Nifty FMCG Today: Index Gains 0.35% to 45,749.85

Updated: 8 Sept 2026 • 4:18 pm

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Nifty FMCG Today: Index Gains 0.35% to 45,749.85

Quick sector takeaways

Nifty FMCG ended 157.70 points, or 0.35%, higher at 45,749.85 on 8 September 2026.
The index closed above its previous close of 45,592.15 after moving between 45,448.15 and 45,963.65 during the session.
Breadth was positive, with 8 stocks advancing, 5 declining and 2 unchanged among the sector's 15 stocks.
Marico, Hindustan Unilever and Radico Khaitan led the gainers, while United Breweries and Emami were the notable laggards. The next session will test whether gains in the broader set of FMCG stocks continue.

Nifty FMCG today: an end-of-session wrap

Nifty FMCG today finished as the second strongest gainer among the tracked NSE sector indices. The 0.35% advance took the index to 45,749.85, placing it 157.70 points above the prior close of 45,592.15. The close also stood above the opening level of 45,612.45, indicating that the index retained a positive finish after a session that covered a broad intraday range.

The sector's closing strength came alongside mixed stock-level moves rather than a uniform advance. Marico posted the sharpest percentage rise among the leading gainers, while Hindustan Unilever, Radico Khaitan and Britannia also ended in positive territory. At the same time, declines in United Breweries and Emami showed that participation was constructive but not one-sided.

Price snapshot

The index opened at 45,612.45, above the previous close, and subsequently travelled between a low of 45,448.15 and a high of 45,963.65. Its closing level of 45,749.85 was 213.50 points above the day’s low and 213.80 points below the day’s high. This near-midpoint finish captures a session in which the index moved on both sides of its opening level before ending with a gain.

For readers tracking nifty fmcg today, the key closing figures are the 45,749.85 last traded level, the 45,592.15 previous close and the 0.35% day-on-day increase. The day’s 515.50-point high-low span also underlines the amount of movement seen within the sector index.

Sector ranking

Nifty FMCG ranked second among India’s NSE sector indices in this session because only Nifty Pharma recorded a larger gain. The complete ranking, from the strongest gain to the steepest fall, was: Nifty Pharma, up 0.77%; Nifty FMCG, up 0.35%; Nifty Auto, up 0.28%; Nifty Mid Select, up 0.15%; Nifty Metal, up 0.02%; Nifty IT, down 0.37%; Nifty Bank, down 0.54%; and Nifty Financial Services, down 0.93%.

This comparison places the FMCG index ahead of Auto, Mid Select and Metal on the positive side of the session, while the remaining three indices closed lower. Its position near the top of the ranking reflects relative strength for the day, with Pharma being the only sector index to post a bigger percentage advance.

Constituent breadth

The breadth reading supported the positive index close. Eight of the 15 Nifty FMCG stocks advanced, five declined and two ended unchanged, producing an advance-decline ratio of 1.6. That balance indicates that gainers outnumbered decliners, even though individual price movements varied considerably.

Marico’s 2.22% rise and Hindustan Unilever’s 1.02% increase were prominent positive moves. United Breweries, down 2.98%, and Emami, down 1.06%, limited the uniformity of the sector’s advance. The unchanged readings in ITC and United Spirits further show that the index’s gain was built through selective participation across its stocks.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

Among the sector’s heavyweight stocks, Hindustan Unilever gained 1.02% to ₹1,980 and Britannia added 0.43% to ₹5,064. Nestle India rose 0.18% to ₹1,400.50. ITC finished unchanged at ₹263.50, while Varun Beverages edged 0.06% lower to ₹405.70.

This mix is important because the positive finish was accompanied by advances in several prominent names, alongside gains elsewhere in the sector. Hindustan Unilever’s close was ₹10.80 below its intraday high of ₹1,990.80, while Britannia closed ₹27.50 below its day high of ₹5,091.50. These are price observations from the session, not explanations for the moves.

Key Nifty FMCG stocks

Stock	Move	Why it matters
Marico	+2.22% to ₹823.90	It was the leading percentage gainer among the highlighted stocks.
Hindustan Unilever	+1.02% to ₹1,980	The advance in a heavyweight coincided with the sector’s positive close.
Radico Khaitan	+0.92% to ₹4,485	It added to the positive side of the sector’s breadth.
United Breweries	-2.98% to ₹1,252.50	It was the largest percentage decliner among the highlighted stocks.
Emami	-1.06% to ₹363.65	Its decline illustrated the mixed nature of stock-level action.

