{"id":215997,"date":"2026-08-21T16:19:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T10:49:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-21-august-2026-closing-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T16:19:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T10:49:28","slug":"nifty-fmcg-today-21-august-2026-closing-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-21-august-2026-closing-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty FMCG Today: Index Falls 0.74% in Closing Bell Wrap"},"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-21-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-21-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Nifty_FMCG_today_end-of-session_sector_wrap\" title=\"Nifty FMCG today: end-of-session sector wrap\">Nifty FMCG today: end-of-session sector 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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Why_was_Nifty_FMCG_the_top_losing_sector_index\" title=\"Why was Nifty FMCG the top losing sector index?\">Why was Nifty FMCG the top losing sector index?<\/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-21-august-2026-closing-bell\/#What_were_Nifty_FMCGs_day_high_and_day_low\" title=\"What were Nifty FMCG\u2019s day high and day low?\">What were Nifty FMCG\u2019s 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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-21-august-2026-closing-bell\/#How_was_the_breadth_in_Nifty_FMCG\" title=\"How was the breadth in Nifty FMCG?\">How was the breadth 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-21-august-2026-closing-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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-21-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stock_fell_the_most_in_Nifty_FMCG\" title=\"Which stock fell the most in Nifty FMCG?\">Which stock fell 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-21-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> closed 352.30 points lower, down 0.74%, at 47,510.95 versus the previous close of 47,863.25.<\/li>\n<li>The index traded between 47,422.85 and 47,904.20 during the session, ending closer to its intraday low than its high.<\/li>\n<li>Market breadth was tilted lower: 11 of 15 tracked stocks declined, while four advanced and none were unchanged.<\/li>\n<li>Britannia Industries, Varun Beverages and Godrej Consumer Products were among the key laggards, while Nestle India led the gainers. The next session\u2019s price action in these names will be closely watched.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the Closing Bell update for 21 August 2026, <strong>nifty fmcg today<\/strong> reflected broad selling pressure across the consumer-staples basket. The index ended at 47,510.95, down 0.74% for the day, with weakness extending across a majority of its tracked stocks. Data in this report was last updated at 4:15:00 PM IST.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_FMCG_today_end-of-session_sector_wrap\"><\/span>Nifty FMCG today: end-of-session sector wrap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty FMCG started at 47,901.00, marginally above the previous close of 47,863.25, but could not sustain that early level. It marked a session high of 47,904.20 before moving lower and touching 47,422.85. The closing level of 47,510.95 represented a decline of 352.30 points from the previous close.<\/p>\n<p>The closing position is notable because the index finished only 88.10 points above its day low, while it remained 393.25 points below the day high. This places the end-of-session reading in the lower portion of the day\u2019s 481.35-point range. The move captures the actual index performance for the day and offers a direct view of the FMCG segment\u2019s closing tone.<\/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>Session reading<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Last traded price<\/td>\n<td>47,510.95<\/td>\n<td>Down 0.74%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>47,863.25<\/td>\n<td>Base for the daily comparison<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>47,904.20<\/td>\n<td>Recorded near the opening level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>47,422.85<\/td>\n<td>Intraday low for the session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The index\u2019s 352.30-point fall should be read alongside its intraday range. It opened at 47,901.00, traded just above that level at its high, and subsequently moved lower. At 47,510.95, Nifty FMCG closed below both its opening level and the previous close, making the daily direction unambiguous.<\/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 top losing sector index among the configured sector indices on 21 August 2026. Its 0.74% decline was steeper than Nifty Auto\u2019s 0.60% fall, Nifty IT\u2019s 0.46% decline, Nifty Pharma\u2019s 0.21% decline and Nifty Mid Select\u2019s marginal 0.01% dip. In contrast, Nifty Metal, Nifty Bank and Nifty Financial Services closed higher.<\/p>\n<p>This ranking places the FMCG index at the weakest end of the configured sector performance list for the session. The sector-level reading was reinforced by the breadth data, where declining stocks clearly outnumbered advancing stocks.<\/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 Nifty FMCG basket, 11 ended lower and four closed higher, with no unchanged stocks. The advance-decline ratio stood at 0.36, illustrating that declines were more widespread than gains across the index constituents.<\/p>\n<p>The breadth pattern matters because the index decline was not limited to one isolated stock move. Several consumer names closed in the red, including <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/britannia\/britannia-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Britannia Industries<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/vbl\/varun-beverages-ltd-share-price-today\">Varun Beverages<\/a>, Godrej Consumer Products, Patanjali Foods, Radico Khaitan, Emami, Colgate-Palmolive India, Marico, ITC, Tata Consumer Products and Hindustan Unilever. The four advances provided selective counterbalance but did not alter the overall negative breadth.<\/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>Among the named heavyweight stocks, Hindustan Unilever fell 0.64% to Rs 2,015.00 and ITC declined 0.83% to Rs 269.40. Varun Beverages dropped 1.87% to Rs 430.10, while Britannia Industries fell 3.30% to Rs 5,365.00. Nestle India was the exception within this group, advancing 1.31% to Rs 1,477.10.<\/p>\n<p>The named most-active set also included Hindustan Unilever, ITC, Nestle India, Varun Beverages and Britannia Industries. Their mixed but predominantly negative moves aligned with the wider breadth picture. Nestle India\u2019s gain showed that stock-specific strength remained visible within the sector, even as the index closed lower.