{"id":222681,"date":"2026-08-28T16:19:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T10:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-28-august-2026-closing-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T16:19:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T10:49:35","slug":"nifty-fmcg-today-28-august-2026-closing-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-28-august-2026-closing-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty FMCG Today: Index Ends 0.46% Lower on 28 August 2026"},"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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-28-august-2026-closing-bell\/#How_was_Nifty_FMCG_breadth_today\" title=\"How was Nifty FMCG breadth today?\">How was Nifty FMCG 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-28-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stocks_gained_in_Nifty_FMCG\" title=\"Which stocks gained in Nifty FMCG?\">Which stocks gained 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-28-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stocks_were_the_biggest_Nifty_FMCG_losers\" title=\"Which stocks were the biggest Nifty FMCG losers?\">Which stocks were the biggest Nifty FMCG losers?<\/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-28-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 215.45 points, or 0.46%, lower at 46,815 on 28 August 2026.<\/li>\n<li>The index closed below its previous close of 47,030.45 after moving between an intraday high of 47,118.90 and a low of 46,622.15.<\/li>\n<li>Market breadth was negative: 11 of the 15 tracked FMCG stocks declined, while four advanced and none were unchanged.<\/li>\n<li>Emami, Varun Beverages and ITC were among the largest percentage losers, while Nestle India and Britannia Industries were among the gainers. The next session will be watched for whether participation broadens beyond the four advancing stocks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>nifty fmcg today<\/strong> reflected a weaker end-of-session picture on Friday, with the index finishing in the red despite selective gains in a few prominent names. The figures in this closing wrap are as of 28 August 2026 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_wrap\"><\/span>Nifty FMCG today: end-of-session wrap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty FMCG settled at 46,815, down 215.45 points from the previous close of 47,030.45. In percentage terms, the decline was 0.46%. The index opened at 47,118.25 and marked its day high at 47,118.90, before slipping to a low of 46,622.15. It ultimately closed below both the opening level and the previous close.<\/p>\n<p>The session\u2019s range was 496.75 points, calculated from the day\u2019s high and low. The close stood 192.85 points above the intraday low, but 303.90 points below the day\u2019s high. This places the closing level in the lower part of the day\u2019s range and captures the pressure visible across a majority of the tracked FMCG shares.<\/p>\n<p>The FMCG index was the top losing sector index among the configured sector indices for the session. That ranking reflects its 0.46% fall, rather than a view on the sector\u2019s outlook beyond the day\u2019s price action.<\/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<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Last traded price<\/td>\n<td>46,815<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>47,030.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day change<\/td>\n<td>-215.45 (-0.46%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day open<\/td>\n<td>47,118.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>47,118.90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>46,622.15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The index began the day above the previous close, but did not retain that opening position by the close. Its high was only marginally above the opening level, while the move to 46,622.15 marked the session\u2019s lower point. The final reading of 46,815 showed some distance from that low without returning to the prior close.<\/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>Among the configured sector indices, Nifty FMCG was the leading loser on 28 August. Nifty Auto was lower by 0.11% and Nifty Bank slipped 0.02%, whereas Nifty Financial Services, Nifty Mid Select, Nifty IT, Nifty Pharma and Nifty Metal ended higher. Nifty FMCG\u2019s 0.46% fall was therefore the largest percentage decline within this configured sector set.<\/p>\n<p>For readers tracking the sector alongside the wider market, the ranking is a concise way to place the day\u2019s move in context. It confirms that consumer-staples stocks, as represented by this index, had a weaker session than the other configured declining sector indices.<\/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>Breadth was tilted clearly towards declines. Of the 15 display-safe stocks tracked in Nifty FMCG, 11 closed lower and four closed higher, with no stock unchanged. The advance-decline ratio was 0.36, meaning the number of advancing stocks was substantially lower than the number of declining stocks.<\/p>\n<p>This breadth picture aligns with the negative index close. The weakness was not limited to one isolated stock move: losses were spread across several names, including Emami, Varun Beverages, ITC, Colgate-Palmolive (India), United Breweries, Godrej Consumer Products, United Spirits and Marico. At the same time, gains in Nestle India, Britannia Industries, Hindustan Unilever and Patanjali Foods provided selective positive participation.<\/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 heavyweight stock set presented a mixed picture. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindunilvr\/hindustan-unilever-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindustan Unilever<\/a> rose 0.07% to Rs 2,010.40, Nestle India gained 0.32% to Rs 1,454.60, and Britannia Industries added 0.20% to Rs 5,308.50. In contrast, ITC fell 1.12% to Rs 266 and Varun Beverages declined 1.13% to Rs 414.