{"id":200103,"date":"2026-08-12T16:20:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T10:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-12-august-2026-closing-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T16:20:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T10:50:14","slug":"nifty-fmcg-today-12-august-2026-closing-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-12-august-2026-closing-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty FMCG Today: Index Falls 0.73% in Closing Bell"},"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-12-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-12-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-12-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-12-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-12-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-12-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-12-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-12-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-12-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-12-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-12-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-12-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-12-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-12-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-12-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-12-august-2026-closing-bell\/#What_was_Nifty_FMCG_today\" title=\"What was Nifty FMCG today?\">What was Nifty FMCG 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-12-august-2026-closing-bell\/#What_were_the_Nifty_FMCG_day_high_and_day_low\" title=\"What were the Nifty FMCG day high and day low?\">What were the Nifty FMCG day high and day low?<\/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-12-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-12-august-2026-closing-bell\/#How_was_breadth_within_Nifty_FMCG\" title=\"How was breadth within Nifty FMCG?\">How was breadth within Nifty FMCG?<\/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-12-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stocks_were_the_top_Nifty_FMCG_gainers\" title=\"Which stocks were the top Nifty FMCG gainers?\">Which stocks were the top Nifty FMCG gainers?<\/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-12-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stock_declined_the_most_in_Nifty_FMCG\" title=\"Which stock declined the most in Nifty FMCG?\">Which stock declined the most 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-12-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 358.50 points lower, down 0.73%, at 48,429.35 versus the previous close of 48,787.85.<\/li>\n<li>The index traded between 48,195.40 and 48,655.10 during the session, ending below its opening level of 48,635.05.<\/li>\n<li>Breadth was tilted towards declines: 11 stocks fell, three advanced and one was unchanged among 15 displayed stocks.<\/li>\n<li>Godrej Consumer Products, Tata Consumer Products, Emami and ITC were among the notable laggards, while Nestle India, Britannia Industries and Varun Beverages advanced. Watch whether this split in stock performance changes next session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As of 12 August 2026 at 4:15:00 PM IST, <strong>nifty fmcg today<\/strong> reflected a weaker end-of-session picture, with the majority of displayed FMCG stocks closing lower despite gains in a few prominent names.<\/p>\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>Nifty FMCG closed at 48,429.35, declining 358.50 points or 0.73% from 48,787.85 in the preceding session. The index opened at 48,635.05, briefly reached 48,655.10 and then moved lower to an intraday low of 48,195.40. Its closing level was 205.70 points below the opening print and 233.95 points above the day\u2019s low.<\/p>\n<p>The session\u2019s numbers point to broad pressure within the displayed basket rather than a completely uniform move. Eleven of 15 stocks ended in the red, while three gained and one remained flat. The index\u2019s decline therefore coincided with a negative breadth reading, even as select stocks posted gains.<\/p>\n<p>For market participants following the sector, the closing data offers a clear snapshot: the index finished below both the previous close and the day\u2019s opening level, while the intraday range showed meaningful movement between the high and low.<\/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<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Metric<\/th>\n<th>Level<\/th>\n<th>Session reading<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Last traded price<\/td>\n<td>48,429.35<\/td>\n<td>Down 358.50 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>48,787.85<\/td>\n<td>Reference level for the 0.73% fall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>48,655.10<\/td>\n<td>Reached after the 48,635.05 open<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>48,195.40<\/td>\n<td>Lowest level of the session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The difference between the day high and day low was 459.70 points. While the index recovered from its intraday low by the close, it did not return to the previous close. This is an observation of the session\u2019s price path, not an assessment of a future level.<\/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 <strong>second top losing sector index<\/strong> among the configured sector indices on 12 August. Its 0.73% decline was smaller than Nifty IT\u2019s 1.54% fall, but steeper than the declines recorded by Nifty Auto and Nifty Financial Services. This ranking places the FMCG index among the weaker sectoral performers in the configured universe for the day.<\/p>\n<p>Several other configured sector indices ended higher, including Nifty Bank, Nifty Mid Select, Nifty Pharma and Nifty Metal. The ranking is based on the session percentage movement of the sector indices and provides context for the relative performance of nifty fmcg today.<\/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 profile was clearly negative. Of the 15 displayed stocks in the index, 11 declined, three advanced and one was unchanged, producing an advance-decline ratio of 0.27. In practical terms, there was roughly one advancing stock for every 3.7 declining stocks.<\/p>\n<p>This breadth outcome aligned with the index\u2019s 0.73% fall. It also shows that the decline extended beyond one isolated stock move, although the scale of individual price changes varied considerably across the basket. Marico ended unchanged at Rs 855, while the advancing and declining names provided a mixed but overall weaker close.<\/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 supplied heavyweight stock list showed contrasting moves. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindunilvr\/hindustan-unilever-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindustan Unilever<\/a> slipped 0.09% to Rs 2,063 and ITC declined 1.02% to Rs 276.15. In contrast, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/nestleind\/nestle-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Nestle India<\/a> rose 0.92% to Rs 1,507, Varun Beverages gained 0.80% to Rs 440.50 and Britannia Industries added 0.85% to Rs 5,645.50.