Nifty FMCG Today: Index Ends 0.14% Lower at 49,363.60

Updated: 10 Aug 2026 • 4:19 pm

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Nifty FMCG Today: Index Ends 0.14% Lower at 49,363.60

Quick sector takeaways

Nifty FMCG ended at 49,363.60, down 71.60 points or 0.14% from its previous close of 49,435.20.
The index traded between 49,188.30 and 49,558.30 during the session, showing a 370-point intraday range.
Breadth was marginally negative: seven stocks advanced and eight declined among 15 tracked stocks.
Tata Consumer Products, Britannia Industries and Radico Khaitan led gains, while Godrej Consumer Products, United Breweries and ITC were among the notable laggards. Next-session attention will remain on whether gains in select names broaden across the index.

At the Closing Bell on 10 August 2026, nifty fmcg today reflected a mild index-level decline despite a mixed and closely contested session among its component stocks. Data was last updated at 4:15:00 PM IST.

Nifty FMCG today: a modest end-of-session decline

Nifty FMCG closed lower by 0.14% on Monday, settling at 49,363.60 versus 49,435.20 in the previous session. The 71.60-point decline places the sector index among the weaker configured sector indices for the day, although the move itself was measured rather than steep.

The session began at 49,421.75, below the previous close. The index subsequently moved up to 49,558.30 before slipping to a low of 49,188.30. Its close at 49,363.60 was below both the previous close and the opening level. This sequence captures an intraday recovery attempt followed by a softer finish, without establishing any conclusion beyond the day’s recorded price movement.

Stock-level performance was divided. Several consumer names posted healthy percentage gains, but eight declines versus seven advances left overall breadth slightly tilted towards the negative side. The closing level therefore presents a more nuanced picture than a single index percentage alone: selected gainers showed resilience while a narrow majority of stocks closed lower.

Price snapshot

Metric	Level
Previous close	49,435.20
Open	49,421.75
Day high	49,558.30
Day low	49,188.30
Close / LTP	49,363.60
Day change	-71.60 (-0.14%)

The day high stood 194.70 points above the closing level, while the day low was 175.30 points below it. The close sat within this intraday range and below the prior close. For market participants tracking nifty fmcg today, these levels provide the factual frame for the session rather than a directional forecast for the next trading day.

Sector ranking

Nifty FMCG was the second top losing sector index among the configured sector indices on 10 August 2026. Its 0.14% fall was milder than Nifty Pharma’s 0.23% decline, while Nifty Bank and Nifty Auto recorded smaller losses of 0.10% and 0.09%, respectively. Other configured indices, including Nifty Financial Services, Nifty Mid Select, Nifty IT and Nifty Metal, closed in positive territory.

This ranking describes relative performance within the configured sector-index set for the session. It does not change the fact that the absolute move in Nifty FMCG was limited to 71.60 points, with a mixed stock-level result underneath.

Constituent breadth

Of the 15 displayed Nifty FMCG stocks, seven advanced and eight declined, with no unchanged stocks. The advance-decline ratio was 0.88, indicating that decliners held a modest numerical edge. This breadth outcome aligns with the index’s small negative close, while also showing that the weakness was not uniform across the sector.

Among the positive stocks, Tata Consumer Products rose 2.44%, Britannia Industries gained 2.06%, Radico Khaitan added 1.13%, and Dabur India advanced 1.02%. On the declining side, Godrej Consumer Products fell 1.62%, United Breweries declined 1.25%, and ITC lost 1.21%. The distribution indicates clear stock-specific divergence within the FMCG basket.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

The supplied heavyweight group was mixed but leaned lower. Hindustan Unilever closed 0.42% lower at Rs 2,087.20, ITC declined 1.21% to Rs 282.65, and Nestle India fell 0.74% to Rs 1,528.60. In contrast, Varun Beverages gained 0.79% and Britannia Industries rose 2.06%.

The supplied most-active list also included Hindustan Unilever, ITC, Nestle India, Varun Beverages and Britannia Industries. Their divergent closing moves mirror the broader sector’s split performance. The strength in Britannia and Varun Beverages did not translate into an index gain as several other prominent names ended lower.

