New Delhi, June 25 -- Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies in India are likely to see an improvement in their profit margins in the first quarter of FY26, which is attributed to a broad-based decline in the prices of key agricultural and packaging commodities, according to a report by Antique Stock Broking Limited.

Prices of several essential inputs have eased, which could benefit major players. During Q1FY26, most agri-commodity prices fell when compared to Q4FY25.

This trend points to a moderation in year-on-year (YoY) inflation and offers relief to FMCG manufacturers, who have been grappling with high input costs over the past few quarters.

Wheat, a staple raw material for several FMCG products, saw a price correction of 13 p...