Nifty FMCG Today: Index Falls 1.05% in Closing Bell

Updated: 17 Aug 2026 • 4:20 pm

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Nifty FMCG Today: Index Falls 1.05% in Closing Bell

Quick sector takeaways

Nifty FMCG ended at 48,105.05 on 17 August 2026, down 510 points or 1.05% from its previous close of 48,615.05.
The index opened at 48,611.65, touched an intraday high of 48,625.55 and a low of 48,103.70, ending close to the day’s low.
Market breadth was negative: 10 of 15 tracked FMCG stocks declined, while five advanced and none were unchanged.
Nestle India, ITC, Marico and Hindustan Unilever were among the notable laggards, while Radico Khaitan led the gainers. Watch whether the breadth improves in the next session.

In this Closing Bell update, nifty fmcg today reflects a broad-based weak finish within the tracked FMCG basket. The sector index closed lower after spending the session below its previous close, with the final level only 1.35 points above the intraday low.

Nifty FMCG today: end-of-session wrap

Nifty FMCG closed at 48,105.05, compared with 48,615.05 in the preceding session. The 510-point fall translated into a 1.05% decline. The index began at 48,611.65, marginally below the previous close, and briefly moved up to 48,625.55 during the day. It subsequently weakened to 48,103.70 before finishing at 48,105.05.

The close near the session low is a direct observation of the day’s price range. The distance between the day’s high and low was 521.85 points, while the index ended 520.50 points below its high. This placed the closing reading near the lower end of the day’s trading band.

For a broader market dashboard, readers can follow Univest Market View. Within FMCG, the session’s numbers showed that declines were spread across more tracked stocks than gains.

Price snapshot

Metric	Level	Session reading
Previous close	48,615.05	Reference level for the day
Open	48,611.65	Opened 3.40 points below previous close
Day high	48,625.55	Highest level during the session
Day low	48,103.70	Lowest level during the session
Close/LTP	48,105.05	Down 510 points, or 1.05%

The index’s high was only 10.50 points above the previous close, whereas its low was 511.35 points below it. The LTP of 48,105.05 was also below the opening level by 506.60 points. These comparisons describe the session’s actual price path without assigning a cause to the move.

Sector ranking

Nifty FMCG was the second top losing sector index among the configured sector indices on 17 August 2026. Its 1.05% decline was smaller than Nifty IT’s 1.75% fall, but steeper than the declines in Nifty Pharma, Nifty Mid Select and Nifty Auto. This ranking is based on the configured sector-index set for the session.

The reading positions FMCG among the weaker sectoral pockets at the close. Nifty Metal, by contrast, finished higher by 1.26%, while Nifty Bank and Nifty Financial Services registered marginal gains of 0.01% each. The ranking offers context for the relative size of the FMCG move, rather than an explanation for it.

Constituent breadth

Breadth within the 15 displayable FMCG stocks favoured declines. Ten stocks fell, five gained and none were unchanged, resulting in an advance-decline ratio of 0.50. Put differently, there were two declining stocks for every advancing stock in the tracked set.

Negative breadth aligned with the index’s 1.05% fall. The gainers still showed that the session was not uniform across all names. Radico Khaitan, United Spirits, Patanjali Foods, Dabur India and Emami closed higher, while the remaining ten tracked stocks finished lower.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

The listed heavyweight stocks were all lower. Hindustan Unilever fell 1.06% to Rs 2,055, ITC declined 1.85% to Rs 273.05, Nestle India dropped 1.94% to Rs 1,470, Varun Beverages slipped 0.26% to Rs 433.85 and Britannia eased 0.67% to Rs 5,521.

The same five names also appeared in the supplied most-active stock list. Their common negative finish matched the broader negative breadth. Among them, Nestle India posted the largest percentage fall, while Varun Beverages had the smallest decline. This is a comparison of reported daily changes, not a statement about each stock’s contribution to the index.

Key Nifty FMCG stocks

Stock	Move	Why it matters
Nestle India	Rs 1,470; -1.94%	Largest percentage decline among the listed key movers.
ITC	Rs 273.05; -1.85%	Was among the supplied heavyweight and most-active names.
Marico	Rs 852.05; -1.52%	Ranked among the session’s leading decliners.
Hindustan Unilever	Rs 2,055; -1.06%	Closed at its intraday low of Rs 2,055.
Radico Khaitan	Rs 4,693.40; +0.93%	Led the supplied list of sector gainers.

