentous occasion with their extended family of local retailers in the state. The soap brand has initiated an all state lucky draw where 48 lucky winners will be proud owners of a sturdy and swift motorbike worth Rs. 43,000. The first lucky winner of this state wide lucky draw was announced today. Mr. Baljinder Singh, a Godrej No. 1 retailer won his prestigious possession today. The first lucky draw of this initiative had received a great response with hundreds of entries.

Enjoying his share of luck and fame Mr. Baljinder Singh, shared, “I have been in the retail business for several years now. In this moment of happiness it feels special and proud to be part of Godrej No 1 family – a brand which is known for its trust across the masses of Punjab. I thank Godrej No.1 and I just can’t wait to take my family around city on my brand new bike.”

The second leg of the luck draw is now open and the retailers who have missed out registering themselves in the first phase can do so now. Each of them has a splendid opportunity to try their luck and own the fine motorbike. The winner of the second and the third lucky draw will be announced on 16th September and 1st October, 2013 respectively.

For more information, please contact: Atul Malikram atul@atulmalikram.in

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Godrej India’s Top FMCG Company

Godrej Consumer Products is India’s Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Company, with leading Household and Personal Care Products. Godrej, leading fmcg company, is one of the largest marketers of toilet soaps in the country and also leads in hair colours and household insecticides.

Godrej was established in the year 1897, and was founded by Mr. Ardeshir Godrej.
Godrej has 7 major companies with interests in real estate, FMCG, industrial engineering, appliances, furniture, security and agri care, are a few to name, with a turnover of 3.3 billion dollars.

Very few know that 26% of Godrej’s business is done overseas. It has its presence in more than 60 countries, and is India’s leading manufacturers of oleo chemicals and over hundreds of different industrial chemicals. With a global reach of 40 countries.

Godrej Industries is India's leading manufacturer of oleo chemicals and makes more than a hundred chemicals for use in 24 industries. It also manufactures edible oils, vanaspati and bakery fats. GIL is a member of the Godrej Group, which was established in 1897 and has since grown into a US$1.875 billion conglomerate.

Until March 31, 2001, the company was called Godrej Soaps. Thereafter, the consumer products division got de-merged into Godrej Consumer Products, and Godrej Soaps became Godrej Industries. This gave way to the formation of two separate corporate entities: Godrej Consumer Products and Godrej Industries.

Godrej Industries, besides its three businesses, also runs other divisions such as Corporate Finance, Corporate HR, Corporate Audit and Assurance and Research and Development. These operate on behalf of the entire Godrej Group.

GIL Company’s products are exported to 40 countries in North and South America, Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa, and in the Indian market, it is a leader in the production of fatty acids, fatty alcohols and AOS.

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Asian Paints Tops FMCG Sector

Mutual Fund Franklin Templeton said, only Asian Paints reported an "impressive" performance.

A latest report from them said. "Quarterly data from the (FMCG) sector indicated that the fmcg companies in India continued to witness sluggish growth as rural income was impacted by delay in monsoons, however, the worst could be over for the sector as far as rural incomes are concerned given that the declining trend in food grain prices is abating” it said.


Mutual Fund Franklin Templeton said only Asian Paints managed to report an impressive performance due to is restructuring efforts and boom in the housing market, which led to the demand in exterior paints.

But Templeton, with a FMCG fund worth Rs 19.08 crore, had invested a mere Rs 1.62 crore in the paint company.

The fund said importance of rural demand for the sector could not be overstated and added that except for categories like soaps, detergents, edible oil and teas, the relatively low penetration level meant that rural demand was going to be the key driver of growth of FMCG companies.


Templeton said, quoting the National Readership Survey of 2002. That over 70 per cent of the Indian households resides in rural India and rural demand accounts for over 55 per cent of value sales for most of the major consumer non-durable products.

It said FMCG got fully invested during the quarter to take advantage of the attractive valuations and changing outlook for the FMCG companies.

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Britannia - The Best FMCG Company

In the year 1892, a biscuit company was started in a house in Kolkata with an initial investment of Rs. 295.

It is the same company we all know today as Britannia. In the year 1975, the Britannia Biscuit Company took over the distribution of biscuits from Parry's.

In the next public issue of 1978, Indian shareholding crossed 60%. The following year, Britannia Biscuit Company was renamed as Britannia Industries Limited (BIL).

