{"id":224723,"date":"2026-08-31T16:20:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T10:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-31-august-2026-closing-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T16:20:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T10:50:39","slug":"nifty-fmcg-today-31-august-2026-closing-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-31-august-2026-closing-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty FMCG Today: Index Falls 1.69% 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-31-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-31-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Nifty_FMCG_today_closing-session_wrap\" title=\"Nifty FMCG today: closing-session wrap\">Nifty FMCG today: closing-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-31-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-31-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-31-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-31-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-31-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-31-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-31-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-31-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-31-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-31-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-31-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-31-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-31-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-31-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-31-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Why_was_Nifty_FMCG_the_second_top_losing_sector_index\" title=\"Why was Nifty FMCG the second top losing sector index?\">Why was Nifty FMCG the second 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-31-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-31-august-2026-closing-bell\/#How_was_the_breadth_in_Nifty_FMCG_stocks\" title=\"How was the breadth in Nifty FMCG stocks?\">How was the breadth in Nifty FMCG stocks?<\/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-31-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stocks_gained_in_the_Nifty_FMCG_basket\" title=\"Which stocks gained in the Nifty FMCG basket?\">Which stocks gained in the Nifty FMCG basket?<\/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-31-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_were_the_biggest_Nifty_FMCG_losers\" title=\"Which were the biggest Nifty FMCG losers?\">Which 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-31-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 1.69% lower at 46,025.55, down 789.45 points from its previous close of 46,815.00.<\/li>\n<li>The index traded between 46,023.20 and 46,722.10 during the session, with the closing level only 2.35 points above the day\u2019s low.<\/li>\n<li>Breadth was distinctly negative: 13 of the 15 tracked FMCG stocks declined, while two advanced.<\/li>\n<li>Emami Ltd., ITC Ltd. and Varun Beverages Ltd. were among the sharpest decliners, while Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. and Nestle India Ltd. gained. The next-session focus remains on whether the pressure remains broad-based or the two gainers attract further attention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Nifty FMCG today<\/strong> finished the 31 August 2026 session as the second top losing sector index among the configured sector indices. The end-of-session picture was defined by a broad decline across FMCG names, even as select stocks posted notable gains.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_FMCG_today_closing-session_wrap\"><\/span>Nifty FMCG today: closing-session wrap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty FMCG closed at 46,025.55, compared with 46,815.00 at the previous close, a fall of 789.45 points or 1.69%. The index opened at 46,706.00 and briefly touched 46,722.10, but it moved lower through the session and ended near its intraday low of 46,023.20.<\/p>\n<p>The gap between the day\u2019s high and low was 698.90 points, showing a wide trading range. More importantly, the closing value was near the bottom of that range. This is an observation of the session\u2019s price path rather than an indication of what the index will do next.<\/p>\n<p>The sector\u2019s closing performance reflected selling across a large share of the tracked stocks. The positive moves in Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. and Nestle India Ltd. provided stock-specific counterpoints, but they did not offset the wider weakness visible in the index.<\/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>Value<\/th>\n<th>Session reading<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>46,815.00<\/td>\n<td>Reference level for the day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Open<\/td>\n<td>46,706.00<\/td>\n<td>Below the previous close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>46,722.10<\/td>\n<td>Highest level during the session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>46,023.20<\/td>\n<td>Lowest level during the session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Close\/LTP<\/td>\n<td>46,025.55<\/td>\n<td>Down 789.45 points, or 1.69%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The index\u2019s LTP of 46,025.55 was 2.35 points above its day low. Its opening level of 46,706.00 was also below the previous close, and the index did not regain that reference level during the session.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sector_ranking\"><\/span>Sector ranking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Within the configured sector-index set, Nifty FMCG was the second top losing sector index on 31 August. Nifty Metal was the only sector index with a larger percentage decline, falling 2.45%. Nifty FMCG\u2019s 1.69% decline was steeper than the losses seen in Nifty IT, down 0.29%, and Nifty Auto, down 0.04%.<\/p>\n<p>This ranking places the FMCG pack near the weaker end of the sectoral performance table for the day. At the same time, sector rankings describe relative daily movement and should be read alongside the index\u2019s own price range and constituent breadth.<\/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 data showed 13 decliners and two advancers among 15 display-safe FMCG stocks, with no unchanged stocks. That translates to an advance-decline ratio of 0.15, underscoring that the index\u2019s negative close was accompanied by broad participation on the downside.<\/p>\n<p>The two advancing stocks were Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. and Nestle India Ltd. Every other tracked stock in the index closed lower. Such breadth provides useful context because it shows the day\u2019s pressure was not confined to one or two names.<\/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 focus list featured a mixed but predominantly weak set of moves. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindunilvr\/hindustan-unilever-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindustan Unilever Ltd.<\/a> fell 2.14% to \u20b91,967.40 and <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/itc\/itc-ltd-share-price-today\">ITC Ltd.<\/a> declined 3.95% to \u20b9255.50. Varun Beverages Ltd. dropped 3.27% to \u20b9400.45, while Britannia Industries Ltd. eased 1.10% to \u20b95,250.00.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/nestleind\/nestle-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Nestle India Ltd.<\/a> rose 2.88% to \u20b91,496.50. The same names also appeared in the supplied most-active focus list, alongside the broader stock-level pattern of losses. This combination highlights a session in which one heavyweight gainer stood against declines in several other prominent names.