New Delhi: Global consumer products makers have reported strong consumer demand and market share gains in India in the June quarter, highlighting India's role as a long-term growth engine and have indicated plans to step up investments to strengthen their presence in one of the world's fastest-growing consumer markets.Global consumer goods majors such as Mondelez International, L'Oreal, Reckitt, Unilever, Nestle and The Coca-Cola Company see India as a key growth market and a major growth driver.In their earnings calls, their top executives have pointed to resilient consumer demand and accelerating premiumisation, and rising market share across categories in India.Read More: Shower gels, liquid cleaners gain ground as Indians ditch bars and powdersAmerican snacking major Mondelez International, said demand remained "solid" in India during the second quarter of 2026 and that it expanded its retail reach by adding 1,00,000 stores in the country.L'Oreal said its India business continued to accelerate in the first half of 2026.British FMCG major Reckitt reported high single-digit growth in India during the June quarter, supported by broad-based gains across categories.The company attributed the performance to continued sales force automation, wider distribution reach and improved in-store execution.