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When choosing an MBA college in India, one of the crucial factors to consider is placement success, especially with top companies. The fast-paced Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector stands out among industries for offering varied roles, handsome salaries, and numerous career growth opportunities. But which MBA colleges do FMCG giants like Reliance, Hindustan Unilever, ITC, and Nestle prefer for recruiting top talent? This article lists the top MBA colleges based on recent placement data from official sources, showing where these leading FMCG companies are recruiting the top talent.
FMCG companies are prominent players, not in terms of market share but also in their hiring practices. The FMCG sector is known for their dynamic work environment and significant recruitment drives oftenly recruiting young talent from leading business schools and universities. Here’s a look at some of the leading FMCG recruiters in India:
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL): A subsidiary of Unilever, is one of the well-known FMCG companies in India with a vast portfolio of products across categories such as home care, personal care, and food and beverages. They actively seek out talent from Business schools and offer roles in marketing, finance, and supply chain management. As per recent placement data, Hindustan Unilever recruited 18 graduates in total, with 5 from IIM and IITs and 13 from other B-schools.
ITC Limited: ITC also has a significant presence in the FMCG sector, especially in the segments such as stationary, personal care, and foods. ITC reportedly recruited 26 MBA graduates, 2 from IIM and IITs and rest from other b schools.
Nestle India: Nestle is a global leader in health, nutrition and wellness. Usually, Nestle recruits for roles in marketing, supply chain management, research, and more. Nestle recruited a total of 14 MBA graduates, 3 were from IIM/ IITs and 11 were from other top B-schools.
Procter & Gamble (P&G): P&G is a leading consumer goods company with a broad range of products including health care, beauty, and home care. They are known for hiring top talent for roles in sales, brand management, and supply chain. P&G recruited 6 MBA graduates, half of whom were from IIM/ IITs and the rest from other MBA colleges.
Coca-Cola: Coca-Cola India operates as a major player in the beverage sector - water, carbonated drinks, and Juices. The company looks for talent in the areas of operation, marketing, and finance. 7 MBA graduates were hired by Coca-Cola, 2 were for IIM/ IITs and 5 from other top B-schools.
Company Name | IIM/IIT | Other Institute |
ITC Ltd | 2 | 24 |
Hindustan Unilever | 5 | 13 |
Nestle | 3 | 11 |
Amul | 2 | 10 |
L'Oreal | 4 | 7 |
Coca-Cola | 2 | 5 |
P&G | 3 | 3 |
Indiamart | 1 | 5 |
Coffee Day Beverages | 1 | 5 |
Walmart | 1 | 3 |
Johnson & Johnson | 2 | 2 |
Reliance Retail Ltd | 3 | |
Colgate | 3 | |
Hershey India Pvt Ltd (Foods) | 2 | |
Vmart | 1 | |
Vishal Megamart | 1 | |
V2 Retail | 1 | |
Praxis Retail Limited | 1 | |
McCain | 1 | |
Harvest Plus | 1 | |
General Mills | 1 |
The top-tier business schools in India, IIMs or IITs, are often the top choices for ITC, Reliance, HUL, Indiamart, Nestle reaches out for hiring young talent who can bring fresh perspectives, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to the table. Check out this list of IIMs and IITs from where the FMCG sector recruits.
Institute Name | Company Name | Median Salary (As per NIRF 2024) |
Coca-Cola, | Rs 3100000 (LPA) | |
Amul | Rs 1873972 (LPA) | |
Amul, McCain | Rs 1853244 (LPA) | |
Coca-Cola | Rs 1685000 (LPA) | |
Coffee Day Beverages | Rs 1550000 (LPA) | |
Hindustan Unilever, Nestle | Rs 3367000 (LPA) | |
Hindustan Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, L'Oreal, Nestle | Rs 3200000 (LPA) | |
India Mart | Rs 1720000 (LPA) | |
ITC Limited Johnson & Johnson | Rs 2609000 (LPA) | |
L'Oreal | Rs 2700000 (LPA) | |
Hindustan Unilever, L'Oreal, P&G | Rs 2664000 (LPA) | |
Hindustan Unilever, ITC Ltd, Walmat | Rs 1725000 (LPA) | |
P&G | Rs 2045668 (LPA) |
While Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) and Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) are often preferred but the placement data surprisingly highlights that the FMCG sector has been attracted towards other top Business Schools in India such as IIFT, Indian School of Business (ISB), FMS Delhi, MICA Ahmedabad, XLRI jamshedpur for hiring talented students.
Below table lists the top MBA colleges in India from where the FMCG companies have been hiring top talent.
