Stock Market Today: Nifty FMCG Index Jumps 5%; Marico, Britannia, And COLPAL Hit Record Highs

In the aftermath of the volatile stock market behavior following the Lok Sabha Election 2024 results, the Nifty FMCG Index has exhibited notable resilience. It surged by approximately 5 percent, reaching the 5,800 mark during the early morning session, and recorded a 1 percent rise on Tuesday despite the broader market downturn triggered by disappointing election outcomes. This performance underscores sustained investor interest in major FMCG companies such as Dabur, Marico, Britannia, COLPAL, and Bikaji.

FMCG Majors Hit New Highs

Amid the stock market turbulence, shares of Marico, Britannia, COLPAL, and Bikaji Foods reached new lifetime highs, while Dabur’s share price hit a new 52-week high within minutes of the market opening. This trend highlights the sector’s robust performance despite broader market challenges.

Strategic Moves by Investors

Avinash Gorakshkar, Head of Research at Profitmart Securities, analyzed the underlying factors driving the strength in FMCG stocks. “Typically, investors turn to FMCG, pharma, IT, and healthcare segments during sharp market declines. Following the market crash on Tuesday due to disappointing election results, investors shifted to these safe havens. This strategic move led to the Nifty FMCG Index being the only index to end higher on Tuesday, while Nifty Pharma, Nifty Healthcare, and Nifty IT were the least affected indexes in the previous session,” explained Gorakshkar.

Positive Outlook for Nifty FMCG Index

Ganesh Dongre, Senior Manager of Technical Research at Anand Rathi, provided an optimistic forecast for the Nifty FMCG Index. “With the index breaking its hurdle at the 5,600 mark, it is now poised to register a 2-3 percent rise and potentially reach the 6,000 level. Importantly, the index has crucial support at the 5,200 level,” he stated. This clear direction helps investors and traders plan their market strategies with greater confidence.

FMCG Stocks to Watch

Sumeet Bagadia, Executive Director at Choice Broking, highlighted several FMCG stocks that are likely to continue attracting investor interest. “Traders and investors should consider shares of Marico, COLPAL, Dabur, and Heritage Foods, as these stocks show positive chart patterns,” Bagadia advised.

• Dabur: Share price may rise to ₹650 in the near term.
• Heritage Foods: Expected to reach ₹575 per share in the short term.
• Marico: Share price may touch ₹630 in the near term.
• COLPAL: Set to reach ₹3,200 level.

The remarkable performance of the Nifty FMCG Index amidst market volatility reflects a strategic shift by investors towards reliable and stable sectors. With strong support levels and positive forecasts, the FMCG sector continues to be a beacon of resilience on Dalal Street. Investors are advised to monitor these stocks closely and consider them for their portfolios in the current market environment.