{"id":225102,"date":"2026-09-01T10:01:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T04:31:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-1-september-2026-opening-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T10:01:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T04:31:22","slug":"nifty-fmcg-today-1-september-2026-opening-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-1-september-2026-opening-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty FMCG Today: Index Gains 0.39% 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-1-september-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-1-september-2026-opening-bell\/#Nifty_FMCG_today_early-session_update\" title=\"Nifty FMCG today: early-session update\">Nifty FMCG today: early-session update<\/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-1-september-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-1-september-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-1-september-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-1-september-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-1-september-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-1-september-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-1-september-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-1-september-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-1-september-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-1-september-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-1-september-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-1-september-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-1-september-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-1-september-2026-opening-bell\/#1_What_is_Nifty_FMCG_today\" title=\"1. What is Nifty FMCG today?\">1. 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-1-september-2026-opening-bell\/#2_What_was_the_previous_close_of_Nifty_FMCG\" title=\"2. What was the previous close of Nifty FMCG?\">2. What was the previous close of Nifty FMCG?<\/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-1-september-2026-opening-bell\/#3_What_were_the_day_high_and_day_low_for_Nifty_FMCG\" title=\"3. What were the day high and day low for Nifty FMCG?\">3. What were the day high and day low for Nifty FMCG?<\/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-1-september-2026-opening-bell\/#4_Which_stocks_were_the_top_gainers_in_Nifty_FMCG\" title=\"4. Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty FMCG?\">4. Which stocks were the top gainers 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-1-september-2026-opening-bell\/#5_Which_stocks_were_the_top_losers_in_Nifty_FMCG\" title=\"5. Which stocks were the top losers in Nifty FMCG?\">5. Which stocks were the top losers 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-1-september-2026-opening-bell\/#6_How_was_Nifty_FMCG_breadth_in_the_early_session\" title=\"6. How was Nifty FMCG breadth in the early session?\">6. How was Nifty FMCG breadth in the early session?<\/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-1-september-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 up 177.30 points, or 0.39%, at 46,202.85 in the early session on 1 September 2026.<\/li>\n<li>The index was above its previous close of 46,025.55, after moving between 46,174.05 and 46,615.10 during the session so far.<\/li>\n<li>Breadth was mixed: six of 15 tracked stocks advanced while nine declined. ITC, Varun Beverages and Marico led the gainers, while Nestle India and Colgate-Palmolive (India) were among the principal laggards.<\/li>\n<li>Watch whether the index holds above its previous close and how its leading heavyweights and broader set of stocks behave through the session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_FMCG_today_early-session_update\"><\/span>Nifty FMCG today: early-session update<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nifty FMCG today<\/strong> is trading higher in opening-bell action, with the index at 46,202.85 at 10:00 AM IST on 1 September 2026. The 0.39% rise translates into a gain of 177.30 points from the previous close of 46,025.55. As the top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices at this point, FMCG has begun the day with relative strength at the index level.<\/p>\n<p>The positive index reading comes with a mixed stock-level picture. Gains in select FMCG names are occurring alongside declines in several others, making the early advance more selective than broad-based. This distinction is important for market participants tracking whether the index\u2019s positive position can be sustained as trading progresses.<\/p>\n<p>The index opened at 46,470.10, which was above both its previous close and its current level. It subsequently touched an intraday high of 46,615.10 and an intraday low of 46,174.05. The current level therefore remains above the previous close, even after easing from the opening and the day\u2019s high.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_snapshot\"><\/span>Price snapshot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Metric<\/th>\n<th>Level<\/th>\n<th>Early-session reading<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Last traded price<\/td>\n<td>46,202.85<\/td>\n<td>Up 177.30 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>46,025.55<\/td>\n<td>Reference level for the day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day open<\/td>\n<td>46,470.10<\/td>\n<td>Above previous close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>46,615.10<\/td>\n<td>Highest level so far<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>46,174.05<\/td>\n<td>Lowest level so far<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The 441.05-point gap between the intraday high and low captures the range seen in the opening phase. At 46,202.85, the index is 28.80 points above its day low and 412.25 points below its day high. These are session observations rather than forecasts, but they show that the opening strength has been followed by movement lower from the peak.