FMCG majors ramp up quick commerce ad spends as Dabur, HUL, Nestle chase premium screen real estate

Consumer brands are channeling 20% more into Q-comm platforms for top listings and SEO as D2C rivals crowd shelves. Dabur, Amul, Nestle, HUL and Mother Dairy report 40%+ growth, with quick commerce sales projected to double in FY26 and digital-exclusive SKUs launching.

— Source publishedFri, 22 May, 2026, 09:12 IST·First seen Fri, 22 May, 2026, 10:26 IST·Source ET Retail

What happened

Consumer brands are sharply increasing ad spends on quick commerce platforms for premium listings and SEO as D2C competition intensifies. Dabur, Amul, Nestle,

Key facts

  • 40% growth
  • 20% spend increase
  • 25% ecommerce growth FY26
  • 2x quick commerce sales FY26
  • 40% YoY Mother Dairy

Why this matters

Scout D2C brands with strong Q-comm SEO traction as bolt-on targets to accelerate digital shelf share before incumbents bid up acquisition multiples.