In 1983 four years later, Britannia crossed the Rs. 100 crores revenue mark.

Britannia is one of India's biggest brands of the country and leading fmcg companies in India. In 2002, Britannia's New Business Division, formed a joint venture with Fonterra, the world's second largest Dairy Company, and as a result Britannia New Zealand Foods Pvt. Ltd. was born.

Financial Performance:

Profit from operations increased from Rs. 1,248 MM to Rs. 1,794 MM. Company added Rs. 8,194 MM to the gross sales, which grew 23.9%. Earnings per Share was Rs.12.16


Britannia Industries on Monday posted a 22.6% increase in net profit for the fourth quarter ended March. The company's net profit for the quarter stood at R53.03 crore against R43.25 crore in the corresponding period last year.

Awards:

• Britannia, was rated by Forbes Global, as 'One amongst the Top 200 Small Companies of the World'.
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• The Economic Times recognized Britannia as India's 2nd Most Trusted Brand.
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• IMC Ramakrishna Bajaj National Quality Award 2011 was awarded to Britannia Industries Limited.
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• The Modern Trade team of Britannia was honored with Winner-BEST BAKERY SUPPLIER award for 2011-12.
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• Britannia was awarded the Global Performance Excellence Award (GPEA) by Asia Pacific Quality Organization (APQO)
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• Britannia won "Best in Class" award, an international recognition for its manufacturing units and the overall processes of performance excellence adopted by the company. It is the only Indian food and manufacturing company to receive this award
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• Britannia was presented the Master Brand 2010 Award by CMO Council in November 2010.
• Rotary Club of Chennai awarded CSR Award to Britannia in November, for its work in nutrition.

Britannia received the Most Respected Company Award 2011 from Business world.
Bourbon received the Most Popular Confectionery Product Preferred by Youth (Biscuit) Award.
BRITANNIA was honored with `creative hr practices award' by Employer Branding Institute, India.
In 2012, IMCRBNQA (Indian Merchant Chambers Ramakrishna Bajaj National Quality Award) gave away, the Manufacturing Performance Excellence Trophy a National Quality Award for the 2010 cycle, for Britannia Corporate Office, Britannia Industries Ltd. And Sunandram Foods Pvt Ltd.

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Dabur India Limited India’s leading FMCG Company

Dabur India Ltd. 125-year-old company, promoted by the Burman family, had started its operations in the year 1884 as an Ayurvedic medicines company. Dabur India Ltd is one of India’s leading FMCG Companies. Its International Business Division (IBD) caters to the health and personal care needs of customers across different international markets, spanning Nepal, Bangladesh, the Middle East, North & West Africa.

Dabur has Revenues of US$1 Billion (Rs 5,000 Crore and over) & Market Capitalization of US$4 Billion (Rs 20,000 Crore). Dabur India ltd. has a legacy of quality and experience of over 127 years, and is today India’s most trusted brand and the world’s largest Ayurvedic and Natural Health Care Company.

Dabur India Limited is a leading Indian consumer goods company with varied goods in Hair Care, Oral Care, Health Care, Skin Care, Home Care and Foods. It has come a long way today to become a leading consumer products manufacturer in India. It is also a world leader in Ayurveda with over 250 Herbal/Ayurvedic products.

Dabur's FMCG products today include five brands with distinct brand identities. It is the master brand for natural healthcare products like, Vatika for premium personal care, Hajmola for digestives, Réal for fruit juices and beverages and Fem for fairness bleaches and skin care products. It also operates in key consumer products categories like Hair Care, Oral Care, Health Care, Skin Care, Home Care and Foods.

Dabur India Ltd. has a wide distribution network, covering 2.8 million retail outlets with its penetration in both urban and rural markets. Its products have a huge presence in the overseas markets and in today’s date they are available in over 60 countries across the globe. Its brands are highly popular in the SAARC countries, Middle East, Africa, US, Russia and Europe. Its overseas revenue today accounts for over 30% of the total turnover.

From its humble beginnings in Calcutta, Dabur India Ltd has covered a long journey to become one of the biggest Indian-owned consumer goods companies, with the largest portfolio of herbal and natural products in the world. What sets Dabur apart from the crowd is its vision and its capability to set new standards in corporate governance & innovation. Dabur has today marked its presence with significant achievements and today commands a market leadership status.

