FMCG Stocks Face Headwinds: Margin pressure and sluggish demand weigh on outlook
The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and retail sectors are grappling with short-term headwinds as demand remains sluggish and profit margins shrink. Inflation, rising raw material costs, and higher product prices have dampened consumption, making it difficult for companies to sustain their revenue momentum. However, a stabilizing input cost environment and an increasing shift toward branded…