Institute Name | Company Name | Median Salary (As per NIRF 2024) |
Amul, ITC Ltd, L'Oreal | Rs 2650000 (LPA) | |
ITC Ltd | Rs 2400000 (LPA) | |
Amul, Coca-Cola, ITC Ltd | Rs 1900000 (LPA) | |
Amul, Hindustan Unilever | Rs 875000 (LPA) | |
Coca-Cola | Rs 1050000 (LPA) | |
Coca-Cola | Rs 625000 (LPA) | |
Coffee Day Beverages, ITC Ltd | Rs 1000000 (LPA) | |
Coffee Day Beverages, ITC Ltd | Rs 1925000 (LPA) | |
Coffee Day Beverages | Rs 785000 (LPA) | |
Colgate | Rs 860000 (LPA) | |
Prin LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai | Colgate | Rs 1178000 (LPA) |
Hershey India Pvt Ltd (Foods) | Rs 830000 (LPA) | |
Hershey India Pvt Ltd (Foods) | Rs 1100000 (LPA) | |
Hindustan Unilever, ITC Ltd, L'Oreal | Rs 3200000 (LPA) | |
Hindustan Unilever | Rs 810500 (LPA) | |
Hindustan Unilever | Rs 1000000 (LPA) | |
Hindustan Unilever | Rs 860000 (LPA) | |
Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan | Hindustan Unilever | Rs 750000 (LPA) |
ITC Ltd | Rs 1020000 (LPA) | |
ITC Ltd | Rs 1500000 (LPA) | |
ITC Ltd | Rs 800000 (LPA) | |
ITC Ltd | Rs 1350000 (LPA) | |
National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management, Hyderabad | ITC Ltd | Rs 1159282 (LPA) |
Nestle | Rs 3024000 (LPA) | |
Nestle | Rs 900000 (LPA) |
Post completion of an MBA degree, one can explore a variety of exciting and challenging roles within the FMCG sector. Here’s a look at some key job roles that MBA graduates are offered at FMCG companies.
Brand Manager: They are responsible for managing and developing a brand’s strategy, positioning, and market performance. They also oversee the product development, promotional activities, and marketing campaigns.
Marketing Manager: They focus on driving companies marketing strategies so that they can boost up sales and product visibility. Marketing managers also work on campaign development, digital marketing strategies, and market research.
Product Manager: Manages the lifecycle of companies' products from launch and beyond. Also ensures the product meets the market needs and drives profitability.
Supply Chain Manager: Their main responsibility to oversee the end-to-end supply chain process includes logistics, procurement, and inventory management.
Sales Manager: Drives sales strategies and manages the sales team to achieve targets. Develops and maintains relationships with distributors and key clients.
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When considering an MBA specialization to thrive in the FMCG sector, several areas stand out. The FMCG industry is dynamic and requires a blend of marketing acumen, strategic thinking, and operational expertise. Here are some of the best MBA specializations for a career in FMCG.
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) look to hire MBA graduates, they focus on a mix of candidates past academic qualifications, practical skills, and attributes that align with companies business needs. Here’s what FMCG companies typically consider while hiring MBAs:
Academic Excellence
Industry Knowledge
Practical Experience
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
Communication Skills
Leadership and Teamwork Abilities
Cultural Fit
Adaptability and Flexibility
Innovation and Creativity
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On Question asked by student community
IIM AHMEDABAD- moderate to low chance, USUALLY REQUIRES 99+ FOR GENM
IIM CALCUTTA- high chance only If class 10th and 12th weightage is high
FMS DELHI- low chance, prefers VARC section more
IIM LUCKNOW- moderate to high chance
IIM KOZIKHODE- moderate to high, generally based on your academic profile
IIM
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The IIT Guwahati cutoff for SC and EWS categories depends on the branch, year, and JoSAA counselling round, but you can get a general idea from recent trends.
For the SC category, closing ranks usually range from 4,000 to 9,000 for popular branches like CSE, ECE, and Mechanical, while
with this percentile, you can get into tier 2 or tier 3 college, the list of the few notable college is given below-
1) FLAME university, Pune
2) AIMS institute, Bangalore
3) Doon business school, Dehradun
4) Christ university, Bangalore
5) NIT Trichy
6) KIIT school of management, Bhuvneshwar
A CAT percentile of 99.64 is an excellent score and definitely places you in a strong position for top IIM calls, including IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Calcutta. However, admission to these institutes is not based on CAT score alone. Each of these IIMs follows a holistic selection process
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With a 74 percentile in CAT ,EWS category and 8/8/7 academics , you are in good spot for many non IIM colleges like :-
1.BIMTECH
2.AIM DELHI
3.AMITY GROUP
4.IMT
5.IMT NAGPUR
6.SDM IMD
7.Great Lakes (GLIM) Institute of Management
8.Alliance University
9.IBS Business School
10. Institute of Management,
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