Parle scraps no-return rule on expired stock as ₹100-cr distributor pile-up draws FSSAI heat
Parle is piloting expired-product returns in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala after distributors flagged ₹100 crore in damaged inventory and FSSAI tightened scrutiny. The reversal at India's largest biscuit maker — 38-40% organised share, ₹17,500-cr group revenue — could force a broader FMCG recall-system overhaul.
What happened
Parle is reversing its no-return policy on expired products after distributors flagged ₹100 crore in damaged inventory and FSSAI scrutiny intensified. Returns
Key facts
- ₹100 crore expired inventory
- ₹15,568 crore FY25 standalone revenue
- ₹17,500 crore group revenue
- 100 crore packs/month
- 38-40% organised biscuit market share
- 10 lakh tonnes annual production
Why this matters
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