Nifty FMCG Today: Index Gains 1.40% to 45,205.35

Updated: 6 Oct 2026 • 4:18 pm

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Nifty FMCG Today: Index Gains 1.40% to 45,205.35

Nifty FMCG today delivered a strong end-of-session performance on 6 October 2026, closing 625.70 points, or 1.40%, higher at 45,205.35. The index was the second-best gaining sector index for the session, supported by broad participation across consumer staples stocks.

Quick sector takeaways

Nifty FMCG rose 1.40% to 45,205.35 from its previous close of 44,579.65.
The index moved between 44,444.20 and 45,205.90 during the session, ending marginally below its intraday high.
Breadth was positive, with 11 of 15 stocks advancing and four declining.
Godrej Consumer Products, Radico Khaitan, Nestle India and Hindustan Unilever were among the prominent gainers. The next session will put focus on whether the index holds near 45,205.35 and whether participation remains broad.

Nifty FMCG today: end-of-session strength

Nifty FMCG today closed firmly in positive territory after opening at 44,697.25. The index added 625.70 points over the previous close, finishing at 45,205.35. Its close was only 0.55 points below the session high of 45,205.90, an observation that underlines how close the index remained to the day’s upper end at the bell.

The move placed FMCG among the leading sectoral performers in India’s equity market on Monday. Gains across a range of consumer names, rather than a single stock alone, accompanied the index’s advance. Godrej Consumer Products gained 4.24%, Radico Khaitan rose 3.99%, while Nestle India and Hindustan Unilever advanced 3.42% and 3.09%, respectively.

Readers tracking the wider market can follow the day’s evolving context through Univest Market View.

Price snapshot

The index began the day at 44,697.25, above the previous close of 44,579.65. It subsequently traded as low as 44,444.20 and as high as 45,205.90 before settling at 45,205.35. That left the closing value 625.70 points above the prior close and just short of the day’s peak.

Measure	Level
Previous close	44,579.65
Open	44,697.25
Day low	44,444.20
Day high	45,205.90
Close	45,205.35
Session change	+625.70 points (+1.40%)

These levels frame the session clearly: the index absorbed its move below the previous close during the day and ultimately ended well above that reference point. The close near the high is a useful price observation for the next session, alongside the breadth of individual stock moves.

Sector ranking

Nifty FMCG was the second top gaining sector index in the session, behind only Nifty Pharma. Across the tracked India NSE sector indices, the full ranking from the strongest gain to the steepest fall was: Nifty Pharma, up 1.66%; Nifty FMCG, up 1.40%; Nifty Mid Select, up 1.29%; Nifty Financial Services, up 1.17%; Nifty Metal, up 0.81%; Nifty Bank, up 0.76%; Nifty Auto, up 0.47%; and Nifty IT, down 0.59%.

This ranking shows that FMCG’s gain was stronger than the advances recorded by Mid Select, financial services, metal, banking and auto indices. It also stood apart from Nifty IT, which finished in the red. The sector’s 1.40% rise therefore represented a leading performance within the day’s index comparison.

Constituent breadth

The advance had positive breadth. Eleven Nifty FMCG stocks rose, four declined and none were unchanged, producing an advance-decline ratio of 2.75. This means gainers outnumbered decliners by nearly three to one across the index’s 15 stocks.

Positive breadth matters because it places the index-level rise alongside participation from multiple names. The four declining stocks were ITC, United Spirits, United Breweries and Varun Beverages, while the rest of the sector’s stocks ended higher.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

Among the index’s major stocks, Hindustan Unilever rose 3.09% to Rs. 1,895.20 and closed at its intraday high. Nestle India climbed 3.42% to Rs. 1,341.40, also ending at its day high. Britannia Industries added 2.39% to Rs. 4,883.80, while ITC declined 0.82% to Rs. 266.70 and Varun Beverages edged down 0.07% to Rs. 439.30.

The session’s market activity also highlighted Hindustan Unilever, ITC, Nestle India, Varun Beverages and Britannia Industries. Within this group, the gains in Hindustan Unilever, Nestle India and Britannia sat alongside weakness in ITC and Varun Beverages, illustrating that the sector’s strong index close included differing stock-level outcomes.

Key Nifty FMCG stocks

Stock	Move	Why it matters
Godrej Consumer Products	+4.24% to Rs. 872.50	It was the strongest percentage gainer among the sector’s stocks and closed at its day high.
Radico Khaitan	+3.99% to Rs. 4,460.10	It was among the leading advances, though it finished below its intraday high of Rs. 4,509.
Nestle India	+3.42% to Rs. 1,341.40	It combined a sizeable gain with a close at the session high.
Hindustan Unilever	+3.09% to Rs. 1,895.20	Its advance featured among the key heavyweight moves within the index.
ITC	-0.82% to Rs. 266.70	It was the largest percentage decliner despite the index’s broad positive breadth.

