Nifty FMCG Index Up by 0.91% As FMCG Stocks Gain Amid Heightened Uncertainty

Mumbai, August 1, 2025 (11:20 AM IST) – At 2:20 p.m. Nifty FMCG index is up by 0.91%. FMCG stocks are gaining today probably because of increased economic uncertainty due to higher US tariffs and the absence of an Indo-US trade deal.

Out of 15 stocks in the index, 12 advanced while 3 declined, indicating a firm market breadth within the FMCG segment.The broader Nifty 50 index is down by 135.10 points or 0.55% at this time.

Nifty FMCG Index – Intraday Performance

The Nifty FMCG Index has had a positive intraday move and was up by 1.07% or 594.85 to close at 56,407.00, up compared to the previous close of 55,812.15. The index was at 55,982.00 and ranged between 55,974.80 as the lowest and 57,032.90 as the highest trading price throughout the day. The total traded shares were 2.29 crore, and the traded value was 2,308.92 crore. The index is currently trading below the 52-week high of 66,438.70 and above the 50,199.35 low.

Top Gainers in Nifty FMCG (as of 12:20 AM IST)

Radico Khaitan was up the most by 5.33% in the Nifty FMCG index as it rose ₹145.80 to ₹2,880.30 at 12:20 pm IST. The share was seen trading at the highest level of its day, which bodes well regarding its investor participation and strength.

The other companies that rose significantly included Marico, Hindustan Unilever, and Dabur, which gained 1.92%, 1.32%, and 1.83%, respectively. Marico had moved up ₹13.50 to ₹716.30, and HUL had been rising ₹33.40 to ₹2,554.60; its highest point was ₹2,727.50. Dabur was at ₹538.70, up ₹9.70, and its highest was ₹547.70.

Other prominent gainers were Emami, Britannia, Godrej Consumer, Nestle India and ITC with gains of more than 1%. Britannia was up by ₹68.00 to ₹5,839.00, Godrej Consumer would be up ₹19.40 to ₹1,278.40, and Nestle India was up by ₹17.30 to ₹2,265.00. ITC also rose ₹4.55 to ₹416.50, and the uptrend was apparent in the FMCG sector.

Stocks in Red

Some of the stocks within the Nifty FMCG index were trading in a negative territory even though the market was strong. Varun Beverages topped the list of losers with a decline of 0.84% or 4.40 to 517.70 points. United Spirits also declined as it fell by 0.74% or 9.90 to 1,322.30. Such a loss indicates that profit booking was modest or there were pressures on some beverage and liquor counters, despite the FMCG sector having positive traction.

Advance-Decline Snapshot

The advance-decline snapshot of the Nifty FMCG index reflects a strong bullish sentiment, with 12 stocks advancing, only 3 declining, and none remaining unchanged. This indicates broad-based buying interest across the sector, with the majority of FMCG stocks participating in the upward momentum during intraday trade.

30-Day and 1-Year Performance

In the last 30 days, the Nifty FMCG index has recorded a positive momentum of 2.40%. Nonetheless, 1-year performance declines by 10.10%, and this fact demonstrates that the sector has had its difficulties in the long run. This is juxtaposed with other modern-day recovery stories within a wider market picture and changing consumer demand for products in the FMCG environment.

The Nifty FMCG index showed clear upward momentum as of 12:20 PM IST, with strong participation from heavyweight counters and broad gains across key segments like personal care, packaged foods, and beverages. Data shows the index is still trading 15% below its 52-week high of 66,438.70.

REF: https://www.nseindia.com/market-data/live-equity-market?symbol=NIFTY FMCG

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