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Cadbury India Top FMCG Company in India

Cadbury India is a company with interests in Chocolate Confectionary, Snacks, Biscuits, Gum, Milk Food Drinks and Candy.

Cadbury India began its operations in India on 19th July 1948 by importing chocolates.

But now it has manufacturing facilities in Induri, Thane, Malanpur, Bangalore and Baddi.

The corporate head office is in Mumbai. Cadbury is spread in 200 countries and has employee strength of 60,000.

With a market share of over 70% Cadbury is the market leader in chocolate confectionary business. Some of the important brands of Cadbury are 5 Star, Perk, Éclairs, Celebrations, Temptations, and Gems.

The main product of Cadbury’s milk food drinks segment is Bournvita, and it is also the leading Malted Food Drink leader in the country.

The Brand Trust report, India Study, 2011 published by Trust Research Advisory ranked Cadbury in the top 100 most trusted brands list.

Major Achievements of Cadbury in the year 2011
1) A.P.P.I.E.S. Awards (Gold Standard) for the campaign of the “Shubh Aarambh” of Cadbury Dairymilk.
2) U. A. and P. (University of Asia and Pacific) Tambuli Awards, Silver Trophy in the category of Best Insights and Strategic Thinking and Bronze Trophy in Best Creative Ideas and Execution for the campaign of ‘Mithaas’ of Cadbury Celebrations during Diwali
3) Goa Fest Creative Abby Awards, 8 Awards between the campaigns for "Shubh Aarambh" as well as "Diwali Celebrations" and Grand Prix for the 1st one
4) Asian Marketing Effectiveness Award, Gold Medal in Strategic Thinking and Insights Category for the campaign of Shubh Aarambh
5) India’s Most Respected Companies, As per the survey of Business World Magazine, this company occupied the 3rd rank in F. M. C. G. sector
6) Best Companies to Work For, Ranked 6th in the Business Today Magazine’s survey of the durables sector

Other Achievements
1) Superbrands India declared Cadbury Dairy Milk & Bournvita as "Consumer Superbrand" for 2006-2007.
2) Cadbury India was ranked 5th in the FMCG sector, in a survey on India's most respected companies by sector conducted by Business World magazine in 2007.

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Hindustan Unilever Limited - India’s Largest FMCG Company

Hindustan Unilever Limited is India’s largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Company.

It deals with products relating to Home care, Personal care and Food &Beverages.

HUL has over 35 household leading brands like Dove, Clinic Plus, Sunsilk, Pepsodent, Closeup, Axe, Brooke Bond, Bru, Knorr, Kissan as Lux, Lifebuoy, Surf Excel, Rin, Wheel, Fair & Lovely, Ponds, Vaseline, Lakmé, Kwality Wall’s and Pureit.

The company’s annual turnover for the financial year 2011 – 2012, was around Rs. 21,736 crores.

Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Fast Moving Consumer Goods and is spread in more than 100 countries.

HUL is the subsidiary of Unilever; Unilever recorded an annual sale of about $46.5 billion in the year 2011, across the globe. Unilever has a share holding of 52% in HUL.

Hindustan Unilever Limited Financial chart of the year 2011-12

• HUL has witnessed a growth of 18% in the domestic consumer business with 9% underlying volume growth.
• HUL’s Profit before Interest and Tax (PBIT) increased by 25% with PBIT margin improving 140 basis points.
• HUL has seen a growth of 20% in Profit after Tax but before exceptional items, PAT (bei), to Rs.2, 592 crore with Net Profit at Rs.2, 691 crore growing 17%.

Awards & Felicitations

1. Pureit was conferred with Prestigious Innovation awards in 2011.
2. For the year 2012 HUL won prestigious Golden Peacock Award.
3. HUL has won 40 awards at the prestigious INDIASTAR 2012, 2013.
4. CNBC Awaaz Consumer Awards 2010 was won by HUL.
5. HR Excellence Award for the year 2008 was conferred upon HUL.
6. For the year 2011, HUL brands get six EMVIES awards.
7. HUL also won Annual Intellectual Property Award, for the year 2010.
8. HUL also received Corporate Governance Award for the year 2011.
9. HUL received Largest wealth Creator Award in the year 2002.

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