{"id":200625,"date":"2026-08-13T10:03:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T04:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-13-august-2026-opening-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T10:03:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T04:33:35","slug":"nifty-fmcg-today-13-august-2026-opening-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-13-august-2026-opening-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty FMCG Today: Flat at 48,429.85 in Opening Trade"},"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-13-august-2026-opening-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-13-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Nifty_FMCG_today_a_steady_opening\" title=\"Nifty FMCG today: a steady opening\">Nifty FMCG today: a steady opening<\/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-13-august-2026-opening-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-13-august-2026-opening-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-13-august-2026-opening-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-13-august-2026-opening-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-13-august-2026-opening-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-13-august-2026-opening-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-13-august-2026-opening-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-13-august-2026-opening-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-13-august-2026-opening-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-13-august-2026-opening-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-13-august-2026-opening-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-13-august-2026-opening-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-13-august-2026-opening-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-13-august-2026-opening-bell\/#What_is_Nifty_FMCG_today\" title=\"What is Nifty FMCG today?\">What is 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-13-august-2026-opening-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-13-august-2026-opening-bell\/#How_was_Nifty_FMCG_breadth_in_early_trade\" title=\"How was Nifty FMCG breadth in early trade?\">How was Nifty FMCG breadth in early trade?<\/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-13-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Which_stock_gained_the_most_in_Nifty_FMCG\" title=\"Which stock gained the most in Nifty FMCG?\">Which stock gained the most in 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-13-august-2026-opening-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><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-13-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Why_was_Nifty_FMCG_ranked_second_among_gaining_sectors\" title=\"Why was Nifty FMCG ranked second among gaining sectors?\">Why was Nifty FMCG ranked second among gaining sectors?<\/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-13-august-2026-opening-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> was at 48,429.85 in early trade on 13 August 2026, up 0.50 point from its previous close of 48,429.35, a 0.00% move.<\/li>\n<li>Breadth was marginally positive: eight of 15 tracked stocks advanced while seven declined, with no unchanged stocks.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/radico\/radico-khaitan-ltd-share-price-today\">Radico Khaitan Ltd.<\/a> led the gainers, while Patanjali Foods Ltd., Dabur India Ltd. and Varun Beverages Ltd. were among the notable laggards.<\/li>\n<li>Watch whether the index holds near its opening level and whether positive participation broadens beyond the leading gainers during the session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Early-session update:<\/strong> The nifty fmcg today reading presents a broadly steady start rather than a decisive directional move. The index was almost unchanged versus the prior close, even as individual FMCG stocks showed a mixed pattern. Prices in this update are as of 13 August 2026 at 10:00:00 AM IST.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_FMCG_today_a_steady_opening\"><\/span>Nifty FMCG today: a steady opening<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty FMCG opened at 48,400.45 and moved to 48,429.85 by the early-session update. That placed the index 0.50 point above the previous close of 48,429.35. In percentage terms, the change rounded to 0.00%, underlining how narrowly the index was trading around its previous settlement level.<\/p>\n<p>The opening pattern was not uniform across the sector. Eight stocks were in positive territory and seven were lower. This mildly favourable breadth coexisted with an index that was virtually flat, showing that gains and losses across the tracked FMCG basket were closely balanced in their aggregate effect. The early reading is therefore one of stability, with selective stock-level movement rather than a broad sector-wide surge.<\/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>Measure<\/th>\n<th>Level<\/th>\n<th>Early-session reading<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Last traded price<\/td>\n<td>48,429.85<\/td>\n<td>0.50 point above previous close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>48,429.35<\/td>\n<td>Reference level for the day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>48,491.05<\/td>\n<td>Highest level recorded so far<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>48,302.30<\/td>\n<td>Lowest level recorded so far<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day open<\/td>\n<td>48,400.45<\/td>\n<td>Below the previous close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The index covered a 188.75-point range between its day low and day high. Its last traded price was 61.20 points below the intraday high and 127.55 points above the intraday low. It was also 29.40 points above the opening mark. These are observations from the opening phase and describe the day\u2019s range so far, not a forecast of subsequent movement.