The Indian FMCG sector is witnessing one of its longest losing streaks, with the Nifty FMCG index declining for the 14th consecutive session on February 20, 2025. This persistent downturn has resulted in a massive ₹2.7 lakh crore erosion in investor wealth, highlighting the sector’s struggles post the initial optimism following the Union Budget announcements.
Despite a brief rally after personal income tax changes, concerns over weak consumer demand and margin pressures have once again taken centre stage, dragging down FMCG stocks.
Since February 3, the Nifty FMCG index has plummeted 11%, reflecting the severity of the downturn. Several frontline FMCG companies have been hit hard, witnessing significant market capitalisation erosion.
Among the Nifty FMCG constituents, several stocks have been battered by this relentless sell-off:
The decline is not just limited to heavyweight stocks, as the broader FMCG index remains under pressure.
Interestingly, as per a news report, while large FMCG companies are struggling, smaller players have fared better in terms of volume growth.
This divergence suggests that consumer preferences may be shifting towards regional and emerging brands, possibly due to pricing and value considerations.
As of February 20, 2025, the Nifty FMCG index has declined over 8.5% on a year-to-date (YTD) basis. The prolonged weakness in the sector raises questions about the sustainability of the recent post-budget rally and highlights the headwinds that FMCG companies continue to face.
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Published on: Feb 20, 2025, 2:51 PM IST
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