<\/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 is the top gaining sector index in the configured sector-index set at the latest update. Its 0.39% advance was ahead of Nifty Auto, which was up 0.28%, and Nifty Metal, which was up 0.25%. In contrast, several other tracked indices were lower, including Nifty Bank, Nifty Financial Services, Nifty Mid Select, Nifty IT and Nifty Pharma.<\/p>\n<p>This ranking highlights the relative performance of FMCG in the early session. It does not, by itself, indicate uniform gains across FMCG stocks. The constituent split shows that the index\u2019s lead has been achieved despite more declining stocks than 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 display-safe Nifty FMCG stocks, six were advancing and nine were declining, with no unchanged stocks. The advance-decline ratio stood at 0.67. In simple terms, for every 100 advancing stocks in this set, there were roughly 150 declining stocks.<\/p>\n<p>The breadth reading adds nuance to the index gain. The index was positive, but the count of declining stocks was higher than the count of advancing stocks. This is a reminder to read the headline move alongside the performance of individual names rather than treating a positive sector index as a uniform move across the group.<\/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 list shows a divided early-session picture. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindunilvr\/hindustan-unilever-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindustan Unilever Ltd.<\/a> gained 0.74% to \u20b91,982, while <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/itc\/itc-ltd-share-price-today\">ITC Ltd.<\/a> rose 2.86% to \u20b9262.80. Varun Beverages was also higher by 1.75%. On the other side, Nestle India fell 3.09% and Britannia Industries declined 0.67%.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied most-active-stock list includes Hindustan Unilever, ITC, Nestle India, Varun Beverages and Britannia Industries. Their mixed price moves place the focus on the balance between advances in some prominent names and declines in others as the day develops.<\/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>ITC Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9262.80, up 2.86%<\/td>\n<td>It was the strongest percentage gainer among the supplied leading movers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Varun Beverages Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9407.45, up 1.75%<\/td>\n<td>It added to the positive side of the early FMCG stock performance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Marico Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9830.90, up 1.33%<\/td>\n<td>Its gain supported the advancing group.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nestle India Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,450.20, down 3.09%<\/td>\n<td>It was the largest percentage decliner in the supplied FMCG list.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,849.20, down 2.55%<\/td>\n<td>It was another notable negative mover in the sector.<\/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>ITC led the supplied gainers with a 2.86% rise, closing the latest update at \u20b9262.80 after trading between \u20b9261.50 and \u20b9267.50. Varun Beverages followed with a 1.75% gain to \u20b9407.45, with its intraday range at \u20b9404.25 to \u20b9411.35.<\/p>\n<p>Marico advanced 1.33% to \u20b9830.90 and traded between \u20b9823.15 and \u20b9835.35. Hindustan Unilever added 0.74% to \u20b91,982, while Patanjali Foods rose 0.42% to \u20b9346.45. These five names formed the supplied list of leading gainers in the sector at the latest update.<\/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>Nestle India was down 3.09% at \u20b91,450.20, after touching a high of \u20b91,514.80 and a low of \u20b91,443.70. Colgate-Palmolive (India) declined 2.55% to \u20b91,849.20, trading between \u20b91,842 and \u20b91,873.<\/p>\n<p>Radico Khaitan fell 1.67% to \u20b94,410. Godrej Consumer Products was lower by 0.91% at \u20b9893.10, and United Spirits declined 0.87% to \u20b91,477. These declines help explain why the breadth count remained tilted towards decliners despite the index\u2019s gain.<\/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>ITC Ltd.:<\/strong> The 2.86% gain made it the leading supplied gainer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nestle India Ltd.:<\/strong> Its 3.09% decline was the largest negative percentage move in the supplied list.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Varun Beverages Ltd.:<\/strong> It rose 1.75% and traded close to its intraday high of \u20b9411.35.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hindustan Unilever Ltd.:<\/strong> The heavyweight stock was up 0.74% at \u20b91,982.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd.:<\/strong> Its 2.55% fall made it a notable counter-move within the sector.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marico Ltd.:<\/strong> It advanced 1.33% and was among the leading positive movers.