Nifty FMCG Today: Index Gains 0.84% to Close Near Day High

Nifty FMCG today delivered the strongest gain among the configured sector indices on 13 August 2026. Nifty FMCG closed at 48,837.30, up 407.95 points or 0.84% from its previous close of 48,429.35. The index ended just 1.60 points below its intraday high, while nine of 15 tracked stocks advanced.

Quick sector takeaways

• Nifty FMCG rose 0.84% to 48,837.30 from 48,429.35, a gain of 407.95 points.
• The index traded between 48,302.30 and 48,838.90, finishing near the session high.
• Breadth was positive: nine stocks advanced, five declined and one was unchanged among 15 tracked stocks.
• Radico Khaitan, Godrej Consumer Products, Tata Consumer Products and Hindustan Unilever led the positive side; the next-session watch includes whether this breadth remains constructive.

Nifty FMCG today: end-of-session sector wrap

Nifty FMCG today closed with a clear positive move, rising from the previous close of 48,429.35 to 48,837.30. The 407.95-point advance placed the FMCG gauge at the top of the configured sector-index gainers for the session. Its close near the day’s high was an observable indication that the index retained most of its intraday advance into the closing bell.

The session was not uniformly positive at the stock level, but the balance tilted in favour of gainers. Strong advances in several consumer names were accompanied by gains in Hindustan Unilever, ITC, Marico, Emami, Patanjali Foods and United Breweries. This broader spread of gains was reflected in the positive advance-decline ratio of 1.8.

Price snapshot

The index opened at 48,400.45, slightly below the previous close of 48,429.35. It subsequently moved to a day low of 48,302.30 before recovering through the session. Nifty FMCG reached an intraday high of 48,838.90 and settled at 48,837.30. That left the closing level only 1.60 points below the high and 534.90 points above the low.

Sector ranking

Nifty FMCG was the top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices tracked for this update. Its 0.84% rise was ahead of Nifty IT, which gained 0.39%, Nifty Mid Select, which rose 0.30%, and Nifty Auto, which added 0.10%. The session therefore placed FMCG at the head of the positive sector ranking, even as several other tracked sector indices ended lower.

This ranking is based on the actual closing movement of the sector indices in the supplied market snapshot. For readers following sector performance alongside the wider market, the Univest Market View offers the broader daily market page.

Constituent breadth

Participation within the index was positive but not one-sided. Of the 15 tracked FMCG stocks, nine advanced, five declined and one was unchanged. The 1.8 advance-decline ratio shows that advancing names outnumbered declining names by a meaningful margin. That positive breadth aligned with the index’s 0.84% rise and its close near the intraday high.

Radico Khaitan gained 3.14%, Godrej Consumer Products rose 2.96% and Tata Consumer Products advanced 2.69%. At the same time, United Spirits declined 1.30%, while Britannia Industries, Colgate-Palmolive (India), Dabur India and Nestle India also ended marginally lower. The mix highlights positive sector breadth alongside stock-specific variation.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

The heavyweight set showed a mixed but constructive picture. Hindustan Unilever rose 1.41% to 2,092.00, ending at its day high. ITC added 0.85% to 278.50, also at its session high. These advances sat alongside a near-flat close for Nestle India, an unchanged close for Varun Beverages and a 0.54% decline in Britannia Industries.

The supplied active-stock set includes Hindustan Unilever, ITC, Nestle India, Varun Beverages and Britannia Industries. Their mixed moves underline that the index gain was supported by both heavyweight participation and stronger advances elsewhere in the FMCG basket.

Key Nifty FMCG stocks

Biggest positive movers

Radico Khaitan was the standout gainer, climbing 142.20 points to 4,675.20, a 3.14% rise. Its closing price matched its day high. Godrej Consumer Products added 26.90 points, or 2.96%, to 936.90 after trading as high as 939.00. Tata Consumer Products rose 28.60 points, or 2.69%, to 1,090.50, below its day high of 1,095.00.

Hindustan Unilever gained 29.00 points or 1.41%, while Emami advanced 1.30%. These movements formed the strongest positive group within Nifty FMCG today and helped underpin the sector index’s closing strength.

Biggest negative movers

United Spirits was the largest percentage loser, declining 20.00 points or 1.30% to 1,515.00, which was also its day low. Britannia Industries fell 30.50 points or 0.54% to 5,615.00. Colgate-Palmolive (India) declined 0.47%, Dabur India slipped 0.30% and Nestle India eased 0.01%.

These declines are important in assessing the day’s breadth because they show that the sector’s positive close was not a universal move. However, the larger number of advancing stocks and the stronger gains among leading positive movers kept the aggregate index in positive territory.

Stocks to watch next session

Radico Khaitan, Godrej Consumer Products and Tata Consumer Products will remain in focus after their strong gains. Hindustan Unilever and ITC merit attention after both finished at their respective day highs. United Spirits may also be watched following its decline to the day low. These are observations from the session’s price action, not buy or sell recommendations.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence is visible in the index’s 0.84% gain, its position as the top gaining configured sector index, and its close almost exactly at the day high. Positive breadth adds to that picture: nine advancing stocks exceeded five decliners, while one stock was unchanged. Gains across Radico Khaitan, Godrej Consumer Products, Tata Consumer Products, Hindustan Unilever, Marico and ITC showed participation across multiple names.

The cautious case

The cautious case is that five tracked stocks still finished lower, including United Spirits, Britannia Industries, Colgate-Palmolive (India), Dabur India and Nestle India. The heavyweight group was also mixed, with Britannia lower, Nestle India marginally down and Varun Beverages unchanged. The next session will show whether positive breadth broadens further or whether the divergence across individual FMCG stocks persists.

Univest Insights

The closing picture for Nifty FMCG today was constructive on the available price data. The index recovered from its intraday low, moved above the previous close and held near the top of its daily range by the close.

Stock-level participation matters alongside the headline index number. The session featured notable gains in Radico Khaitan, Godrej Consumer Products and Tata Consumer Products, while Hindustan Unilever and ITC added positive heavyweight support.

The mixed set of decliners remains relevant because sector strength was not evenly distributed. Monitoring the balance between advancing and declining FMCG stocks can provide useful context alongside the index level in the next session.

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Published on 13 August 2026 at 4:15 PM IST

Frequently asked questions

What was Nifty FMCG today?

Nifty FMCG closed at 48,837.30 on 13 August 2026, up 407.95 points or 0.84% from 48,429.35.

What was the Nifty FMCG intraday range?

The index traded between 48,302.30 and 48,838.90 during the session.

Why was Nifty FMCG the top gaining sector index?

Its 0.84% gain was the highest among the configured sector indices in the supplied closing snapshot.

How was Nifty FMCG breadth at the close?

Nine of 15 tracked stocks advanced, five declined and one was unchanged.

Which stocks were the top Nifty FMCG gainers?

Radico Khaitan, Godrej Consumer Products and Tata Consumer Products were the top three percentage gainers.

Which stock declined the most in Nifty FMCG?

United Spirits was the biggest percentage decliner, falling 1.30% to 1,515.00.