<\/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 selected as the second top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices in this opening-bell scan. Its actual movement was a gain of 0.50 point, or 0.00% when rounded to two decimal places. The ranking reflects the relative sector-index screen at this point in the session, while the absolute move itself remained modest.<\/p>\n<p>The distinction matters for readers tracking nifty fmcg today: a second-place position in the configured sector ranking does not imply a large advance. Here, the index\u2019s relative placement sits alongside an essentially flat price change. The sector\u2019s early resilience is visible in its ability to remain slightly above the previous close, but the small numerical gain calls for measured interpretation.<\/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>Of the 15 displayable stocks in the index, eight advanced and seven declined, producing an advance-decline ratio of 1.14. There were no unchanged stocks. This gives the sector a narrow positive breadth edge, with more names gaining than falling, although the split remained close.<\/p>\n<p>Positive participation came from Radico Khaitan, Nestle India, Godrej Consumer Products, United Breweries, Tata Consumer Products, Britannia Industries, ITC and Marico. On the declining side, Patanjali Foods, Dabur India, Varun Beverages, Colgate-Palmolive (India), United Spirits, Hindustan Unilever and Emami traded lower. Such a close split helps explain why the index stayed near flat despite a positive count of advancers.<\/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 named heavyweight set was mixed. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. traded at 2,057.90, down 0.25%, while ITC Ltd. was up 0.11% at 276.45. Nestle India Ltd. gained 0.47% to 1,514.10, Varun Beverages Ltd. declined 0.70% to 437.40, and Britannia Industries Ltd. rose 0.13% to 5,653.00.<\/p>\n<p>This combination points to divided movement among the major names, rather than one-way heavyweight participation. The same set also featured in the available activity list. For the index, the notable point is that gains in Nestle India, ITC and Britannia Industries were offset by declines in Hindustan Unilever and Varun Beverages, while the wider constituent list retained a slight positive breadth advantage.<\/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>Radico Khaitan Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>4,594.50, up 1.36%<\/td>\n<td>It was the strongest percentage gainer in the tracked basket.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nestle India Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>1,514.10, up 0.47%<\/td>\n<td>Its positive move stood out among the named heavyweight stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hindustan Unilever Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>2,057.90, down 0.25%<\/td>\n<td>It was lower despite the index holding marginally above the previous close.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Varun Beverages Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>437.40, down 0.70%<\/td>\n<td>It was among the sharper declines in the heavyweight group.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Patanjali Foods Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>349.60, down 0.85%<\/td>\n<td>It was the largest percentage decliner among the tracked stocks.<\/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>Radico Khaitan led the positive side, rising 1.36% to 4,594.50 after opening at 4,533.00. Its intraday high was 4,606.00. Nestle India followed with a 0.47% rise to 1,514.10. Godrej Consumer Products gained 0.32% to 912.90, while United Breweries advanced 0.24% to 1,391.70. Tata Consumer Products added 0.14% to 1,063.40. These gains supported the positive side of sector breadth.<\/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>Patanjali Foods fell 0.85% to 349.60, followed by <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/dabur\/dabur-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Dabur India Ltd.<\/a>, down 0.75% to 408.15. Varun Beverages declined 0.70% to 437.40, and Colgate-Palmolive (India) slipped 0.69% to 1,991.10. United Spirits was down 0.48% at 1,527.60. The declines were meaningful at the stock level but were balanced by advances elsewhere, leaving the sector index nearly unchanged.<\/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>Radico Khaitan remains relevant after its 1.36% advance and movement between 4,525.20 and 4,606.00. Nestle India is also in focus following its 0.47% gain and a day high of 1,516.40. Investors may track Godrej Consumer Products after its 0.32% rise, and <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/britannia\/britannia-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Britannia Industries Ltd.<\/a> after its 0.13% gain.<\/p>\n<p>On the other side, Patanjali Foods and Varun Beverages merit attention after their respective 0.85% and 0.70% declines. These are stocks to monitor for price behaviour and participation, not buy or sell calls.<\/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 is modest but clear: Nifty FMCG was above its previous close, it traded above its opening level at the time of the update, and advancers outnumbered decliners by eight to seven. Radico Khaitan\u2019s 1.36% rise, together with gains in Nestle India, Godrej Consumer Products, United Breweries, Tata Consumer Products, Britannia Industries, ITC and Marico, supplied positive pockets across the basket.