The Nifty FMCG Index plunged nearly 3%, its steepest single-day drop in 28 months after HUL’s second-quarter results missed expectations, disappointing investors. Analysts anticipate continued margin pressure for consumer companies in the near term due to rising raw material costs and weak urban demand.
Market Wrap: Sensex falls 142 points, Nifty holds 23,900; HDFC Bank shares tumble 3%
Indian stock market closed in the red, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty falling up to 0.2% as Iran-US tensions simmered and rupee declined. Broader
May 27, 2026