FMCG Sector

Cupid shares rallied for the fourth consecutive session, hitting an all-time high of ₹389 on November 12, 2026. Strong Q2 FY27 earnings, higher financial guidance and expansion plans boosted investor sentiment.

ITC shares rose 3% in early trade on November 4, 2026, emerging as the top Nifty 50 gainer despite reporting a 20.1% year-on-year decline in standalone Q2 FY27 net profit to ₹4,137.12 crore. Cigarette segment EBIT declined 27% to ₹3,813.5 crore, while non-cigarette FMCG revenue increased 16% to ₹6,967.2 crore. Brokerages JPMorgan and CLSA highlighted potential improvement in cigarette profitability and continued growth in the FMCG business.

Indian benchmark indices extended their gains for the second consecutive session on November 3, 2026. Sensex rallied 1,225.07 points (1.62%) to close at 76,917.85, while Nifty advanced 370.05 points (1.58%) to 23,810.85. FMCG, Realty and Private Bank stocks led the rally, with Nestle India, Tata Consumer Products and Asian Paints among the top gainers. Easing crude oil prices, continued FII buying and improved global sentiment supported the market, while PSU Banks, Metals and Energy stocks ended lower.

ITC’s FMCG-Others business grew revenue 19% in Q2 FY27, its highest in 14 quarters, with EBITDA margin expanding to 10.4%. Here is a look at the growth drivers, profitability, new launches and the stock.

Indian stock markets ended sharply higher on November 2, 2026, with Sensex rising 1.66% to 75,692.78 and Nifty gaining 1.68% to 23,440.80. Reliance Industries surged 11.60% following record Q2 FY27 earnings, while Energy, Infrastructure and Metal stocks led sectoral gains. Softer crude oil prices, foreign fund inflows and positive global cues further supported market sentiment.

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.