Consumer and Retail Dealtracker: Q1 2026
Thought leadershipIndia’s consumer and retail sector enters 2026 with improving deal momentum, even as capital deployment remains selective and disciplined.
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The FMCG and Consumer Goods industry in India is at a pivotal juncture, shaped by shifting consumer preferences, digital acceleration, and evolving regulatory landscapes.
The country’s vast consumer base, cost-effective manufacturing ecosystem, and supportive policy framework continue to make it a key market for global and domestic players. However, businesses must navigate challenges such as inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, and intensifying competition. As consumer behavior leans toward premiumisation, health-conscious choices, and sustainable products, brands must innovate to stay relevant. Our deep industry expertise enables clients to optimise operations, enhance customer engagement, and build future-ready, resilient business models. From streamlining supply chains to leveraging digital transformation and sustainability-driven growth, we help businesses capitalise on emerging opportunities in a dynamic market landscape.
We provide tailored strategies to help FMCG businesses navigate evolving market dynamics, ensuring sustainable growth and competitive differentiation.
With a deep understanding of consumer behavior, regulatory shifts, and emerging trends like premiumization and sustainability, we provide actionable insights that drive business success.
We leverage AI-powered analytics and omnichannel strategies to boost operational efficiency and consumer engagement.
Providing a fully integrated suite of strategic advisory services, we empower dynamic businesses to achieve growth. Leveraging our extensive experience and deep knowledge, we offer clients the insights and guidance necessary to reach their goals.
Strategy planning and implementation | Market assessments and competition landscaping | Business planning | Annual operating plan | Working capital optimisation | Supply chain/operations transformation
We support clients in managing and elevating their cybersecurity posture. Our specialisation lies in guiding clients through digital transformation using innovative technologies, valuable data insights, and efficient processes to unlock business value.
Cyber security | Finance transformation | Reconciliation automation
We specialise in delivering holistic solutions in governance, risk, and operations for consumer businesses. With expertise covering all facets of the value chain, we assist in process optimisation and the establishment of a resilient risk and governance framework tailored to your needs.
Corporate governance | Internal audit | IFC/SOX compliance | Forensics and investigation | ESG guidance | Standard operating procedures | Social media audit and analytics
We assess clients' sales function maturity to pinpoint high-impact, low-effort areas for intervention, optimising sales performance.
We diagnose organisational needs by thoroughly assessing our clients' sales function maturity. By identifying and prioritising areas of intervention that offer the highest return on investment with the least effort, we help our clients optimise their sales performance.
Revenue enhancement | Channel transformation | Customer experience (CX) transformation
Collaborating with dynamic organisations, we craft customised tax planning strategies tailored to their unique business structures. Our tax advisory services are specifically crafted to assist clients in comprehending and mitigating the tax challenges inherent in business operations.
Direct tax | Indirect tax | Government schemes
Our experienced cross-sector team is committed to helping you achieve strategic objectives, be it divestments, joint ventures, or key initiatives. With a global presence and local expertise, we leverage our network to connect with businesses and deliver maximum value for our clients.
Funding raising (equity and debt) | Mergers and acquisitions | JV assistance | Buy-side due diligence | Sell-side/vendor due diligence | Valuations
India’s consumer and retail sector enters 2026 with improving deal momentum, even as capital deployment remains selective and disciplined.
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