<\/p>\n<p>The same names featured in the supplied active-stock set, making their divergent moves particularly relevant to the sector\u2019s closing composition. The modest gains in three of these names did not offset the declines in ITC and Varun Beverages alongside the broader negative breadth.<\/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\/emamiltd\/emami-ltd-share-price-today\">Emami<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Rs 379.40, -2.14%<\/td>\n<td>It was the largest percentage decliner among the highlighted stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/vbl\/varun-beverages-ltd-share-price-today\">Varun Beverages<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Rs 414, -1.13%<\/td>\n<td>Its decline was among the sharper moves in the heavyweight set.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/itc\/itc-ltd-share-price-today\">ITC<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Rs 266, -1.12%<\/td>\n<td>It was lower within the supplied heavyweight and active-stock lists.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Colgate-Palmolive (India)<\/td>\n<td>Rs 1,826.90, -0.98%<\/td>\n<td>It was among the day\u2019s leading negative movers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nestle India<\/td>\n<td>Rs 1,454.60, +0.32%<\/td>\n<td>It led the positive movers within the index.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Britannia Industries<\/td>\n<td>Rs 5,308.50, +0.20%<\/td>\n<td>It delivered a positive close despite the sector decline.<\/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 was the top gainer, rising Rs 4.60, or 0.32%, to Rs 1,454.60. Britannia Industries followed with a gain of Rs 10.50, or 0.20%, to Rs 5,308.50. Hindustan Unilever advanced Rs 1.40, or 0.07%, while Patanjali Foods rose Rs 0.20, or 0.06%.<\/p>\n<p>These four advances explain the positive side of the breadth count. Nestle India traded between Rs 1,438 and Rs 1,456.50, while Britannia Industries ranged from Rs 5,276.50 to Rs 5,355 during the session.<\/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>Emami led the declines, falling Rs 8.30, or 2.14%, to Rs 379.40. Varun Beverages dropped Rs 4.75, or 1.13%, and ITC declined Rs 3, or 1.12%. Colgate-Palmolive (India) was down Rs 18.10, or 0.98%, while United Breweries slipped Rs 12.50, or 0.93%.<\/p>\n<p>Emami\u2019s low was Rs 378.30 against a high of Rs 388.55. Varun Beverages traded between Rs 412.20 and Rs 420.90, and ITC ranged from Rs 264.80 to Rs 269. These are intraday price observations rather than explanations for their moves.<\/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>Emami, Varun Beverages, ITC, Nestle India, Britannia Industries and Hindustan Unilever will be among the FMCG names to monitor next session. Emami, Varun Beverages and ITC were prominent losers, while Nestle India, Britannia Industries and Hindustan Unilever ended higher. Watching whether these divided performances persist can help readers assess whether the sector\u2019s breadth remains negative or starts to improve.<\/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 four gainers despite the sector\u2019s overall decline. Nestle India led the positive movers, while Britannia Industries and Hindustan Unilever also ended higher. Nifty FMCG also finished above its intraday low of 46,622.15, closing at 46,815.<\/p>\n<p>These facts show that the session contained selective resilience even as the index ended lower. Any subsequent improvement in the number of advancing shares would be a measurable development for those following the sector.<\/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 is based on the index\u2019s negative close, its position below the previous close and opening level, and the 11-to-four decline-to-advance breadth. The 0.46% fall made Nifty FMCG the top losing sector index in the configured group.<\/p>\n<p>Several highlighted stocks fell by close to or more than 1%, including Emami, Varun Beverages and ITC. The next session\u2019s price action can indicate whether this broad negative participation eases or continues.<\/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 data shows a sector under pressure on the day, with the index ending lower and the majority of tracked stocks in the red. The 496.75-point intraday range also shows that Nifty FMCG saw movement on both sides of its opening level before settling below it.<\/p>\n<p>The split within the heavyweight set is important. Gains in Nestle India, Britannia Industries and Hindustan Unilever stood alongside declines in ITC and Varun Beverages. This mixed leadership profile coincided with a negative sector close rather than broad upside participation.<\/p>\n<p>For the next trading session, readers can compare the index level with 46,815 and observe the breadth balance across the 15 tracked shares. The sector screener and <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a> provide a way to follow updated market levels and stock moves.<\/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 28 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 46,815 on 28 August 2026, down 215.45 points or 0.46% from the previous close.<\/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 46,622.15 and 47,118.90 during the session.<\/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 0.46% 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=\"How_was_Nifty_FMCG_breadth_today\"><\/span>How was Nifty FMCG breadth today?<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_stocks_gained_in_Nifty_FMCG\"><\/span>Which stocks gained in Nifty FMCG?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nestle India, Britannia Industries, Hindustan Unilever and Patanjali Foods ended higher.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_were_the_biggest_Nifty_FMCG_losers\"><\/span>Which stocks were the biggest Nifty FMCG losers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Emami, Varun Beverages, ITC, Colgate-Palmolive (India) and United Breweries were the leading losers.<\/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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