<\/p>\n<p>The same names also appeared in the supplied most-active stock list. Their moves show that the session was not uniformly negative among widely followed FMCG counters. However, the overall index close and the 11-to-three decline-to-advance breadth split kept the sector\u2019s closing tone under pressure.<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/godrejcp\/godrej-consumer-products-ltd-share-price-today\">Godrej Consumer Products<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Rs 910, down 11.22%<\/td>\n<td>Largest percentage decline among the supplied displayed stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tataconsum\/tata-consumer-products-ltd-share-price-today\">Tata Consumer Products<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Rs 1,061.90, down 1.49%<\/td>\n<td>One of the leading declines in the sector basket.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ITC<\/td>\n<td>Rs 276.15, down 1.02%<\/td>\n<td>A listed heavyweight that ended lower.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nestle India<\/td>\n<td>Rs 1,507, up 0.92%<\/td>\n<td>Top percentage gainer among the supplied gainers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Britannia Industries<\/td>\n<td>Rs 5,645.50, up 0.85%<\/td>\n<td>Closed at its day high of Rs 5,645.50.<\/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>Nestle India led the supplied gainers with a 0.92% rise, closing at Rs 1,507 after trading between Rs 1,495.30 and Rs 1,515.70. Britannia Industries followed with a 0.85% gain to Rs 5,645.50, which matched its session high. Varun Beverages rose 0.80% to Rs 440.50, also closing at its day high.<\/p>\n<p>These gains offered positive pockets within the sector. Their presence is important when reading the day\u2019s index fall because it highlights divergence at the stock level rather than a decline in every displayed name.<\/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>Godrej Consumer Products was the largest supplied loser, falling Rs 115 or 11.22% to Rs 910. Its session range was Rs 907.80 to Rs 951.80, and the close was near the day\u2019s low. Tata Consumer Products declined 1.49% to Rs 1,061.90, while Emami fell 1.26% to Rs 397.25.<\/p>\n<p>ITC lost 1.02% to Rs 276.15 and United Spirits declined 0.88% to Rs 1,535. These declines, alongside losses in other displayed stocks, contributed to the negative breadth that accompanied the index\u2019s weaker close.<\/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<p>Godrej Consumer Products, Tata Consumer Products, Emami, ITC, Nestle India and Britannia Industries merit attention in the next session because they represented some of the largest positive or negative percentage moves in the supplied FMCG data. Godrej Consumer Products closed at Rs 910 after a sharp decline, while Tata Consumer Products and Emami also finished lower.<\/p>\n<p>On the positive side, Nestle India, Britannia Industries and Varun Beverages showed gains against the sector\u2019s overall decline. Tracking whether these divergent moves persist, narrow or reverse can help readers follow the internal tone of the index without treating any single session as a trading recommendation.<\/p>\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 from the session lies in the presence of three gainers, especially among supplied heavyweight names. Nestle India, Britannia Industries and Varun Beverages all ended higher, and both Britannia Industries and Varun Beverages closed at their respective day highs. The index also closed 233.95 points above its intraday low.<\/p>\n<p>These observations indicate that parts of the FMCG basket retained buying interest during the session. They do not change the day\u2019s negative index result, but they provide a more balanced view of the closing data.<\/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 case rests on the index\u2019s 0.73% fall, its close below the previous close and opening level, and the breadth of 11 decliners against three advancers. Godrej Consumer Products\u2019 11.22% decline was the sharpest supplied move, while several other stocks including Tata Consumer Products, Emami, ITC and United Spirits ended lower.<\/p>\n<p>The index also remained below the day high at the close. For the next session, the key factual markers will be whether the displayed breadth improves and whether the index can sustain movement away from the 48,195.40 intraday low recorded today.<\/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>The closing Bell reading for nifty fmcg today is one of sector-level pressure with uneven stock-level outcomes. A 358.50-point decline in the index, combined with 11 declining stocks, gives the session a bearish overall character.<\/p>\n<p>Yet the gainers deserve equal attention. Nestle India, Britannia Industries and Varun Beverages moved higher while the index declined, demonstrating that sector performance was differentiated rather than fully synchronised.<\/p>\n<p>The 459.70-point intraday range also captures a session in which the index moved materially from high to low before closing above the low. Readers can compare the next session\u2019s opening, range and closing position with these levels to assess how the sector\u2019s immediate price action evolves.<\/p>\n<p>For a broader daily market perspective, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a>. 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 12 August 2026 at 4:19 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=\"What_was_Nifty_FMCG_today\"><\/span>What was Nifty FMCG today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty FMCG closed at 48,429.35 on 12 August 2026, down 358.50 points or 0.73% from the previous close of 48,787.85.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_the_Nifty_FMCG_day_high_and_day_low\"><\/span>What were the Nifty FMCG day high and day low?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index recorded a day high of 48,655.10 and a day low of 48,195.40.<\/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 0.73%, 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=\"How_was_breadth_within_Nifty_FMCG\"><\/span>How was breadth within Nifty FMCG?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Among 15 displayed stocks, three advanced, 11 declined and one remained unchanged.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_were_the_top_Nifty_FMCG_gainers\"><\/span>Which stocks were the top Nifty FMCG gainers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nestle India gained 0.92%, Britannia Industries rose 0.85%, and Varun Beverages added 0.80%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stock_declined_the_most_in_Nifty_FMCG\"><\/span>Which stock declined the most in Nifty FMCG?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Godrej Consumer Products declined the most among the supplied displayed stocks, falling 11.22% to Rs 910.<\/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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