Nifty FMCG Today: Full Performance Review for 13 Oct 2026

Updated: 13 Oct 2026 • 4:10 pm

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Nifty FMCG Today: Full Performance Review for 13 Oct 2026

Nifty FMCG today closed firmly in positive territory, reflecting broad-based buying across the fast-moving consumer goods pack. The index ended the session at 44,731.15, up 617.75 points or 1.40%, with gains spread across most constituents and only one stock finishing lower.

For investors tracking defensive sectors, consumer demand trends, and market rotation within Indian equities, today’s move in Nifty FMCG was notable not just for the headline rise but also for the strength of participation underneath the surface. The combination of a strong close near the day’s high and very healthy market breadth gives this session extra importance.

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Sector Index Snapshot

Metric	Value
Index	Nifty FMCG
Current Value	44,731.15
Absolute Change	+617.75
Percentage Change	+1.40%
Opening Value	44,184.35
Previous Close	44,113.40
Day High	44,755.95
Day Low	44,020.60
Market Status	Closed
Last Updated	13 October 2026 at 4:00:00 PM IST
Market Trend	Bullish

Nifty FMCG opened above the previous close and spent the day building on those gains. The index touched an intraday low of 44,020.60 but recovered strongly and finished very close to the session high of 44,755.95. That kind of closing action usually indicates sustained buying interest rather than a temporary spike.

The day’s move was also broad rather than dependent on just one or two names. Large consumer staples, beverage companies, personal care players, and liquor names all participated. This matters because broad sector strength often carries more analytical value than a narrow rally concentrated in a single stock.

Quick Summary

Nifty FMCG rose 1.40% to close at 44,731.15 after a strong session in which 14 of 15 constituents advanced. The gain was driven by a combination of large positive moves in Hindustan Unilever, United Breweries, Emami, Varun Beverages, and Godrej Consumer Products, while Radico Khaitan was the only stock to close lower. The index also ended near its intraday high, which points to buying support through the day rather than late profit-booking pressure. Investors should now watch whether this broad participation continues in the next session, especially in the higher-turnover names such as Nestle India, Hindustan Unilever, and ITC.

Why Nifty FMCG Moved Higher Today

Today’s rise in Nifty FMCG can be explained first by the sheer width of participation within the index. When 14 out of 15 constituents finish in the green, the move is usually a true sector trend rather than a stock-specific distortion. This type of structure typically supports a steady index advance because gains are distributed across multiple names.

Second, some of the biggest percentage gains came from stocks that are widely followed within the FMCG basket. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. jumped 3.01%, United Breweries Ltd. gained 3.00%, and Emami Ltd. rose 2.44%. Strong moves in several well-known names at the same time helped lift the overall index meaningfully.

Third, the price structure of the index itself was constructive. Nifty FMCG opened at 44,184.35, dipped to 44,020.60, and then climbed to 44,755.95 before closing at 44,731.15. Closing near the top of the day’s range suggests that buyers retained control through the session.

Finally, a look at individual stock performance shows that the gains were not limited to one FMCG sub-theme. Personal care, foods, beverages, tobacco, household products, and alcoholic beverage companies all saw support. This diversified participation improved the quality of the up move and reduced the drag from the lone loser, Radico Khaitan Ltd., which slipped just 0.33%.

Market Breadth

Breadth Metric	Value
Advancing Stocks	14
Declining Stocks	1
Unchanged Stocks	0
Advance-Decline Ratio	14.00
Stocks in Green	93.33%
Stocks in Red	6.67%

The breadth numbers were exceptionally strong. An advance-decline ratio of 14.00 means that for every one declining stock, fourteen stocks advanced. In sector analysis, this kind of ratio is generally associated with broad buying conviction rather than a selective or hesitant rally.

The fact that 93.33% of constituents ended in the green reinforces the bullish reading. Strong breadth is important because it tells investors whether the index gain reflects widespread accumulation or just a few outsized moves. In today’s case, the breadth clearly supports the view that Nifty FMCG had a healthy and broad-based up day.

Another useful takeaway is that there were no unchanged stocks. Every constituent made a directional move, and almost the entire basket tilted upward. That usually signals decisive market positioning within the sector for the day.

