{"id":186741,"date":"2026-08-05T16:20:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T10:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-5-august-2026-closing-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T16:20:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T10:50:53","slug":"nifty-fmcg-today-5-august-2026-closing-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-5-august-2026-closing-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty FMCG Today: Index Ends 0.29% Lower on 5 August"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-5-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Quick_sector_takeaways\" title=\"Quick sector takeaways\">Quick sector takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-5-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Nifty_FMCG_today_end-of-session_wrap\" title=\"Nifty FMCG today: end-of-session wrap\">Nifty FMCG today: end-of-session wrap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-5-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Price_snapshot\" title=\"Price snapshot\">Price snapshot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-5-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Sector_ranking\" title=\"Sector ranking\">Sector ranking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-5-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Constituent_breadth\" title=\"Constituent breadth\">Constituent breadth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-5-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Heavyweights_versus_broader_participation\" title=\"Heavyweights versus broader participation\">Heavyweights versus broader participation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-5-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Key_Nifty_FMCG_stocks\" title=\"Key Nifty FMCG stocks\">Key Nifty FMCG stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-5-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Biggest_positive_movers\" title=\"Biggest positive movers\">Biggest positive movers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-5-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Biggest_negative_movers\" title=\"Biggest negative movers\">Biggest negative movers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-5-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Stocks_to_watch_next_session\" title=\"Stocks to watch next session\">Stocks to watch next session<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-5-august-2026-closing-bell\/#The_constructive_case\" title=\"The constructive case\">The constructive case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-5-august-2026-closing-bell\/#The_cautious_case\" title=\"The cautious case\">The cautious case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-5-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Univest_Insights\" title=\"Univest Insights\">Univest Insights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-5-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Know_more_with_Univest\" title=\"Know more with Univest\">Know more with Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-5-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-5-august-2026-closing-bell\/#How_did_Nifty_FMCG_close_today\" title=\"How did Nifty FMCG close today?\">How did Nifty FMCG close today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-5-august-2026-closing-bell\/#What_was_the_Nifty_FMCG_intraday_range\" title=\"What was the Nifty FMCG intraday range?\">What was the Nifty FMCG intraday range?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-5-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Why_was_Nifty_FMCG_among_the_weaker_sector_indices\" title=\"Why was Nifty FMCG among the weaker sector indices?\">Why was Nifty FMCG among the weaker sector indices?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-5-august-2026-closing-bell\/#What_was_the_FMCG_sector_breadth_today\" title=\"What was the FMCG sector breadth today?\">What was the FMCG sector breadth today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-5-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stocks_were_the_top_gainers_in_Nifty_FMCG\" title=\"Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty FMCG?\">Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty FMCG?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-5-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stocks_were_the_top_losers_in_Nifty_FMCG\" title=\"Which stocks were the top losers in Nifty FMCG?\">Which stocks were the top losers in Nifty FMCG?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-5-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Disclaimer\" title=\"Disclaimer\">Disclaimer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_sector_takeaways\"><\/span>Quick sector takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-fmcg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-fmcg\">Nifty FMCG<\/a><\/a> ended 143.60 points lower, or 0.29%, at 49,383.50 on 5 August 2026, versus the previous close of 49,527.10.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_FMCG_today_end-of-session_wrap\"><\/span>Nifty FMCG today: end-of-session wrap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nifty FMCG today<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_snapshot\"><\/span>Price snapshot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The index\u2019s previous close stood at 49,527.10 and its latest level was 49,383.50, producing a decline of 143.60 points. The day\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>These levels describe the day\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sector_ranking\"><\/span>Sector ranking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The ranking is based on the day\u2019s 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\u2019s closing move was on the weaker side.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constituent_breadth\"><\/span>Constituent breadth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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\u2019s lower close, while also showing that positive stock-specific moves were present within the sector.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/marico\/marico-ltd-share-price-today\">Marico Ltd.<\/a> fell 2.63% to Rs 852.00 and was the largest percentage decliner in the displayed set. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ubl\/united-breweries-ltd-share-price-today\">United Breweries Ltd.