FMCG Sector

Indian benchmark indices ended sharply higher on August 3, with the Sensex gaining 544 points and the Nifty closing at 24,774. Strong buying in IT stocks, easing crude oil prices, improving FII sentiment, and the rollout of the new Closing Auction Session (CAS) drove the rally, while investors remained focused on the upcoming RBI policy meeting.

ITC shares climbed nearly 3% as resilient cigarette volumes boosted investor confidence despite a 27% drop in quarterly profit. Here's why ITC stock is in focus today.

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) reported a strong 10% revenue growth in Q1 FY27, driven by balanced volume and pricing gains. However, rising commodity costs and margin compression led to a decline in reported profit, sending the stock down more than 3.5% as investors weighed near-term profitability concerns against healthy long-term fundamentals.

Sensex and Nifty extended losses for the fifth consecutive session as rising crude oil prices, US-Iran tensions, weak Wall Street cues, and higher bond yields weighed on investor sentiment. IT and Media stocks outperformed, while Auto stocks led the decline.

Indian benchmark indices ended sharply lower on July 22, 2026, with Sensex falling 715 points and Nifty closing below the 24,000 mark. Investor sentiment weakened after US President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on imported generic medicines, escalating US-Iran tensions, rising Brent crude oil prices, a weaker rupee, and heavy selling in banking, pharma and IT stocks. Despite the broader market weakness, Bajaj Auto and Nestlé India gained on the back of strong Q1 FY27 earnings.

Nestlé India posted a strong set of Q1 FY27 earnings, with net profit surging 48.26% and revenue growing over 25% year-on-year. Robust domestic demand, rural expansion, premiumisation, and strong performance across product categories drove the FMCG giant's impressive quarterly results.

Indian benchmark indices extended losses for a second straight session on July 21, 2026, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex ending lower due to escalating US-Iran geopolitical tensions, elevated crude oil prices, and persistent FII outflows. Banking and IT heavyweights weighed on the market, while Chemicals and Cement outperformed, led by UltraTech Cement's strong Q1 FY27 earnings and positive brokerage outlook.

The Indian stock market ended lower on 20 July 2026, with the Sensex dropping 442.93 points and the Nifty 50 slipping 95.80 points amid a sharp sell-off in private banking stocks following Q1 FY27 earnings. Explore today's market highlights, top gainers and losers, trending stocks, sector-wise performance, and the major factors that influenced market sentiment.

Patanjali Foods shares extended losses for a third consecutive session, falling as much as 17% amid heavy trading volumes and fresh short build-up. The company has clarified that there are no undisclosed material events or price-sensitive information behind the sharp decline.

The Indian stock market extended its gains on July 2, 2026, with the Nifty closing at 24,175.70 and the Sensex rising 579 points. A strong rebound in IT stocks, lower Brent crude prices, easing US-Iran tensions, a stronger rupee, and lower India VIX boosted investor confidence, while Realty, Auto, Chemicals, Cement, and Consumer Durables also ended in positive territory.