Nifty FMCG Today: Index Falls 1.41% to 43,105.45

Updated: 22 Oct 2026 • 4:19 pm

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Nifty FMCG Today: Index Falls 1.41% to 43,105.45

Nifty FMCG today ended as the weakest among India’s NSE sector indices on 22 October 2026, declining 615.25 points or 1.41% to 43,105.45. The end-of-session reading showed broad pressure across the sector, with 12 of 15 stocks lower, while three stocks closed in positive territory.

Quick sector takeaways

Nifty FMCG closed at 43,105.45, down 1.41% from the previous close of 43,720.70.
The index traded between 42,865.00 and 43,448.90 during the session, finishing above its intraday low but below its opening level of 43,396.50.
Breadth was weak: 12 stocks declined and three advanced. Radico Khaitan, Dabur India and Nestle India were among the sharpest fallers.
United Breweries, Godrej Consumer Products and Emami ended higher. The next session will put focus on whether the index holds above 42,865.00 and whether breadth improves.

Nifty FMCG today: end-of-session wrap

Nifty FMCG today closed lower by 615.25 points, extending pressure through the session after opening at 43,396.50. The index settled at 43,105.45 against its previous close of 43,720.70. Its 1.41% fall made it the top losing sector index in the session.

The closing level was 291.05 points below the opening mark. Although the index recovered 240.45 points from the day’s low of 42,865.00, it remained below both the open and the previous close at the close. The session therefore reflected a negative close for the FMCG basket, even as a small group of stocks ended in the green.

Investors can follow the wider market dashboard through Univest Market View and track the sector’s daily moves on the Nifty FMCG screener.

Price snapshot

The index’s previous close was 43,720.70, while the day’s opening level was 43,396.50. Nifty FMCG reached an intraday high of 43,448.90 and a low of 42,865.00, creating a 583.90-point session range. It ended at 43,105.45, down 615.25 points from the previous close.

The closing position placed the index 343.45 points below the day high and 240.45 points above the day low. These figures describe where the index finished within its day’s range, rather than indicating a future direction.

Sector ranking

Nifty FMCG was the top losing sector index because its 1.41% decline was the steepest move among the nine tracked indices in the session. The full ranking, from the strongest gain to the sharpest fall, was: Nifty Pharma, up 0.12%; Nifty Bank, down 0.09%; Nifty Financial Services, down 0.14%; Nifty Mid Select, down 0.39%; Nifty Metal, down 0.52%; Nifty Auto, down 0.73%; Nifty IT, down 1.05%; and Nifty FMCG, down 1.41%.

This comparison places the FMCG index behind every other index on the list for the day. Nifty Pharma was the only index to finish higher, while Nifty Bank and Nifty Financial Services recorded relatively modest declines compared with FMCG.

Constituent breadth

Sector breadth leaned clearly negative. Of the 15 Nifty FMCG stocks, 12 declined and three advanced, with no unchanged stocks. The advance-decline ratio was 0.25, meaning there was one advancing stock for every four declining stocks.

That breadth reading matched the index’s negative close. The declines were spread across several familiar FMCG names, while the three positive closers provided only limited counterbalance at the end of the session.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

Several major FMCG names closed lower. Hindustan Unilever fell 1.18% to ₹1,828.30, while ITC also declined 1.18% to ₹258.90. Nestle India lost 2.78%, Varun Beverages fell 1.86%, and Britannia Industries declined 1.25%.

The same group featured prominently in the session’s closely tracked stocks, underscoring that the weakness was not confined to a single corner of the index. Alongside lower heavyweight names, a wider set of consumer stocks also finished in the red.

Key Nifty FMCG stocks

Stock	Move	Why it matters
Radico Khaitan	₹4,201.30, down 3.55%	It was the sharpest percentage decliner in the sector.
Dabur India	₹368.00, down 2.92%	Its fall placed it among the leading negative movers.
Nestle India	₹1,189.90, down 2.78%	The decline added to weakness among major consumer names.
United Breweries	₹1,182.60, up 0.24%	It was the strongest gainer in the index.
Godrej Consumer Products	₹860.20, up 0.14%	It was one of only three stocks to close higher.

