Get ready for bigger biscuits and bottles! FMCG companies are bringing back popular price points like Rs 5 and Rs 20 by mid-November. Following GST rate cuts, companies will now offer increased product quantities instead of lower prices, ensuring a win-win for consumers and retailers. This move aims to simplify transactions and restore consumer satisfaction.
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