Biggest positive movers

Marico led the gainers, rising ₹17.90 to ₹823.90, or 2.22%. The stock traded between ₹801.35 and ₹825.45 and ended close to its intraday high. Hindustan Unilever added ₹20 to ₹1,980, while Radico Khaitan rose ₹41 to ₹4,485. Britannia gained ₹21.50 to ₹5,064 and Godrej Consumer Products increased ₹3.10 to ₹865.

The top-gainer list covered a range of positive moves, from Marico’s stronger advance to more measured gains in Britannia and Godrej Consumer Products. Colgate-Palmolive (India), Patanjali Foods and Nestle India also closed higher, contributing to the favourable breadth reading.

Biggest negative movers

United Breweries fell ₹38.50 to ₹1,252.50, a decline of 2.98%, after trading between ₹1,245.90 and ₹1,293.90. Emami lost ₹3.90 to ₹363.65, down 1.06%. Dabur India slipped 0.13% to ₹375, Tata Consumer Products eased 0.09% to ₹1,014.10 and Varun Beverages dipped 0.06% to ₹405.70.

These declines did not prevent the index from closing higher, as the number of advances remained greater than the number of declines. Still, the contrast between the strongest rise and the largest fall shows why stock-specific price action remains relevant within a positive sector close.

Stocks to watch next session

Marico will be in focus after its 2.22% advance and close at ₹823.90. Hindustan Unilever will also be watched after gaining 1.02% to ₹1,980, while Radico Khaitan ended 0.92% higher at ₹4,485. Britannia, which gained 0.43% to ₹5,064, remains another stock to monitor after its positive close.

On the other side, United Breweries and Emami merit attention following their respective 2.98% and 1.06% declines. Tracking how these six stocks trade alongside the index can offer a useful view of whether the sector’s mixed but positive breadth persists.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence from the session is clear in the index’s 0.35% gain, its close above both the previous close and opening level, and an 8-to-5 edge for advancing stocks over declining stocks. Gains in Marico, Hindustan Unilever, Radico Khaitan and Britannia were accompanied by smaller advances in several other names.

The sector also ranked second in the full session comparison of NSE sector indices. That relative position, combined with positive breadth, frames the day as one of measured strength for FMCG stocks.

The cautious case

The index ended below its intraday high of 45,963.65, and five stocks closed lower. United Breweries and Emami recorded declines of more than 1%, while Dabur India, Tata Consumer Products and Varun Beverages also finished in the red. ITC and United Spirits were unchanged.

Accordingly, the session delivered a positive index result without a universal rise across the sector. The next session’s stock-level balance will determine whether the favourable breadth reading broadens or remains selective.

Univest Insights

Nifty FMCG today closed with a positive absolute and percentage move, supported by an advance-decline ratio of 1.6. The sector’s second-place ranking among the listed indices adds context to the 0.35% gain, especially as several major sector indices ended lower.

Marico was the clear percentage leader among the gainers, and Hindustan Unilever’s advance gave the positive close support from a heavyweight stock. Radico Khaitan and Britannia added further strength, while Nestle India also ended marginally higher.

At the same time, United Breweries was the largest percentage decliner, creating a notable contrast with the gainers. The sector’s performance therefore reflected favourable participation rather than an across-the-board move.

For the next session, investors can track whether Nifty FMCG holds above 45,749.85 and whether its advancing stocks continue to outnumber decliners.

Published on 8 September 2026 at 4:17 PM IST

Frequently asked questions

How did Nifty FMCG perform on 8 September 2026?

Nifty FMCG gained 157.70 points, or 0.35%, to close at 45,749.85.

What was the previous close of Nifty FMCG?

The previous close was 45,592.15.

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

The index recorded a day high of 45,963.65 and a day low of 45,448.15.

Which stock was the top gainer in Nifty FMCG today?

Marico was the top gainer among the highlighted stocks, rising 2.22% to ₹823.90.

Which stock declined the most in Nifty FMCG today?

United Breweries declined the most among the highlighted stocks, falling 2.98% to ₹1,252.50.

How was Nifty FMCG breadth at the close?

Eight stocks advanced, five declined and two remained unchanged. For more market updates, visit Univest Market View.

Disclaimer

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