Quick commerce doubles to 6% of FMCG sales; Dabur, Britannia lead at 9%

Kotak data shows q-comm now drives 75% of Dabur's and 70% of Britannia's online sales, with premium and impulse categories disproportionately benefiting. Nestle clocks 60% online via q-comm; Emami trails at 2% of total. The channel has doubled FY25 contribution in a single year.

— Source publishedThu, 21 May, 2026, 08:53 IST·First seen Thu, 21 May, 2026, 09:36 IST·Source ET Retail

What happened

Quick Commerce FMCG · Quick commerce now contributes 6% of FMCG sales, double FY25 levels, per Kotak. Dabur and Britannia lead at 9% of total sales; q-comm

Key facts

  • 6% of FMCG sales
  • 9% Dabur/Britannia
  • 2% Emami
  • 75% Dabur online
  • 70% Britannia online
  • 60% Nestle online

Why this matters

Hunt bolt-ons in impulse-skewed niches (confectionery, RTE, personal care minis) where q-comm distribution can re-rate a sub-scale brand, and pressure-test any FMCG target's q-comm share as the new diligence baseline.