Stocks to buy, Feb. 19 -- The Q3 results 2026 season finally come to an end. In the FMCG sector, most staple companies reported a recovery in growth, led by gradual strengthening in demand and aided by easing inflation-particularly in food-over the past few months, according to experts.

"Improving consumer confidence indicates a turnaround in overall consumption trends. Going ahead, volume growth is expected to gain traction. With stabilising demand and a supportive macro backdrop and benefits from GST-related changes, management anticipates FY27 to outpace FY26, with growth continuing to remain the key strategic focus," brokerage firm Axis Direct said in a report.

According to the brokerage firm, most of the FMCG topline growth deliver...