Biggest positive movers

United Breweries led the gainers, rising 0.24% to ₹1,182.60 after trading between ₹1,166.50 and ₹1,192.30. Godrej Consumer Products added 0.14% to ₹860.20, while Emami edged up 0.03% to ₹377.30. These three gains accounted for the sector’s positive breadth component.

Biggest negative movers

Radico Khaitan was the leading loser, down 3.55% to ₹4,201.30. Dabur India fell 2.92% to ₹368.00 and Nestle India declined 2.78% to ₹1,189.90. Colgate-Palmolive (India) lost 2.03% to ₹1,685.00, while Varun Beverages fell 1.86% to ₹400.80.

Stocks to watch next session

Radico Khaitan, Dabur India and Nestle India merit attention after leading the declines. Hindustan Unilever and ITC are also worth tracking following their identical 1.18% falls. On the positive side, United Breweries will be watched after finishing as the sector’s best performer. These are observation points for the next session, not investment recommendations.

The constructive case

The positive evidence within the session came from the index finishing above its intraday low and from three stocks closing in positive territory. United Breweries, Godrej Consumer Products and Emami each ended higher. Nifty FMCG also recovered from 42,865.00 to close at 43,105.45, showing that the index did not end at the day’s lowest reading.

For the next session, a broader improvement in the number of advancing stocks and sustained trading away from the session low would offer a more constructive reading of price action.

The cautious case

The cautious case is defined by the 1.41% index decline, the weakest result among the listed sector indices, and a breadth split of 12 decliners against three advancers. Several large and widely followed FMCG names, including Hindustan Unilever, ITC, Nestle India, Varun Beverages and Britannia Industries, closed lower.

The close below the opening level and below the previous close also keeps the day’s pressure visible in the final reading. Market participants may therefore watch both the index range and the breadth pattern rather than relying on one stock’s move.

Univest Insights

The session gave Nifty FMCG a distinctly negative ranking among India’s NSE sector indices. Its 615.25-point fall exceeded the declines in Nifty IT, Nifty Auto, Nifty Metal, Nifty Mid Select, Nifty Financial Services and Nifty Bank, while Nifty Pharma ended higher.

The breadth figures provide important context to the closing move. With 80% of the sector’s 15 stocks closing lower, the decline had participation across the basket rather than being limited to one or two names. The three gainers nevertheless show that price action within the sector was not uniform.

The intraday range remains relevant for the immediate session-to-session picture. The index high was 43,448.90, the low was 42,865.00, and the close of 43,105.45 sat between those points. Tracking where the next close lands within a comparable range can help frame the day’s market action.

For nifty fmcg today, the key next-session marker is whether the index remains above 42,865.00 while the breadth reading improves from 12 decliners and three advancers.

Published on 22 October 2026 at 4:18 PM IST

Frequently asked questions

What was Nifty FMCG’s closing level on 22 October 2026?

Nifty FMCG closed at 43,105.45, down 615.25 points or 1.41% from the previous close of 43,720.70.

Why was Nifty FMCG the top losing sector index?

Its 1.41% decline was the steepest among the nine listed sector indices during the session.

What were the intraday high and low for Nifty FMCG?

The index traded at a high of 43,448.90 and a low of 42,865.00.

How was Nifty FMCG breadth at the close?

Twelve stocks declined, three advanced and no stocks were unchanged.

Which stocks led the Nifty FMCG declines?

Radico Khaitan, Dabur India, Nestle India, Colgate-Palmolive (India) and Varun Beverages were the five biggest percentage losers.

Which Nifty FMCG stocks gained today?

United Breweries gained 0.24%, Godrej Consumer Products rose 0.14%, and Emami added 0.03%.

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.