Mumbai, Sept. 10 -- The political unrest in Nepal is prompting Indian consumer goods companies with significant exposure to the country to reassess their operations and prioritize employee safety.

India's northern neighbour is in the midst of a raging political crisis with youngsters leading protests over corruption, nepotism, and a lack of economic opportunities. Several top government officials have resigned, including K.P. Sharma Oli as prime minister, and the Nepali Army has been deployed to restore order.

Several Indian fast-moving consumer goods giants including Hindustan Unilever Ltd, ITC Ltd, Dabur India Ltd, and Marico Ltd conduct business in Nepal, although the country isn't a significant revenue contributor.

Dabur, which man...