Nifty FMCG Today: Index Ends 0.29% Lower on 5 August

Quick sector takeaways

• Nifty FMCG ended 143.60 points lower, or 0.29%, at 49,383.50 on 5 August 2026, versus the previous close of 49,527.10.
• The index traded between 49,172.60 and 49,544.15 during the session, finishing below both its opening level of 49,474.75 and the previous close.
• Breadth was mildly negative: 8 of 15 tracked stocks declined, 6 advanced and 1 was unchanged. Marico and United Breweries were among the sharper drags, while Emami and Radico Khaitan gained.
• For the next session, watch whether the index holds above its day low and whether gains in select consumer names broaden beyond a limited set of stocks.

Nifty FMCG today: end-of-session wrap

Nifty FMCG today closed at 49,383.50, down 0.29% or 143.60 points from 49,527.10. The move placed the consumer-goods index among the weaker configured sector indices at the close. The session was not uniformly negative at the stock level, as several FMCG names ended higher, but declines across a larger number of tracked stocks kept the index under pressure.

The index opened at 49,474.75, marginally below the previous close, moved up to 49,544.15 during the day and later slipped to 49,172.60. Its close at 49,383.50 was above the intraday low but remained below the opening level. This closing position captures a session where the sector saw an early recovery attempt but ended with a negative day-on-day result.

Data in this closing update is as of 5 August 2026 at 4:15:00 PM IST. Readers can track the broader market dashboard through Univest Market View.

Price snapshot

The index’s previous close stood at 49,527.10 and its latest level was 49,383.50, producing a decline of 143.60 points. The day’s range spanned 371.55 points, from 49,172.60 to 49,544.15. The high was 17.05 points above the previous close, while the low was 354.50 points below it.

These levels describe the day’s trading range rather than forward levels. The close being 210.90 points above the low shows that the index recovered part of its intraday decline, although it did not return to positive territory by the end of the session.

Sector ranking

Nifty FMCG was the second top losing sector index among the configured sector indices on 5 August. Its 0.29% decline matched the percentage fall in Nifty Bank, while Nifty IT and Nifty Pharma recorded smaller declines of 0.16% and 0.13%, respectively. Nifty Financial Services was broadly flat on the displayed percentage change.

The ranking is based on the day’s percentage move across the configured sector-index set. It is a relative reading for this session: Nifty Auto and Nifty Metal finished higher, while Nifty Mid Select also closed with a gain. Within that comparison, FMCG’s closing move was on the weaker side.

Constituent breadth

The breadth picture was negative but not one-sided. Of the 15 displayed FMCG stocks, 8 declined, 6 advanced and 1 was unchanged, resulting in an advance-decline ratio of 0.75. That distribution aligns with the index’s lower close, while also showing that positive stock-specific moves were present within the sector.

Marico Ltd. fell 2.63% to Rs 852.00 and was the largest percentage decliner in the displayed set. United Breweries Ltd. declined 1.50% to Rs 1,412.60. In contrast, Emami Ltd. gained 2.69% to Rs 402.35 and Radico Khaitan rose 2.25% to Rs 4,550.00.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

The displayed heavyweight group was mostly soft. Hindustan Unilever fell 0.53% to Rs 2,085.30, ITC declined 0.71% to Rs 286.95, Varun Beverages was down 0.46% to Rs 437.00 and Britannia Industries slipped 0.69% to Rs 5,440.00. Nestle India ended unchanged at Rs 1,520.00.

This heavyweight pattern was important because the broader list included six gainers. In other words, select advances did not offset the negative moves among several prominent names. The same five names were also included in the supplied active-stock list, keeping focus on their closing prices and day changes rather than on a volume-based interpretation.

Key Nifty FMCG stocks

Biggest positive movers

Emami led the gainers with a 2.69% rise, closing near the upper end of its Rs 395.40-Rs 405.25 intraday range. Radico Khaitan gained 2.25% after trading between Rs 4,452.70 and Rs 4,590.30. Colgate-Palmolive (India) rose 1.49% to Rs 2,040.00, which was also its day high.

