Nifty FMCG up 2% as festive season puts consumer stocks in spotlight
In the Nifty FMCG basket 13 stocks advanced while only 2 declined. Intraday, the FMCG index was up 1.82 per cent to 45,645.20.
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In the Nifty FMCG basket 13 stocks advanced while only 2 declined. Intraday, the FMCG index was up 1.82 per cent to 45,645.20.
Shares of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies snapped a four-day losing streak to gain over 1 per cent on Wednesday with most frontline stocks Hindustan Unilever (HUL), ITC, Dabur India, Emam…
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