Nifty FMCG Index Gains 1.03% as HUL, Radico, Godrej Lead Rally

Mumbai, July 11 (10:20 AM IST) – The Nifty FMCG index climbed 1.03% intraday to 56,202.40, adding 574 points on the back of strength in heavyweight stocks like Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Radico Khaitan, and Godrej Consumer Products. The index outperformed the broader Nifty 50, which was down 0.43% at 25,245.50.

Sector Performance Snapshot

Metric	Value
Last Price	56,202.40
Previous Close	55,628.20
Day’s Change (Pts)	+574.20
Day’s Change (%)	+1.03%
Day High / Low	56,349.90 / 55,792.40
52-Week High / Low	66,438.70 / 50,199.35
Total Traded Value	₹1,184 Cr
Advances / Declines	9 / 6

The sector saw 9 stocks advancing, with HUL topping the gainers list, while 6 stocks declined, including VBL, United Breweries, and Emami.

Top Gainers in Nifty FMCG

Stock	Price (₹)	Change (₹)	% Change
Hindustan Unilever	2,515	+106.6	+4.43%
Radico Khaitan	2,735.60	+37.20	+1.38%
Godrej Consumer	1,302.60	+15.90	+1.24%
Nestle India	2,421.00	+19.60	+0.82%
Dabur India	525.45	+3.05	+0.58%

HUL surged over 4% to ₹2,515, contributing significantly to the index’s upside, buoyed by renewed investor confidence post management transition.

Key Laggards

Stock	Price (₹)	Change (₹)	% Change
VBL	458.55	-1.20	-0.26%
Emami Ltd	596.90	-0.25	-0.04%
Colgate-Palmolive	2,409.00	-2.30	-0.10%
Britannia Industries	5,871.50	-6.50	-0.11%
United Spirits	1,380.70	-3.30	-0.24%
United Breweries	1,960.00	-9.90	-0.50%

Index Trend Context

• 30-Day Performance: -1.02%
• 1-Year Performance: -6.27%
• Near 52-Week High: -15.41%
• Near 52-Week Low: +11.96%

Despite today’s rebound, the index continues to trade 15.4% below its 52-week high of 66,438.70 and has lost 6.27% over the past year, reflecting mixed investor sentiment in the consumer staples space.

Outlook

Gains in marquee stocks like HUL and Godrej Consumer indicate selective institutional buying in high-quality FMCG names, even as mid-tier players remain under pressure. The index may find stronger footing if earnings from consumer goods companies show margin resilience amid easing input costs.

About Nifty FMCG Index

The Nifty FMCG index represents India’s top Fast-Moving Consumer Goods companies across food, personal care, household, and beverages.

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