Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are expected to witness pressure on volumes in the October-December quarter. However, price hikes will help push up revenues, said brokerages. The volumes may be impacted as persistent weak urban demand may play out in the performance of consumer companies in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024-25 (FY25).

Hit by inflation, higher input costs and pricing measures, fast-moving consumer goods companies are expected to see a contraction in their gross margin and a modest-to-flat operating profit in the October-December quarter.