Dabur India added 1.06% to Rs 414.00, while Godrej Consumer Products advanced 1.02% to Rs 1,069.00. Tata Consumer Products also closed higher, up 0.39% at Rs 1,096.30. These gains provided a constructive counterpoint to the index’s overall decline.

Biggest negative movers

Marico’s 2.63% fall was the largest displayed decline. It traded between Rs 846.85 and Rs 879.00 before closing at Rs 852.00. United Breweries lost 1.50% to Rs 1,412.60, after touching a low of Rs 1,380.30.

Patanjali Foods fell 0.81% to Rs 357.00, ITC lost 0.71% and Britannia Industries declined 0.69%. The spread of these declines across consumer categories contributed to the negative breadth reading. United Spirits also ended lower by 0.33% at Rs 1,520.00.

Stocks to watch next session

• Marico Ltd.: Watch its movement after a 2.63% decline and a close near its intraday low.
• Emami Ltd.: Watch whether its 2.69% gain can extend after closing at Rs 402.35.
• Radico Khaitan Ltd.: It ended 2.25% higher but below its day high of Rs 4,590.30.
• Hindustan Unilever Ltd.: Its 0.53% decline makes its next-session price action relevant to the heavyweight basket.
• ITC Ltd.: It closed 0.71% lower after trading between Rs 285.00 and Rs 288.50.
• Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd.: It closed at its day high after a 1.49% advance.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence came from the presence of six advancers despite the index ending lower. Emami, Radico Khaitan, Colgate-Palmolive (India), Dabur India, Godrej Consumer Products and Tata Consumer Products all finished in positive territory. Colgate-Palmolive (India) and Tata Consumer Products closed at their respective day highs, an observable sign of firm closing positions for those individual stocks.

The index also closed above its intraday low of 49,172.60. That does not change the negative day-on-day result, but it indicates that the session did not finish at its weakest point.

The cautious case

The cautious reading rests on the index’s 0.29% fall, its close below the previous close and opening level, and the 8-to-6 advantage for decliners over advancers. Several displayed heavyweight names, including Hindustan Unilever, ITC, Varun Beverages and Britannia Industries, closed lower.

Marico and United Breweries recorded the steepest displayed percentage declines. The next session’s picture will depend on whether positive participation expands and whether the heavier names continue to weigh on the index.

Univest Insights

Nifty FMCG today delivered a modestly negative close rather than a broad, uniform sell-off. The 0.29% decline reflected more decliners than advancers, but the six gainers show that stock-level performance remained differentiated.

The index’s intraday path is equally relevant: it briefly exceeded the previous close at its high of 49,544.15, then declined to 49,172.60 before settling at 49,383.50. This leaves the closing level below the previous close but above the session low.

For market participants reviewing the sector, the contrast between heavyweights and select gainers is the central feature of this session. Emami and Radico Khaitan posted the strongest displayed advances, while Marico and United Breweries led the declines. Nestle India’s unchanged close added another neutral element to the breadth picture.

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Published on 5 August 2026 at 4:20 PM IST

Frequently asked questions

How did Nifty FMCG close today?

Nifty FMCG closed at 49,383.50 on 5 August 2026, down 143.60 points or 0.29% from the previous close of 49,527.10.

What was the Nifty FMCG intraday range?

The index traded between a day low of 49,172.60 and a day high of 49,544.15.

Why was Nifty FMCG among the weaker sector indices?

It fell 0.29%, making it the second top losing sector index among the configured sector indices for the session.

What was the FMCG sector breadth today?

Among 15 displayed stocks, 6 advanced, 8 declined and 1 was unchanged.

Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty FMCG?

Emami rose 2.69%, Radico Khaitan gained 2.25% and Colgate-Palmolive (India) advanced 1.49%.

Which stocks were the top losers in Nifty FMCG?

Marico declined 2.63%, United Breweries fell 1.50% and Patanjali Foods lost 0.81%.