New Delhi, Nov. 18 -- India's consumer electrical and durables sector witnessed weaker-than-expected demand in the second quarter of FY26 despite the benefits of GST reduction, according to a report by Centrum.

The brokerage highlighted that Q2FY26 was marked by soft sales in key summer product categories as companies faced inventory challenges, a prolonged GST transition period, and the impact of an extended monsoon.

It stated "Weak primary and secondary sales of summer product categories due to high opening inventory and five week GST transition period, which led to purchase deferment....... GST transition & extended monsoon affect summer product demand".

Centrum noted four major themes during the quarter, weak primary and secondary ...