Biggest positive movers

Godrej Consumer Products led the gainers with a 4.24% rise to Rs. 872.50 from Rs. 837.00. Radico Khaitan followed, advancing 3.99% to Rs. 4,460.10. Nestle India gained 3.42% to Rs. 1,341.40, Hindustan Unilever added 3.09% to Rs. 1,895.20, and Dabur India rose 2.71% to Rs. 388.90.

Godrej Consumer Products and Nestle India both closed at their intraday highs. Dabur India reached an intraday high of Rs. 393.15 before ending at Rs. 388.90, while Radico Khaitan’s high was Rs. 4,509.00.

Biggest negative movers

ITC was the largest percentage decliner, falling 0.82% to Rs. 266.70. United Spirits slipped 0.80% to Rs. 1,358.00, United Breweries declined 0.42% to Rs. 1,178.30, and Varun Beverages eased 0.07% to Rs. 439.30. These declines remained limited relative to the strength visible across the advancing stocks.

Stocks to watch next session

Godrej Consumer Products: It closed at Rs. 872.50, its intraday high, after a 4.24% gain.
Radico Khaitan: It ended at Rs. 4,460.10 after rising 3.99%, below its day high of Rs. 4,509.00.
Nestle India: It gained 3.42% to Rs. 1,341.40 and finished at the day high.
Hindustan Unilever: It advanced 3.09% to Rs. 1,895.20 and also closed at its session high.
ITC: It ended at Rs. 266.70 after a 0.82% decline, making it a key counterpoint to the sector’s rise.
Britannia Industries: It gained 2.39% to Rs. 4,883.80 after touching Rs. 4,892.50 during the day.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence from the session is clear in the numbers. Nifty FMCG gained 1.40%, ranked second among the sector indices tracked, and closed near its intraday high. Breadth was also favourable, with 11 advancing stocks against four declining stocks.

Large gains by Godrej Consumer Products, Radico Khaitan, Nestle India and Hindustan Unilever provided visible leadership. Other positive contributors included Dabur India, Britannia Industries, Tata Consumer Products, Patanjali Foods, Colgate-Palmolive and Emami. This distribution gives the day’s index rise a broad-based character.

The cautious case

Despite the strong close, the session was not uniformly positive across every FMCG name. ITC, United Spirits, United Breweries and Varun Beverages finished lower. Radico Khaitan, Dabur India and Britannia Industries also ended below their respective intraday highs.

The index’s next movement will therefore be read alongside whether the group can retain its positive breadth and whether recent leaders continue to trade firmly. A single session’s close near the high is an observation, while the follow-through in subsequent sessions will provide the next set of price evidence.

Univest Insights

Nifty FMCG today stood out for both its ranking and its breadth. A 1.40% increase was second only to Nifty Pharma’s 1.66% gain, while the 11-4 advance-decline split indicated that the move extended across much of the index.

The composition of the gain also deserves attention. Godrej Consumer Products and Radico Khaitan led percentage advances, while Nestle India and Hindustan Unilever added strength among prominent FMCG names. Their gains coincided with a close just under the index’s intraday high.

At the same time, ITC’s decline shows that the session did not move in one direction for every stock. That contrast makes individual stock performance relevant even as the overall index ended strongly.

For the next session, watch whether Nifty FMCG sustains trade around 45,205.35 and whether advancers continue to outnumber decliners by a wide margin.

Published on 6 October 2026 at 4:17 PM IST

Frequently asked questions

How did Nifty FMCG perform today?

Nifty FMCG rose 625.70 points, or 1.40%, to close at 45,205.35 on 6 October 2026.

What was Nifty FMCG’s intraday range today?

The index traded between a low of 44,444.20 and a high of 45,205.90.

Why was Nifty FMCG the second top gaining sector index?

Its 1.40% rise was second only to Nifty Pharma’s 1.66% gain among the tracked sector indices for the session.

How was the breadth within Nifty FMCG today?

Eleven stocks advanced, four declined and none were unchanged, resulting in an advance-decline ratio of 2.75.

Which stocks gained the most in Nifty FMCG today?

Godrej Consumer Products rose 4.24%, Radico Khaitan gained 3.99%, Nestle India advanced 3.42%, Hindustan Unilever added 3.09%, and Dabur India rose 2.71%.

Which Nifty FMCG stocks declined today?

ITC fell 0.82%, United Spirits declined 0.80%, United Breweries slipped 0.42%, and Varun Beverages eased 0.07%.

Disclaimer

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