FMCG
India's FMCG sector has posted a subdued performance in 2026, with the index down 10 percent year to date. Several leading companies have recorded double-digit declines amid geopolitical tensions and inflation.
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The West Asia war has disrupted supply chains, causing Nestlé India to face packaging shortages and a stockpile of Maggi noodles at one production unit. Bisleri has raised its 1-litre bottle price from Rs 18 to Rs 20. Automakers including Maruti Suzuki plan price hikes for small cars amid rising costs.