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.

— Filed Fri, 22 May, 2026, 10:26 IST · Source ET Retail · Updated

Consumer brands are sharply increasing ad spends on quick commerce platforms for premium listings and SEO as D2C competition intensifies. Dabur, Amul, Nestle, HUL and Mother Dairy report strong q-comm growth, with some launching digital-exclusive packs.

Why this matters

Signals a structural shift in FMCG media mix toward Q-comm platforms, where shelf visibility and SEO now rival traditional retail trade spends as D2C entrants intensify category competition.

Omni-channel theme steady with 104 signals in 90d, reinforcing Q-comm as core distribution pillar.