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FMCG outlook dulls as anticipated volume recovery not visible yet

Weak macros appear to be hurting demand, particularly among lower income consumers in the rural and possibly urban areas

Large cap IT stocks to join midcaps in the party: Carnelian Capital s Kunal Shah

In a conversation with moneycontrol, Kunal Shah of Carnelian Capital also shared his views about FMCG, new-age companies and banks.

fmcg: FMCG firms see subdued volume growth in Q2; rising food prices & rain deficit hamper rural demand

The FMCG industry in India is expecting low to mid-single-digit volume growth in the July-September quarter due to weak macroeconomic conditions and below-normal rainfall. Companies such as Marico, Dabur, and Godrej Consumer Products Ltd have reported a gradual recovery in consumption, with the festive season shifting to the third quarter. The companies expect improved gross margins due to moderating inflation and easing price growths. However, rural demand remains weak, and urban-focused companies are expected to have an advantage.

Slow Q2 growth for FMCG companies as food prices and rain deficit block demand

FMCG giants Marico, Dabur, and Godrej Consumer Products highlighted that the festive season has entirely shifted to Q3, thus delaying demand into the next quarter.

FMCG firms see subdued volume growth in Q2; rising food prices & rain deficit hamper rural demand, ET Retail

Over their gross margins, the companies said they expect it to be better sequentially, helped by moderating inflation and easing price growths. This also helped them to go for higher A&P (Advertisements and Promotions) spending.

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