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ITC, HUL among 10 FMCG stocks that have tumbled up to 31% in 2026. How many do you have?
FMCG stocks remained under pressure in 2026, with the sector index declining 10% year-to-date amid geopolitical disruptions and inflationary pressures. Most major names, including ITC, Dabur and Godrej Consumer Products saw sharp declines, while Hindustan Unilever and Colgate-Palmolive showed relative resilience.
India’s consumer demand remains resilient despite Iran war, inflation pressures; FMCG firms stay cautiously optimistic
Despite geopolitical turmoil and inflation, domestic consumption of essentials and personal care products remains resilient. Company executives express optimism for demand sustenance but advise a cautious approach for the next two to three quarters due to ongoing inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions.
Quick commerce becomes FMCG's biggest online sales channel in India
Latest data from companies including ITC Ltd, AWL Agri Business, Tata Consumer Products and Parle Products showed quick commerce accounted for 60-75% of their total online sales in FY26, rising sharply from less than half a year earlier.
Tata Consumer shares soar 7% after better-than-expected Q4 earnings. Here’s what Morgan Stanley & other top brokerages say
Tata Consumer Products shares rose sharply on Monday after strong Q4 earnings beat estimates. Consolidated net profit rose 21% YoY, supported by robust India-branded business performance. Brokerages including Morgan Stanley, Motilal Oswal and Elara Capital remain positive, projecting healthy growth, margin expansion and further upside for the FMCG major.
Gulf war fuels raw material inflation, FMCG firms shift to daily pricing strategy
In light of the Gulf War, consumer goods sectors are battling unprecedented rises in raw material costs. Firms are now implementing daily price surveillance and tightening their budgets dramatically. We are witnessing price hikes across a spectrum of products, potentially jeopardizing the fragile consumer spending recovery initiated by recent tax reductions.
Iran war: HUL hikes prices of Dove, Pears, Surf, Red Label
Hindustan Unilever Limited has increased prices for its soap products. This move is a response to escalating costs of raw materials and packaging. The price hikes, ranging from Re 1 to Rs 20, are being passed on to consumers. This development could potentially delay a much-needed revival in consumer demand. FMCG companies were hoping for a boost from GST cuts.
Mint Explainer: Why Reliance is betting on legacy regional brands to build its FMCG empire
Reliance Consumer Products is expanding by acquiring regional legacy brands rather than digital-first startups. The strategy taps loyal local customer bases and plugs them into Reliance’s vast retail network to scale nationally.
Tata Consumer Products shares rise 7% to all-time high on upbeat revenue forecast
Brokerages remained positive on the Tata group FMCG firm's outlook, citing volume-led growth, improving distribution and expansion in emerging channels.