Key Nifty FMCG stocks

Stock	Move	Why it matters
Tata Consumer Products	+2.44% to Rs 1,108.70	It was the strongest percentage gainer in the displayed basket.
Britannia Industries	+2.06% to Rs 5,623.50	Its gain provided a notable positive counterweight within the heavyweight group.
Godrej Consumer Products	-1.62% to Rs 1,033.00	It was the sharpest percentage decliner among the displayed stocks.
United Breweries	-1.25% to Rs 1,382.80	Its decline placed it among the key negative movers.
ITC	-1.21% to Rs 282.65	The stock was lower alongside other heavyweight consumer names.

Biggest positive movers

Tata Consumer Products led the gainers with a 2.44% rise to Rs 1,108.70, closing close to its day high of Rs 1,109.80. Britannia Industries followed with a 2.06% advance to Rs 5,623.50 after trading as high as Rs 5,643.50. Radico Khaitan gained 1.13% to Rs 4,550, while Dabur India rose 1.02% to Rs 414.20 and closed at its day high. Varun Beverages added 0.79% to Rs 445.50.

Biggest negative movers

Godrej Consumer Products fell 1.62% to Rs 1,033, after moving between Rs 1,020.70 and Rs 1,052.50. United Breweries declined 1.25% to Rs 1,382.80. ITC ended 1.21% lower at Rs 282.65, Nestle India lost 0.74% to Rs 1,528.60, and Emami also declined 0.74% to Rs 409.50. These moves contributed to the negative breadth balance at the close.

Stocks to watch next session

Tata Consumer Products: after its 2.44% gain and close near the day high.
Britannia Industries: following its 2.06% advance within the heavyweight group.
Godrej Consumer Products: after being the day’s largest percentage decliner.
ITC: after a 1.21% decline from its opening level of Rs 286.10.
Hindustan Unilever: after closing 0.42% lower at Rs 2,087.20.
Varun Beverages: after its 0.79% gain to Rs 445.50.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence is the presence of seven advancing stocks and meaningful gains in Tata Consumer Products, Britannia Industries, Radico Khaitan and Dabur India. Britannia and Varun Beverages also ended higher within the supplied heavyweight set. Nifty FMCG rose above its opening level during the session and reached 49,558.30, demonstrating that the index did trade in positive territory intraday.

The cautious case

The cautious evidence is the lower close, the 0.14% day decline and the eight-to-seven edge for decliners over advancers. Godrej Consumer Products, United Breweries and ITC each fell by more than 1%, while Hindustan Unilever and Nestle India also closed lower. The index finished below both its previous close and opening level, even after touching a higher intraday mark.

Univest Insights

The end-of-session read on nifty fmcg today is one of contained pressure rather than broad-based weakness. The 0.14% decline was accompanied by a nearly balanced breadth profile, which distinguishes the session from one in which declines are widespread across the displayed basket.

Leadership remained fragmented. Tata Consumer Products and Britannia Industries delivered the strongest advances, whereas Godrej Consumer Products and United Breweries led the declines. The contrast between these groups kept the index under pressure despite constructive moves in several consumer stocks.

Heavyweight performance also remained divided. Lower closes in Hindustan Unilever, ITC and Nestle India coincided with gains in Britannia Industries and Varun Beverages. Watching whether this split narrows or extends can help place the next session’s sector movement in context.

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Published on 10 August 2026 at 4:19 PM IST

Frequently asked questions

What was the Nifty FMCG closing level today?

Nifty FMCG closed at 49,363.60 on 10 August 2026.

How much did Nifty FMCG fall today?

The index declined 71.60 points, or 0.14%, from its previous close of 49,435.20.

What were the day high and day low for Nifty FMCG?

The index recorded a day high of 49,558.30 and a day low of 49,188.30.

How was Nifty FMCG breadth today?

Seven displayed stocks advanced and eight declined, with no unchanged stocks.

Which stocks gained the most in Nifty FMCG today?

Tata Consumer Products rose 2.44%, Britannia Industries gained 2.06%, and Radico Khaitan added 1.13%.

Which stocks fell the most in Nifty FMCG today?

Godrej Consumer Products fell 1.62%, United Breweries declined 1.25%, and ITC lost 1.21%.

Disclaimer

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