<\/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 is visible in the index level and its ranking. Nifty FMCG was above its previous close by 177.30 points and led the configured sector indices with a 0.39% gain. ITC, Varun Beverages, Marico, Hindustan Unilever, Patanjali Foods and Dabur India were all trading higher at the latest update.<\/p>\n<p>Further, the index retained a positive change even after moving below its opening level and intraday high. For the early session, that leaves the sector with a positive index reading and a set of identifiable gainers among its supplied 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 breadth. Nine stocks were declining against six advancing, even as the index was higher. Nestle India, Colgate-Palmolive (India), Radico Khaitan, Godrej Consumer Products, United Spirits, Tata Consumer Products, Britannia Industries, Emami and United Breweries were all lower at the latest reading.<\/p>\n<p>The index also stood below its open of 46,470.10 and its day high of 46,615.10. Those facts do not determine the rest of the session, but they show that the opening range included a pullback from higher levels.<\/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 early read on nifty fmcg today is one of index-level strength paired with selective stock participation. The sector\u2019s position as the leading gainer is notable, while the breadth split keeps the picture balanced rather than one-sided.<\/p>\n<p>ITC\u2019s 2.86% advance and gains in Varun Beverages, Marico and Hindustan Unilever sit alongside sizeable declines in Nestle India and Colgate-Palmolive (India). Monitoring these opposing moves can offer a clearer view of whether participation becomes broader during the session.<\/p>\n<p>The index\u2019s current position above 46,025.55, its previous close, remains the core live reference point from this update. Its intraday range of 46,174.05 to 46,615.10 provides the immediate context for the opening-bell move.<\/p>\n<p>For a broader market read, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a>. For traders and investors, the key signal to watch is&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 1 September 2026 at 10:00 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=\"1_What_is_Nifty_FMCG_today\"><\/span>1. What is Nifty FMCG today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty FMCG was at 46,202.85 at 10:00 AM IST on 1 September 2026, up 177.30 points or 0.39% from its previous close.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_was_the_previous_close_of_Nifty_FMCG\"><\/span>2. What was the previous close of Nifty FMCG?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The previous close was 46,025.55.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_were_the_day_high_and_day_low_for_Nifty_FMCG\"><\/span>3. What were the day high and day low for Nifty FMCG?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The day high was 46,615.10 and the day low was 46,174.05 at the latest update.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Which_stocks_were_the_top_gainers_in_Nifty_FMCG\"><\/span>4. Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty FMCG?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ITC, Varun Beverages, Marico, Hindustan Unilever and Patanjali Foods were the supplied top gainers.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Which_stocks_were_the_top_losers_in_Nifty_FMCG\"><\/span>5. Which stocks were the top losers in Nifty FMCG?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nestle India, Colgate-Palmolive (India), Radico Khaitan, Godrej Consumer Products and United Spirits were the supplied top losers.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_was_Nifty_FMCG_breadth_in_the_early_session\"><\/span>6. How was Nifty FMCG breadth in the early session?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Six of 15 tracked stocks advanced, nine declined and none were unchanged.<\/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 Gains 0.39% in Opening Trade\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-09-01T04:30:00.110Z\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-09-01T04:30:00.110Z\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-fmcg-today-1-september-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 46,202.85 at 10:00 AM IST on 1 September 2026, up 177.30 points or 0.39% from its previous close.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What was the previous close of Nifty FMCG?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The previous close was 46,025.55.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What were the day high and day low for Nifty FMCG?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The day high was 46,615.10 and the day low was 46,174.05 at the latest update.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty FMCG?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"ITC, Varun Beverages, Marico, Hindustan Unilever and Patanjali Foods were the supplied top gainers.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which stocks were the top losers in Nifty FMCG?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Nestle India, Colgate-Palmolive (India), Radico Khaitan, Godrej Consumer Products and United Spirits were the supplied top losers.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How was Nifty FMCG breadth in the early session?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Six of 15 tracked stocks advanced, nine declined and none were unchanged.\"}}]}<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nifty FMCG rose 0.39% to 46,202.85 in early trade on 1 September 2026, leading the configured sector indices. 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