FMCG Sector

Indian stock markets ended lower for the third consecutive session on October 22, with the Sensex declining 460 points and the Nifty slipping below 22,700. Media, FMCG, IT and energy stocks led sectoral losses, while rising Brent crude prices and a sell-off across Asian markets added to investor concerns.

Sensex fell 876 points to 73,852.90 and Nifty declined 1.11% to 22,888.95 on October 19, 2026. Banking and IT stocks led losses amid earnings concerns, elevated crude oil prices and foreign investor outflows.

The Sensex gained 745 points and the Nifty rose 1.13% on October 9, 2026, as TCS earnings lifted IT stocks and buying spread to banking, financial services and FMCG shares. Lower crude prices and a fall in India VIX supported sentiment, while global risks remained.

Indian benchmark indices ended higher on September 10, 2026, snapping a three-session losing streak. Nifty and Sensex gained 0.20% and 0.19%, respectively, led by banking and financial stocks, while crude oil above $100, rupee weakness and pressure in auto and metal stocks kept gains limited.

Indian markets ended lower on Thursday, with the Nifty 50 falling 41 points and the Sensex declining 417 points amid sharp expiry-day volatility. Banking stocks gained after the RBI reported $136.38 billion in foreign currency inflows, while Solar Industries rallied on acquisition buzz.

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Sugar stocks surged up to 18% on August 20 after the government tightened inventory limits for bulk sugar consumers. Here’s why Balrampur Chini, Dwarikesh Sugar and other sugar stocks are rallying.

Sugar stocks remained in focus as global raw sugar prices hit a 14-month high and domestic sugar prices strengthened amid tight supplies, low inventories and expectations of robust festive demand.

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.