NIFTY FMCG surges 782 pts to 55,802.4 as HUL, Godrej CP, Emami rally over 2%

Mumbai, July 31, 2025 – In a rather sluggish day on Dalal Street, the Nifty FMCG Index climbed up by 782 points or 1.42% to reach 55,802.4 by 11:04 AM IST on Thursday, with 12 out of 15 constituents trading in the green. The biggest gainers were Hindustan Unilever, Godrej Consumer Products and Emami, which rose by slightly more than 2% each.

NIFTY FMCG Index Summary (as of 11:04 AM IST)

As of 11:04 AM IST, the NIFTY FMCG Index is trading at 55,802.4, gaining 782 points or 1.42% from the previous close. Despite today’s positive momentum, the index remains down 11% year-on-year, reflecting broader sectoral weakness. It opened slightly lower but quickly rebounded to touch an intraday high of 55,838.15.

Trading activity is robust, with 1.68 crore shares exchanged, totaling a value of ₹1,590.34 crore. The index continues to hover well below its 52-week high of 66,438.7, suggesting limited long-term strength despite short-term recovery.

Key Gainers and Decliners

There were 12 advances against three shares, which declined by 11:04 AM. Hindustan Unilever led the FMCG index rally with a sharp gain of 3.89%, followed by Godrej Consumer Products and Emami, which rose over 3% and 2.87% respectively.

Other notable gainers include Dabur, ITC, and United Spirits with modest upticks.

On the downside, Varun Beverages was the top loser, slipping 1.21%, while Patanjali Foods and Tata Consumer also registered marginal declines.

Overall, the gainers far outpaced the decliners, reinforcing the positive sentiment in the FMCG segment.

Market Context

As of the latest update, the broader NIFTY 50 index was down 0.39% at 24,757.9, indicating that FMCG stocks were showing relative strength in an otherwise weak market.

The rise in FMCG stocks comes amid continued trading momentum on the monthly expiry day, with defensive segments seeing higher participation.

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

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