GST cuts and erratic weather drag FMCG into Q2 FY26 soft patch ahead of festive rebound
India's FMCG sector is navigating a Q2 FY26 slowdown as GST cuts trigger destocking and price pass-throughs, compounded by erratic weather. Companies are bracing for a festive-season recovery led by reviving rural demand.
India's FMCG sector faces a Q2 FY26 soft patch from GST cuts, erratic weather, and destocking, with companies passing on price cuts and bracing for a festive-season rebound led by rural demand recovery.
Why this matters
After holding firm against Iran-war inflation with 3-8% price hikes, FMCG now faces a GST-driven destocking and weather hit, echoing earlier El Niño and monsoon risk warnings to demand.
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