* Indian food processing market size reached US$ 307.2 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 547.3 billion by 2028, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5% during 2023-2028.
* Digital advertising grew to reach US$ 9.92 billion by 2023, with the FMCG industry being the biggest contributor at 42% share of the total digital spend.
* Entrepreneurs interested in setting up the food-related FMCG industry can set up their processing units in the government-designated agro-processing clusters, which helps cut down the plant setup costs.
* With the advent of online retail and e-commerce, FMCG businesses are able to market and sell their products across the country without investing much in marketing activities.
* Union Budget 2023-24 has allocated US$ 976 million for PLI schemes that aims to reduce import costs, improve the cost competitiveness of domestically produced goods, increase domestic capacity, and promote exports.
* Union budget 2023-24 focuses on reviving rural demand by boosting disposable income, allocation to farms and higher fund allocation on rural infrastructure, connectivity, and mobility to create long-term jobs.
* In February 2024, Varun Beverages announced of investing Rs. 3,500 crore (US$ 421.69 million) to setup manufacturing plants, while generating 1,500 employment opportunities.
* In January 2023, ITC announced plans to acquire 100% of Sproutlife Foods, a D2C startup and parent company of health food brand 'Yoga Bar' over a period of three to four years.
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