Nifty FMCG Index Breakdown From 20 Months EMA

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The Nifty FMCG Index is a benchmark index on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) that tracks the performance of the top 15 companies in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector. These companies produce non-durable, mass-consumption products readily available to consumers, such as food and beverages, personal care items, and household products.

As of January 6, 2025, the Nifty FMCG Index includes the following companies:

| Company Name | Symbol | Weightage |
|-------------------------------------|--------------|-----------|
| ITC Ltd. | ITC | 32.88% |
| Hindustan Unilever Ltd. | HINDUNILVR | 19.14% |
| Nestle India Ltd. | NESTLEIND | 8.86% |
| Tata Consumer Products Ltd. | TATACONSUM | 6.53% |
| Varun Beverages Ltd. | VBL | 6.36% |
| Britannia Industries Ltd. | BRITANNIA | 5.49% |
| Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. | GODREJCP | 4.48% |
| Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd. | COLPAL | 3.42% |
| United Spirits Ltd. | MCDOWELL-N | 3.12% |
| Dabur India Ltd. | DABUR | 2.90% |
| Marico Ltd. | MARICO | 2.44% |
| Procter & Gamble Hygiene & Health | PGHH | 1.51% |
| Radico Khaitan Ltd. | RADICO | 1.27% |
| United Breweries Ltd. | UBL | 1.22% |
| Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd. | BALRAMCHIN | 0.39% |



The index is calculated using the free-float market capitalization method, which considers only the market value of shares readily available for trading, excluding those held by promoters or institutions. This methodology ensures that the index reflects the market performance of the most liquid and widely held FMCG companies.

The Nifty FMCG Index is rebalanced semi-annually, with reviews conducted in January and July to ensure it accurately represents the sector's performance. The selection criteria for inclusion in the index include factors such as trading frequency, market capitalization, and listing history.

Investors can gain exposure to the Nifty FMCG Index through various financial instruments, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and index funds. Some notable options are:

- **ETFs:**
- ICICI Prudential Nifty FMCG ETF

- **Index Funds:**
- UTI Nifty FMCG Index Fund
- ICICI Prudential FMCG Fund



These investment vehicles allow investors to participate in the growth and performance of India's FMCG sector by mirroring the index's composition and returns.

As of June 2024, the Nifty FMCG Index achieved a significant milestone by crossing the 50,000 mark, reflecting the sector's robust growth and resilience.

The FMCG sector is often considered a defensive sector, demonstrating stability even during economic downturns, as consumer demand for essential goods remains relatively constant.