FMCG

FMCG companies are likely to hold prices through the festive season despite a rise in commodity prices, including sugar, and the impact of geopolitical disruptions, as they seek to protect consumer demand and maintain volume growth amid improving consumption. Leading industry executives said companies have already gone for judicious increases of around 2-5 per cent in the June quarter to partly offset higher input costs and are unlikely to raise prices further before the end of the festive season, even as margins remain under pressure. The sector has been facing renewed cost pressures, with sugar prices touching a new high, alongside a sharp increase in costs of key inputs such as edible oils, coffee, cocoa and crude oil derivatives used in packaging, amid geopolitical disruptions and supply concerns in global markets. While most companies have absorbed a significant part of the inflation through cost-control initiatives and portfolio management, they remain focused on protecting ..

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FMCG major targets double-digit revenue growth and gradual margin expansion in FY27, but commodity inflation, monsoon risks and uneven demand recovery remain concerns

Digital-only exposure ranged from under 1 per cent to about 4 per cent of households, while combining television and digital lifted penetration for nearly 75 per cent of brands

The Indian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is witnessing a wave of leadership changes, with several leading companies appointing new chief executives and elevating senior executives as they seek to sharpen execution, drive growth and adapt to an evolving consumer landscape. In the last 12 months or so, at least half a dozen major FMCG companies, including Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), Dabur India, Britannia Industries and Colgate-Palmolive India, have announced transitions at the top level, with Nestle India's own change of guard having taken place just before that window. These leadership changes have come at a time when FMCG companies are grappling with a challenging operating environment marked by uneven consumer demand, rising competition from regional and local players, and pressure to deliver volume-led growth while protecting market share, profitability and earnings. Companies are also contending with elevated input costs driven b

FMCG stocks are often seen as a defensive bet, but foreign investors have been steadily pulling money out of the sector. FIIs have sold around $5.25 billion worth of FMCG stocks over the past 12 month

Godrej Consumer Products shifts focus to core brands and sharper execution as new CEO Aasif Malbari takes charge after Sudhir Sitapati's exit

Malbari, previously GCPL's global CFO and president of Godrej Africa, takes charge with immediate effect; Vishal Kedia has been named interim chief financial officer

The FMCG maker reported double-digit volume growth in its India business and expects to cross ₹15,000 crore in revenue while delivering high-teen Ebitda growth in FY27.

Company cites food inflation and geopolitical disruptions as near-term headwinds but says rural reach, premiumisation and e-commerce will continue to support long-term growth.

The ITC chief attributed the recovery in FMCG demand to GST rationalisation, income tax relief and other government measures, while cautioning over West Asia and El Niño risks

A combined 26.5 million equity shares representing 2.43 per cent of total equity of Patanjali Foods changed hands on the NSE and BSE till 11:12 AM on Wednesday.

Leading FMCG makers have expressed optimism on consumption trends, growth prospects, and margin improvement for the current fiscal, even as they continue to monitor inflationary pressures and the potential impact of El Nino-induced weather volatility. Demand conditions remained resilient, supported by steady economic activity, while easing commodity prices are expected to recover margins progressively in the coming quarters, said fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies in their respective first-quarter business updates. Companies like Dabur India, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) and Marico have reported strong business momentum in the June quarter and are optimistic over consumption trends for the rest of FY27, despite inflationary pressures, commodity volatility and geopolitical uncertainties. Marico expects its consolidated revenue to grow in the early twenties, while GCPL expects to achieve high-teens growth. Similarly, Dabur also expects double-digit growth in consolidat

FMCG firms are set to post double-digit Q1 FY27 sales growth as heatwave-led demand boosts summer products, while volume growth remains steady

Firm remains focused on sustaining margin resilience

Marico expects revenue growth in the early twenties for Q1FY27, driven by strong domestic demand, Parachute Coconut Oil and international business

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