<\/a> declined 1.50% to Rs 1,412.60. In contrast, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/emamiltd\/emami-ltd-share-price-today\">Emami Ltd.<\/a> gained 2.69% to Rs 402.35 and Radico Khaitan rose 2.25% to Rs 4,550.00.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heavyweights_versus_broader_participation\"><\/span>Heavyweights versus broader participation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Nifty_FMCG_stocks\"><\/span>Key Nifty FMCG stocks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Stock<\/th>\n<th>Move<\/th>\n<th>Why it matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Marico Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Down 2.63% to Rs 852.00<\/td>\n<td>Largest percentage fall among the displayed stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Emami Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Up 2.69% to Rs 402.35<\/td>\n<td>Strongest percentage gain in the displayed set.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Radico Khaitan Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Up 2.25% to Rs 4,550.00<\/td>\n<td>Added to the positive side of sector breadth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>United Breweries Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Down 1.50% to Rs 1,412.60<\/td>\n<td>One of the sharper negative movers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ITC Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Down 0.71% to Rs 286.95<\/td>\n<td>Part of the displayed heavyweight group that closed lower.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hindustan Unilever Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Down 0.53% to Rs 2,085.30<\/td>\n<td>Another heavyweight that ended in the red.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_positive_movers\"><\/span>Biggest positive movers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s overall decline.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_negative_movers\"><\/span>Biggest negative movers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Marico\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stocks_to_watch_next_session\"><\/span>Stocks to watch next session<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Marico Ltd.:<\/strong> Watch its movement after a 2.63% decline and a close near its intraday low.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emami Ltd.:<\/strong> Watch whether its 2.69% gain can extend after closing at Rs 402.35.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Radico Khaitan Ltd.:<\/strong> It ended 2.25% higher but below its day high of Rs 4,590.30.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hindustan Unilever Ltd.:<\/strong> Its 0.53% decline makes its next-session price action relevant to the heavyweight basket.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ITC Ltd.:<\/strong> It closed 0.71% lower after trading between Rs 285.00 and Rs 288.50.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd.:<\/strong> It closed at its day high after a 1.49% advance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_constructive_case\"><\/span>The constructive case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_cautious_case\"><\/span>The cautious case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cautious reading rests on the index\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>Marico and United Breweries recorded the steepest displayed percentage declines. The next session\u2019s picture will depend on whether positive participation expands and whether the heavier names continue to weigh on the index.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Univest_Insights\"><\/span>Univest Insights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The index\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s unchanged close added another neutral element to the breadth picture.<\/p>\n<p>For traders and investors, the key signal to watch is&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 5 August 2026 at 4:20 PM IST<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-login-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;background:#eef5ff;border:1px solid #cddff7;text-align:center\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_more_with_Univest\"><\/span>Know more with Univest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Log in to Univest to explore market insights, track stocks, and get <strong>3 free trade ideas<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Share Market Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:6px;background:#1f4e79;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\">Know More &#8211; Log In<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_Nifty_FMCG_close_today\"><\/span>How did Nifty FMCG close today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_the_Nifty_FMCG_intraday_range\"><\/span>What was the Nifty FMCG intraday range?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index traded between a day low of 49,172.60 and a day high of 49,544.15.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_Nifty_FMCG_among_the_weaker_sector_indices\"><\/span>Why was Nifty FMCG among the weaker sector indices?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It fell 0.29%, making it the second top losing sector index among the configured sector indices for the session.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_the_FMCG_sector_breadth_today\"><\/span>What was the FMCG sector breadth today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Among 15 displayed stocks, 6 advanced, 8 declined and 1 was unchanged.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_were_the_top_gainers_in_Nifty_FMCG\"><\/span>Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty FMCG?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Emami rose 2.69%, Radico Khaitan gained 2.25% and Colgate-Palmolive (India) advanced 1.49%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_were_the_top_losers_in_Nifty_FMCG\"><\/span>Which stocks were the top losers in Nifty FMCG?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Marico declined 2.63%, United Breweries fell 1.50% and Patanjali Foods lost 0.81%.<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-disclaimer\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disclaimer\"><\/span>Disclaimer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Read all related documents carefully before investing. 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