<\/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>Britannia Industries<\/td>\n<td>Rs 5,365.00, -3.30%<\/td>\n<td>It was the largest percentage decliner among the highlighted stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Varun Beverages<\/td>\n<td>Rs 430.10, -1.87%<\/td>\n<td>Its fall added to the negative tone among key FMCG names.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Godrej Consumer Products<\/td>\n<td>Rs 933.00, -1.48%<\/td>\n<td>It featured among the prominent sector laggards.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nestle India<\/td>\n<td>Rs 1,477.10, +1.31%<\/td>\n<td>It was the strongest positive mover in the basket.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hindustan Unilever<\/td>\n<td>Rs 2,015.00, -0.64%<\/td>\n<td>Its lower close coincided with the index\u2019s weak finish.<\/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 topped the gainers with a 1.31% rise to Rs 1,477.10. United Spirits and United Breweries each gained 0.78%, closing at Rs 1,556.00 and Rs 1,348.90 respectively. Dabur India added 0.13% to Rs 400.50.<\/p>\n<p>These advances demonstrate that positive participation was present, though narrower than the day\u2019s selling. Nestle India traded between Rs 1,449.00 and Rs 1,485.40, ending below its intraday high but above its previous close of Rs 1,458.00. United Spirits and United Breweries also retained gains at the close.<\/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>Britannia Industries led the declines, falling Rs 183.00 or 3.30% to Rs 5,365.00. Its intraday low was Rs 5,342.00. Varun Beverages lost 1.87% to Rs 430.10 and ended at its day low. Godrej Consumer Products fell 1.48% to Rs 933.00, while Patanjali Foods and Radico Khaitan declined 1.22% and 1.20% respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Britannia\u2019s decline was the sharpest among the supplied top-loser list, while the losses in Varun Beverages and Godrej Consumer Products extended the pressure across multiple key names. These moves were observations from the closing prices and intraday ranges rather than explanations for the sector\u2019s decline.<\/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>Britannia Industries:<\/strong> It closed at Rs 5,365.00 after a 3.30% fall, with the day low at Rs 5,342.00.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Varun Beverages:<\/strong> The stock ended at Rs 430.10, down 1.87%, matching its intraday low.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nestle India:<\/strong> It closed at Rs 1,477.10, up 1.31%, after trading as high as Rs 1,485.40.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Godrej Consumer Products:<\/strong> It ended at Rs 933.00, down 1.48%, following a session range of Rs 928.00 to Rs 945.80.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hindustan Unilever:<\/strong> It finished at Rs 2,015.00, down 0.64%, after a low of Rs 2,012.00.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ITC:<\/strong> It closed at Rs 269.40, down 0.83%, near its day low of Rs 269.00.<\/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 within the session came from the four advancing stocks. Nestle India\u2019s 1.31% gain was the strongest positive move, while United Spirits and United Breweries each added 0.78%. Dabur India also closed marginally higher. These gains show that participation was not uniformly negative across the FMCG basket.<\/p>\n<p>For the index, the close of 47,510.95 remained above the intraday low of 47,422.85. That is a factual closing observation after a volatile day range, while the next session will show whether the positive pockets broaden.<\/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 centres on the 0.74% index decline, the close below the opening and previous-close levels, and the 11-to-four decline-to-advance breadth split. The index also ended in the lower section of its day range, while major laggards included Britannia Industries, Varun Beverages and Godrej Consumer Products.<\/p>\n<p>Hindustan Unilever and ITC also closed lower, alongside other declines in Tata Consumer Products, Marico, Colgate-Palmolive India, Emami, Radico Khaitan and Patanjali Foods. This combination of broader weakness and lower closes in several prominent stocks kept the sector\u2019s end-of-session tone cautious.<\/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 <strong>nifty fmcg today<\/strong> reading was defined by a lower close, negative breadth and a finish near the lower end of the day\u2019s range. The index\u2019s opening level of 47,901.00 and high of 47,904.20 were followed by a move to 47,422.85, before the close at 47,510.95.<\/p>\n<p>The most important contrast inside the sector was between the broad decline and the selective strength in Nestle India, United Spirits, United Breweries and Dabur India. Their gains offset only a portion of the wider weakness, as 11 of 15 stocks finished lower.<\/p>\n<p>Attention in the next session can remain on whether the weaker names stabilise after their closing moves and whether the day\u2019s gainers retain their positive momentum. Readers can track the broader market context through <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a> and follow the sector on the Nifty FMCG screener.<\/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 21 August 2026 at 4:18 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 47,510.95 on 21 August 2026, down 352.30 points or 0.74% from the previous close of 47,863.25.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_Nifty_FMCG_the_top_losing_sector_index\"><\/span>Why was Nifty FMCG the top losing sector index?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its 0.74% decline was the largest fall among the configured sector indices for the session.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_Nifty_FMCGs_day_high_and_day_low\"><\/span>What were Nifty FMCG\u2019s day high and day low?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index recorded a day high of 47,904.20 and a day low of 47,422.85.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_the_breadth_in_Nifty_FMCG\"><\/span>How was the breadth in Nifty FMCG?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Eleven of 15 tracked stocks declined, four advanced 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>Nestle India was the top gainer, rising 1.31% to Rs 1,477.10.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stock_fell_the_most_in_Nifty_FMCG\"><\/span>Which stock fell the most in Nifty FMCG?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Britannia Industries was the top loser, declining 3.30% to Rs 5,365.00.<\/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. 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