<\/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>Emami Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9364.00, down 4.06%<\/td>\n<td>Largest percentage decline among the listed sector stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ITC Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9255.50, down 3.95%<\/td>\n<td>A sharp fall in a heavyweight focus-list stock.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,897.60, up 3.87%<\/td>\n<td>The strongest percentage gainer and closed at its day high.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Varun Beverages Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9400.45, down 3.27%<\/td>\n<td>Closed at its day low after a sizeable decline.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nestle India Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,496.50, up 2.88%<\/td>\n<td>One of only two advancing stocks and closed at its day high.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hindustan Unilever Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,967.40, down 2.14%<\/td>\n<td>Its decline aligned with the broader negative sector breadth.<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/colpal\/colgate-palmolive-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd.<\/a> led the gainers, rising \u20b970.70 or 3.87% to \u20b91,897.60. The stock moved between \u20b91,803.70 and \u20b91,897.60 and finished at the day\u2019s high. Nestle India Ltd. gained \u20b941.90 or 2.88% to \u20b91,496.50, also ending at its intraday high.<\/p>\n<p>These gains were meaningful positive exceptions within a session where only two of the 15 tracked stocks advanced. Their closing positions at the day highs are notable session observations, while the sector index itself remained near its day low.<\/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 Ltd. was the largest percentage loser, falling \u20b915.40 or 4.06% to \u20b9364.00. ITC Ltd. followed with a \u20b910.50 decline, or 3.95%, to \u20b9255.50. Varun Beverages Ltd. lost \u20b913.55, or 3.27%, and Radico Khaitan Ltd. declined \u20b9120.00, or 2.61%, to \u20b94,485.00.<\/p>\n<p>Hindustan Unilever Ltd. fell \u20b943.00, or 2.14%, while United Breweries Ltd., Godrej Consumer Products Ltd., United Spirits Ltd., Dabur India Ltd. and Marico Ltd. also ended lower. The distribution of declines across consumer staples, beverages and other FMCG names matched the sector\u2019s negative breadth.<\/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>Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd.:<\/strong> after a 3.87% gain and a close at \u20b91,897.60, its follow-through will be in focus.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nestle India Ltd.:<\/strong> the stock rose 2.88% to \u20b91,496.50 and finished at its day high.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ITC Ltd.:<\/strong> it declined 3.95% and closed at \u20b9255.50, its day low.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emami Ltd.:<\/strong> its 4.06% fall made it the sharpest percentage loser in the group.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hindustan Unilever Ltd.:<\/strong> the stock ended 2.14% lower at \u20b91,967.40, also at its day low.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Varun Beverages Ltd.:<\/strong> it closed 3.27% lower at \u20b9400.45, matching its session low.<\/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 day\u2019s data came from the two advancing stocks. Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. and Nestle India Ltd. delivered gains of 3.87% and 2.88%, respectively, and both closed at their intraday highs. Their moves show that positive price action was present in select parts of the FMCG basket despite the index-level decline.<\/p>\n<p>Nifty FMCG also ended marginally above its intraday low rather than exactly at it. For the next session, market participants can observe whether these isolated strengths broaden into improved participation across more stocks.<\/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 anchored in the 1.69% index fall, the close near the session low and the 13-to-two decline-advance split. The index opened below the previous close, recorded a limited early high, and subsequently fell to 46,023.20 before ending at 46,025.55.<\/p>\n<p>Several prominent stocks in the supplied heavyweight focus list closed lower, including Hindustan Unilever Ltd., ITC Ltd., Varun Beverages Ltd. and Britannia Industries Ltd. Whether the next session sees narrower or wider breadth will be a key measure of the sector\u2019s immediate market tone.<\/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 presents a clear contrast: Nifty FMCG today was among the weakest configured sector indices, while two stocks posted strong gains. The index\u2019s 1.69% decline and near-low close make the aggregate sector move the central feature of the session.<\/p>\n<p>Breadth adds conviction to that reading. With 13 declines out of 15 tracked stocks, the weakness was broad rather than limited to a single constituent. The performance of ITC Ltd., Hindustan Unilever Ltd. and Varun Beverages Ltd. was especially relevant because these names appeared in the supplied heavyweight and focus lists.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, the gains in Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. and Nestle India Ltd. show that the sector did not move uniformly. Their respective closes at day highs stood apart from the index, which ended only 2.35 points above its intraday low.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can track subsequent sector developments through <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-fmcg\">Nifty FMCG screener<\/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 31 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 46,025.55 on 31 August 2026, down 789.45 points or 1.69% from the previous close of 46,815.00.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_Nifty_FMCG_the_second_top_losing_sector_index\"><\/span>Why was Nifty FMCG the second top losing sector index?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its 1.69% decline was the second-largest fall among the configured sector indices. Nifty Metal fell more, declining 2.45%.<\/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\u2019s day high was 46,722.10 and its day low was 46,023.20.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_the_breadth_in_Nifty_FMCG_stocks\"><\/span>How was the breadth in Nifty FMCG stocks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Among 15 tracked stocks, two advanced and 13 declined, with no unchanged stocks.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_gained_in_the_Nifty_FMCG_basket\"><\/span>Which stocks gained in the Nifty FMCG basket?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. gained 3.87%, while Nestle India Ltd. rose 2.88%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_were_the_biggest_Nifty_FMCG_losers\"><\/span>Which were the biggest Nifty FMCG losers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Emami Ltd. fell 4.06%, ITC Ltd. declined 3.95%, and Varun Beverages Ltd. dropped 3.27%.<\/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: Index Falls 1.69% in Closing Bell\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-31T10:45:01.158Z\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-31T10:45:01.158Z\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-31-august-2026-closing-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 was Nifty FMCG today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Nifty FMCG closed at 46,025.55 on 31 August 2026, down 789.45 points or 1.69% from the previous close of 46,815.00.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why was Nifty FMCG the second top losing sector index?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Its 1.69% decline was the second-largest fall among the configured sector indices. 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