Biggest positive movers

Radico Khaitan was the strongest tracked gainer, rising 0.93% to Rs 4,693.40 and ending at its day high. United Spirits gained 0.59% to Rs 1,545, after trading between Rs 1,523.50 and Rs 1,546.30. Patanjali Foods advanced 0.54% to Rs 353.90, while Dabur India rose 0.38% to Rs 406.80 and Emami added 0.30% to Rs 404.50.

These five advances formed the positive side of the sector’s breadth. Radico Khaitan’s closing level matched its session high, whereas the other gainers ended below their respective day highs.

Biggest negative movers

Nestle India declined 1.94% to Rs 1,470, with its day range running from Rs 1,468.50 to Rs 1,503.70. ITC fell 1.85% to Rs 273.05 and finished just Rs 0.05 above its day low of Rs 273. Marico lost 1.52% to Rs 852.05, closing at its intraday low.

Hindustan Unilever fell 1.06% to Rs 2,055, also at its day low. Colgate-Palmolive (India) declined 0.86% to Rs 1,964 after trading between Rs 1,962 and Rs 1,981. These were the five largest percentage losers in the supplied FMCG stock data.

Stocks to watch next session

Watch Nestle India, ITC, Marico, Hindustan Unilever, Radico Khaitan and United Spirits in the next session. Nestle India, ITC, Marico and Hindustan Unilever closed with declines ranging from 1.06% to 1.94%. Radico Khaitan and United Spirits, meanwhile, were the two largest gainers in the supplied list.

Also note their respective closing positions within the day’s range: Marico and Hindustan Unilever ended at their intraday lows, Radico Khaitan ended at its intraday high, and ITC finished close to its low. These are session observations for tracking price behaviour, not buy or sell recommendations.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence lies in the presence of five advancing stocks despite the index decline. Radico Khaitan gained 0.93%, United Spirits rose 0.59%, and Patanjali Foods, Dabur India and Emami also closed in positive territory. This split shows that selected stocks ended the session higher even as the aggregate FMCG index finished lower.

Additionally, the index’s intraday high of 48,625.55 was above its previous close of 48,615.05. While the index did not retain that position by the close, the high confirms that it traded above the prior closing mark during the day.

The cautious case

The cautious case is defined by the 1.05% index decline, the 510-point fall from the previous close and negative breadth of 10 decliners against five advancers. The index also ended near its intraday low, at 48,105.05 versus a low of 48,103.70.

Several supplied heavyweight names closed lower, including Hindustan Unilever, ITC, Nestle India, Varun Beverages and Britannia. Nestle India, ITC and Marico each declined by more than 1.5%, while the five gainers did not alter the overall negative breadth reading.

Univest Insights

Nifty FMCG today closed as the second top losing sector index in the configured sector set, with the session ending at 48,105.05. The index started close to its previous close but finished substantially lower, making the closing level and intraday range central reference points for the next session.

The breadth data provides the clearest stock-level context: 10 of 15 displayable stocks were lower. That broad negative count was accompanied by weakness across the supplied heavyweight and most-active names, including Hindustan Unilever, ITC, Nestle India, Varun Beverages and Britannia.

At the same time, the positive list deserves attention. Radico Khaitan led the gainers and closed at its intraday high, while United Spirits also posted a positive close. The coexistence of these gains with the wider decline highlights varied price outcomes within the FMCG basket.

For traders and investors, the key signal to watch is whether nifty fmcg today moves away from the 48,103.70 intraday-low area alongside an improvement in the balance between advancing and declining stocks.

Published on 17 August 2026 at 4:19 PM IST

Frequently asked questions

What was Nifty FMCG today at the close?

Nifty FMCG closed at 48,105.05 on 17 August 2026.

How much did Nifty FMCG fall today?

The index fell 510 points, or 1.05%, from the previous close of 48,615.05.

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

The index recorded a day high of 48,625.55 and a day low of 48,103.70.

How was the FMCG sector breadth today?

Among 15 displayable stocks, five advanced, 10 declined and none were unchanged.

Which stocks were the biggest Nifty FMCG gainers?

Radico Khaitan led with a 0.93% gain, followed by United Spirits at 0.59% and Patanjali Foods at 0.54%.

Which stocks were the biggest Nifty FMCG losers?

Nestle India fell 1.94%, ITC declined 1.85% and Marico dropped 1.52%.

Disclaimer

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.