Nifty FMCG index rose 1.44% today to 55,812.15, outperforming broader markets despite a weak overall session.

• Emami surged 6.25%, Godrej Consumer and HUL gained over 3% each, lifting the FMCG index.
• FMCG index is up 2% this month but down 10% YoY, vs Nifty 50’s 0.73% annual drop.
• Nifty Pharma and Metal indices declined over 1%, while Nifty 50 and Sensex ended 0.35%-0.36% lower today.