FMCG Stocks

Nomura sees GCPL, Tata Consumer, Marico, and Britannia as the key near-term winners of the commodity downcycle.

Domestic brokerage Nuvama Institutional Equities expects the FMCG major Emami to witness a double-digit revenue growth in H2FY26

The consumer sector, according to a Motilal Oswal note, reported the third quarter of mid-single-digit earnings growth of 5 per cent year-on-year in Q2-FY26

CLSA noted that India's largest consumption categories, those with market sizes above $1.5 billion, are concentrated in beauty and personal care products

Strong top-line growth, resilient volumes, and sustained execution strength kept analysts confident about the company's medium-term outlook, with most brokerages maintaining a 'Buy' or 'Add' rating.

Britannia stock can be under pressure considering Berry's long and successful stint and his sudden exit (without notice period) despite the time gap before the new CEO joins, believe analysts.

Tata Consumer Outook: Analysts believe the consumer goods major is reclaiming its high-growth momentum under CEO Sunil D'Souza, backed by strong execution, premiumisation, and sustained innovation.

Dabur Q2 results: Dabur reported a 5.4 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) rise in consolidated sales, led by 4.3 per cent growth in the domestic business, while India volume growth stood at 2 per cent.

Brokerages were unanimous that the non-cigarette FMCG business remains a bright spot in ITC's portfolio.

Analysts largely agree that the toothpaste major's volumes and revenue were hit by a 'double whammy' of GST rate cuts and intensifying competition, with limited signs of a near-term recovery.

FMCG Stock Today: Technical charts show that Hindustan Unilever and Nestle India seem to be favourably placed; while Colgate Palmolive stock can decline up to 7% from here.

Marico's India volumes are projected to grow 7 per cent Y-o-Y, while domestic pricing gains are estimated at 26 per cent.

Nuvama maintained a 'Buy' rating, underpinned by expectations of a revival in consumption and strategic focus on core categories.

Heavy rains in Q2FY26 adversely affected seasonal categories such as carbonated drinks, ready-to-drink juices, beer, ice creams, and hair/skin summer care products.

At 1:15 PM, AWL Agri Business shares were trading 1.66 per cent higher at ₹257.05 per share. In comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.22 per cent higher at 81,536.65 levels.

Technical charts show that FMCG shares - ITC, HUL, Nestle India, Colgate-Palmolive and Marico were trading near key support levels; a downside breakout can trigger a fall up to 13% from here.

Motilal Oswal continues to favour leading staples companies, including HUL, GCPL and Marico, as beneficiaries of renewed consumption momentum.

The GST Council has the rates on several staple and essential categories from 18 per cent to 5 per cent

CIAN Agro's board is scheduled to meet on September 2, 2025 to present its 38th Annual Report, fix date for the Annual General Meeting and consider a proposal for shifting its registered office.

FMCG companies are seeing structural growth since categories like shampoos and detergents are under-penetrated