<\/p>\n<p>The index also remained well above its intraday low of 48,302.30 at the update. This indicates that the early-session low had not defined the prevailing level by 10:00 AM IST.<\/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 evidence is equally important. The index gain was only 0.50 point and rounded to 0.00%, leaving little margin to describe the session as a strong sector advance. Seven of 15 stocks were lower, including Hindustan Unilever, Varun Beverages, Patanjali Foods, Dabur India, Colgate-Palmolive (India), United Spirits and Emami.<\/p>\n<p>The index also remained below its day high of 48,491.05. With breadth only narrowly positive and key stocks divided, the early-session position calls for attention to whether gains widen or whether declines regain influence through the rest of the trading day.<\/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 nifty fmcg today update is best read as a stable, mixed opening. The sector held a slight gain versus the previous close, but the movement was too small to establish a decisive early trend. Its second-place standing in the configured sector ranking is a relative result, while the index itself stayed practically unchanged.<\/p>\n<p>Stock selection was more pronounced than the index move. Radico Khaitan was the clear upside leader, while Patanjali Foods led the declines. Nestle India and Godrej Consumer Products added to the positive list, whereas weakness in Varun Beverages and other declining names restrained the broader index reading.<\/p>\n<p>The near-even breadth split makes intraday follow-through important. A continued positive count of advancers, particularly if accompanied by steadier movement in the named heavyweight group, would improve the breadth picture. Conversely, a widening decline count would alter the balance that currently keeps the index close to flat.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can follow the wider market context through <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 13 August 2026 at 10:02 AM 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_is_Nifty_FMCG_today\"><\/span>What is Nifty FMCG today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty FMCG was at 48,429.85 at 10:00:00 AM IST on 13 August 2026, up 0.50 point or 0.00% from 48,429.35.<\/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 recorded a day high of 48,491.05 and a day low of 48,302.30 in the early session.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_Nifty_FMCG_breadth_in_early_trade\"><\/span>How was Nifty FMCG breadth in early trade?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Eight of 15 tracked stocks advanced, seven declined and none were unchanged.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stock_gained_the_most_in_Nifty_FMCG\"><\/span>Which stock gained the most in Nifty FMCG?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Radico Khaitan Ltd. was the top gainer, rising 1.36% to 4,594.50.<\/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>Patanjali Foods Ltd. was the top decliner, down 0.85% to 349.60.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_Nifty_FMCG_ranked_second_among_gaining_sectors\"><\/span>Why was Nifty FMCG ranked second among gaining sectors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It was the second top gaining sector index in the configured sector-index scan, with an actual gain of 0.50 point that rounded to 0.00%.<\/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. This sector-index update is for informational and educational purposes only and is not personalized investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"headline\":\"Nifty FMCG Today: Flat at 48,429.85 in Opening Trade\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-13T04:30:00.280Z\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-13T04:30:00.280Z\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-13-august-2026-opening-bell\/\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Univest\"},\"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Univest\"},\"about\":\"Nifty FMCG sector index movement\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Nifty FMCG today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Nifty FMCG was at 48,429.85 at 10:00:00 AM IST on 13 August 2026, up 0.50 point or 0.00% from 48,429.35.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What was the Nifty FMCG intraday range?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The index recorded a day high of 48,491.05 and a day low of 48,302.30 in the early session.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How was Nifty FMCG breadth in early trade?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Eight of 15 tracked stocks advanced, seven declined and none were unchanged.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which stock gained the most in Nifty FMCG?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Radico Khaitan Ltd. was the top gainer, rising 1.36% to 4,594.50.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which stock declined the most in Nifty FMCG?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Patanjali Foods Ltd. was the top decliner, down 0.85% to 349.60.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why was Nifty FMCG ranked second among gaining sectors?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It was the second top gaining sector index in the configured sector-index scan, with an actual gain of 0.50 point that rounded to 0.00%.\"}}]}<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nifty FMCG was nearly unchanged at 48,429.85 in early trade on 13 August 2026, up 0.50 point. 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