Complete Constituent Performance

Company	CMP	Today's %	Today's Change	Volume	Turnover (Cr)	Trend
Hindustan Unilever Ltd.	1,875.50	3.01%	54.80	2,155,611	404.28	Bullish
United Breweries Ltd.	1,199.80	3.00%	35.00	187,888	22.54	Bullish
Emami Ltd.	373.50	2.44%	8.90	660,614	24.67	Bullish
Varun Beverages Ltd.	442.00	2.01%	8.70	2,536,880	112.13	Bullish
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd.	868.75	1.96%	16.70	885,847	76.96	Bullish
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd.	1,801.00	1.92%	34.00	356,766	64.25	Bullish
Patanjali Foods Ltd.	367.50	1.70%	6.15	1,985,504	72.97	Bullish
United Spirits Ltd.	1,371.10	1.59%	21.40	759,132	104.08	Bullish
ITC Ltd.	261.00	1.20%	3.10	13,435,481	350.67	Bullish
Dabur India Ltd.	378.75	1.16%	4.35	1,054,402	39.94	Bullish
Nestle India Ltd.	1,334.00	0.70%	9.30	3,126,454	417.07	Bullish
Britannia Industries Ltd.	4,801.30	0.56%	26.80	65,715	31.55	Bullish
Tata Consumer Products Ltd.	960.00	0.13%	1.20	1,904,638	182.85	Sideways to Positive
Marico Ltd.	782.80	0.05%	0.40	2,363,419	185.01	Sideways to Positive
Radico Khaitan Ltd.	4,540.00	-0.33%	-15.00	100,646	45.69	Bearish

The top performer in the sector was Hindustan Unilever Ltd., which rose 3.01%. The worst performer was Radico Khaitan Ltd., though its decline of 0.33% was relatively mild in the context of a strongly positive sector day.

This table also shows how widely distributed the gains were. Even stocks with smaller percentage moves such as Tata Consumer Products Ltd. and Marico Ltd. still managed to close positive, which helped keep the breadth profile strong.

Top Gainers in Nifty FMCG

Company	Price Change	% Change	Reason Behind Move
Hindustan Unilever Ltd.	+54.80	+3.01%	Strong upward session with a close well above the previous close and near the day high.
United Breweries Ltd.	+35.00	+3.00%	Sharp price appreciation through the session supported the consumer and beverages segment.
Emami Ltd.	+8.90	+2.44%	Steady intraday gains and a strong positive close added to sector strength.
Varun Beverages Ltd.	+8.70	+2.01%	Strong participation from beverage names helped reinforce the rally.
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd.	+16.70	+1.96%	Solid buying from the open carried the stock to the top-gainers list.

The strongest positive contributors came from a mix of staple and beverage names. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. stood out because a 3.01% gain in a major consumer stock can materially improve confidence across the entire basket. United Breweries Ltd. and Varun Beverages Ltd. added momentum from the beverages side, while Emami Ltd. and Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. strengthened the personal care and household products segment.

What made these gains meaningful was the consistency across business categories. Sector rallies become more reliable when participation comes from multiple product segments rather than one isolated pocket.

Top Draggers

Company	Price Change	% Change	Reason Behind Fall
Radico Khaitan Ltd.	-15.00	-0.33%	Mild profit-taking left it as the only stock in the red, but the decline was too small to offset broad sector gains.

There was only one dragger today, and its impact was limited. Radico Khaitan Ltd. fell 0.33%, making it the sole negative constituent in the index. Because the decline was shallow and isolated, it did not alter the bullish sector setup.

In fact, the presence of only one loser can be read as a sign of broad market confidence in the sector for the day. When negative pockets remain extremely limited, the overall index trend usually appears stronger and more stable.

