New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- Nestle vs ITC vs Britannia vs Marico: Nestle India, Britannia Industries, ITC and Marico are set to announce their second-quarter results for FY27 in the coming weeks. The FMCG sector is expected to report stronger topline growth in Q2, although growth could moderate somewhat amid margin pressures.

ITC may report a year-on-year decline in earnings, while Nestle India and Marico are expected to maintain healthy earnings momentum. Britannia, meanwhile, could benefit from a favourable base effect, supporting an improvement in its performance, according to a report by HDFC Securities.

Sustained headwinds led growth moderation, alongside margin strain, could stress FY27 earnings, as per the report.

Nestle's robust exec...