Covid-19: Kirana stores would see a resurgence, says Godrej Consumer CEO

We are trying to be as agile as possible and are adapting to the evolving situation, says Vivek Gambhir

Viveat Susan Pinto
Last Updated at April 13, 2020 03:05 IST

The big challenge is labour shortage, some of which was driven by fear and social pressure, and some of it by migrants moving back, says Gambhir

The Covid-19 pandemic has upended the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market, prompting firms to redraw business strategies. Godrej Consumer Products' (GCPL’s) Managing Director and Chief Executive Vivek Gambhir talks to Viveat Susan Pinto about the change in consumption habits and what lies ahead. Edited excerpts:

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