Sector Performance Comparison

Index	Close	Change	% Change	Relative View vs Nifty FMCG
Nifty IT	29,830.10	1,480.50	5.22%	Nifty FMCG underperformed
Nifty Financial Services	25,228.55	362.20	1.46%	Nifty FMCG slightly underperformed
Nifty FMCG	44,731.15	617.75	1.40%	Reference
Nifty Auto	25,391.85	307.45	1.23%	Nifty FMCG outperformed
Nifty Metal	12,088.25	137.10	1.15%	Nifty FMCG outperformed
Nifty Bank	55,481.05	563.05	1.03%	Nifty FMCG outperformed
Nifty Mid Select	13,761.95	127.95	0.94%	Nifty FMCG outperformed
Nifty Pharma	26,075.00	-3.85	-0.01%	Nifty FMCG clearly outperformed

On a relative basis, Nifty FMCG had a strong day. It outperformed Nifty Auto, Nifty Metal, Nifty Bank, Nifty Mid Select, and Nifty Pharma. Only Nifty IT and Nifty Financial Services posted stronger percentage gains.

This relative ranking matters because sector leadership often rotates. A 1.40% move in FMCG is especially noteworthy when compared with the flat performance in Nifty Pharma and the lower gains in Bank, Auto, and Metal. It suggests that today’s buying interest in consumer-facing defensives was meaningful within the broader market context.

Price Structure and Trading Action

The intraday range offers a useful clue about market behavior. Nifty FMCG opened at 44,184.35, only modestly above the previous close of 44,113.40, then dipped to 44,020.60 before attracting buyers. From that low, the index climbed steadily to a high of 44,755.95 and finally settled at 44,731.15.

A close near the day’s high often points to sustained strength through the second half of the session. It suggests that buyers were willing to hold positions into the close instead of booking profits aggressively. For short-term observers, that type of finish usually reads better than an early spike followed by a weak close.

The spread between the day’s low and high was 735.35 points, which is wide enough to show active price movement but also controlled enough to indicate that the session was directional rather than chaotic. Combined with the positive close, the chart structure for the day appears constructive.

Most Active Stocks in the Sector

Company	Volume	Turnover (Cr)	Today's %
Nestle India Ltd.	3,126,454	417.07	0.70%
Hindustan Unilever Ltd.	2,155,611	404.28	3.01%
ITC Ltd.	13,435,481	350.67	1.20%
Marico Ltd.	2,363,419	185.01	0.05%
Tata Consumer Products Ltd.	1,904,638	182.85	0.13%
Varun Beverages Ltd.	2,536,880	112.13	2.01%
United Spirits Ltd.	759,132	104.08	1.59%
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd.	885,847	76.96	1.96%
Patanjali Foods Ltd.	1,985,504	72.97	1.70%
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd.	356,766	64.25	1.92%

Trading activity was concentrated in several established names. Nestle India Ltd. recorded the highest turnover at 417.07 crore, followed closely by Hindustan Unilever Ltd. at 404.28 crore. ITC Ltd. posted the largest volume at 13,435,481 shares.

High activity matters because it helps confirm whether price moves are attracting wider market participation. In today’s case, active trading was visible across both gainers and moderate movers, which strengthens the reading that this was a genuine sector-wide session rather than an illiquid move.

Historical Return Profile of Constituents

Looking beyond one day, the return pattern across Nifty FMCG constituents is mixed and gives useful context to today’s rally. Several stocks that gained strongly today have been under pressure over the last one month, three months, six months, or one year. That suggests part of the session may reflect recovery buying in beaten-down names.

Company	1 Month	3 Months	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
Hindustan Unilever Ltd.	-3.23%	-11.97%	-11.83%	-24.76%	-29.14%
United Breweries Ltd.	-3.38%	-10.09%	-17.92%	-31.90%	-30.38%
Emami Ltd.	-0.05%	-12.58%	-11.90%	-30.43%	-31.02%
Varun Beverages Ltd.	7.91%	-5.78%	2.65%	-0.10%	269.57%
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd.	1.37%	-18.71%	-18.03%	-21.79%	-17.91%
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd.	-1.06%	-11.06%	-6.00%	-18.92%	6.27%
Patanjali Foods Ltd.	8.55%	-10.11%	-20.13%	-37.69%	4.64%
United Spirits Ltd.	0.04%	-0.17%	11.34%	4.18%	52.18%
ITC Ltd.	1.16%	-6.67%	-10.23%	-31.44%	26.98%
Dabur India Ltd.	-1.60%	-13.70%	-10.83%	-22.35%	-39.28%

This return table shows two important patterns. First, many constituents have negative one-year returns despite today’s strong session, which means the broader sector has had pockets of weakness over a longer horizon. Second, a few names such as Varun Beverages Ltd., United Spirits Ltd., and Marico Ltd. have shown stronger medium- to long-term resilience.

That context makes today’s broad rally especially interesting. It may indicate improving near-term sentiment inside a sector where many stocks have not delivered strong trailing one-year returns.

What Investors Should Watch Next

After a broad-based up day, the first thing to watch is whether breadth remains strong in the next session. When a sector rises with 14 advancers out of 15 constituents, follow-through becomes an important test. If future gains continue with similar breadth, it can signal stronger internal momentum.

Investors should also track whether the index can maintain closes near the upper part of its daily range. Today’s finish near the high was constructive. Repetition of that pattern would suggest buyers remain active through the close rather than only appearing early in the session.

At the stock level, market participants may keep an eye on the names that combined solid gains with meaningful turnover, especially Hindustan Unilever Ltd., Nestle India Ltd., ITC Ltd., and Varun Beverages Ltd.. Strong action in liquid names often shapes the next leg of sector direction.

Finally, it will be useful to observe whether the lone weak stock, Radico Khaitan Ltd., stabilizes or continues to diverge from the rest of the pack. A rally becomes even healthier when isolated weakness does not spread to related names.

Key Takeaways

Nifty FMCG closed at 44,731.15, up 617.75 points or 1.40%.
The index finished near its intraday high, which supports a bullish reading for the day.
Market breadth was very strong, with 14 advancers and only 1 decliner.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. was the top performer, while Radico Khaitan Ltd. was the only loser.
Nifty FMCG outperformed most tracked sector indices except Nifty IT and Nifty Financial Services.
Trading activity remained strong in names such as Nestle India Ltd., Hindustan Unilever Ltd., and ITC Ltd..

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How did Nifty FMCG close today?

Nifty FMCG closed at 44,731.15 on 13 October 2026, up 617.75 points or 1.40%. The index ended near its intraday high, which indicates that buying strength stayed intact through the close.

2. Why did Nifty FMCG rise today?

The index moved higher because gains were broad-based across the sector. Fourteen of the fifteen constituents advanced, and several stocks including Hindustan Unilever, United Breweries, Emami, Varun Beverages, and Godrej Consumer Products posted strong gains.

3. Which stock was the top gainer in Nifty FMCG today?

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. was the top gainer in Nifty FMCG today. The stock rose 54.80 points, or 3.01%, making it the best performer in the index during the session.

4. Which stock was the top loser in Nifty FMCG today?

Radico Khaitan Ltd. was the only stock in the red and therefore the top loser in Nifty FMCG today. It declined 15.00 points, or 0.33%, while the rest of the sector mostly moved higher.

5. What was the market breadth of Nifty FMCG today?

Nifty FMCG had very strong breadth today, with 14 advancing stocks and 1 declining stock. There were no unchanged constituents, showing that nearly the entire index participated in the rally.

6. What does today’s advance-decline ratio in Nifty FMCG indicate?

The advance-decline ratio was 14.00, which is a strong bullish breadth reading. It means fourteen stocks rose for every one stock that fell, showing broad buying support across the sector.

7. How did Nifty FMCG compare with other sector indices today?

Nifty FMCG outperformed Nifty Auto, Nifty Metal, Nifty Bank, Nifty Mid Select, and Nifty Pharma. It lagged Nifty IT and was slightly behind Nifty Financial Services on a percentage-change basis.

8. Which were the most active stocks in Nifty FMCG today?

Among the most active names were Nestle India, Hindustan Unilever, and ITC. Nestle India recorded the highest turnover, while ITC posted the largest traded volume among the active sector constituents.

9. What does the Nifty FMCG index track?

Nifty FMCG tracks listed companies from the fast-moving consumer goods space, including staples, foods, beverages, personal care, household products, and related consumer businesses. It is used to gauge the performance of this defensive sector.

10. How many stocks are there in Nifty FMCG, and what should investors watch next?

Nifty FMCG had 15 constituents in today’s reading. Investors should watch whether broad participation continues, whether the index keeps closing near daily highs, and whether leading gainers maintain momentum in upcoming sessions.

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.