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Indian (NIFTY) Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedJun 22, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies404
  • 7D1.8%
  • 3M10.4%
  • 1Y-6.1%
  • YTD-4.6%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Staples industry has risen 1.8%, driven by gains from Avenue Supermarts of 4.6%. In the past year, the industry is down 6.1%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 12% per annum.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the Indian Consumer Staples Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 22 Jun 2026₹30.0t₹8.3t₹768.4b20.8x39x3.6x
Wed, 20 May 2026₹30.9t₹8.3t₹761.3b20.6x40.6x3.7x
Fri, 17 Apr 2026₹29.8t₹8.1t₹736.3b21.4x40.4x3.7x
Sun, 15 Mar 2026₹28.8t₹8.0t₹735.8b19.8x39.1x3.6x
Tue, 10 Feb 2026₹31.2t₹7.9t₹736.3b23x42.4x3.9x
Thu, 08 Jan 2026₹31.9t₹7.8t₹722.3b24.3x44.2x4.1x
Sat, 06 Dec 2025₹31.7t₹7.8t₹722.4b25x43.9x4.1x
Mon, 03 Nov 2025₹32.6t₹7.6t₹713.6b24.8x45.7x4.3x
Wed, 01 Oct 2025₹32.2t₹7.5t₹705.8b24.6x45.6x4.3x
Fri, 29 Aug 2025₹33.1t₹7.5t₹705.1b25.2x47x4.4x
Sun, 27 Jul 2025₹31.8t₹7.3t₹697.5b26.7x45.7x4.3x
Tue, 24 Jun 2025₹31.3t₹7.3t₹698.6b25.9x44.8x4.3x
Thu, 22 May 2025₹32.0t₹7.3t₹695.4b24.6x46.1x4.4x
Sat, 19 Apr 2025₹32.2t₹7.1t₹665.7b23x48.4x4.6x
Mon, 17 Mar 2025₹29.2t₹7.1t₹665.6b23.8x43.9x4.1x
Wed, 12 Feb 2025₹30.2t₹7.0t₹671.4b26.6x45x4.3x
Fri, 10 Jan 2025₹32.2t₹6.9t₹668.6b29.2x48.2x4.7x
Sun, 08 Dec 2024₹33.0t₹6.9t₹668.3b31.6x49.4x4.8x
Tue, 05 Nov 2024₹33.4t₹6.9t₹667.4b34.1x50x4.9x
Thu, 03 Oct 2024₹37.2t₹6.8t₹657.3b35x56.6x5.5x
Sat, 31 Aug 2024₹36.3t₹6.8t₹654.3b36x55.4x5.4x
Mon, 29 Jul 2024₹35.6t₹6.7t₹642.5b35x55.5x5.4x
Wed, 26 Jun 2024₹32.5t₹6.5t₹635.7b33.3x51.2x5x
Fri, 24 May 2024₹31.7t₹6.5t₹621.5b30.6x51x4.8x
Sun, 21 Apr 2024₹30.1t₹6.5t₹618.7b29.5x48.7x4.7x
Tue, 19 Mar 2024₹30.0t₹6.4t₹617.8b27.5x48.6x4.7x
Thu, 15 Feb 2024₹30.1t₹6.4t₹616.0b32.5x48.9x4.7x
Sat, 13 Jan 2024₹31.3t₹6.4t₹599.9b32.6x52.2x4.9x
Mon, 11 Dec 2023₹30.1t₹6.4t₹599.8b30.3x50.2x4.7x
Wed, 08 Nov 2023₹29.0t₹6.4t₹596.3b29.7x48.6x4.5x
Fri, 06 Oct 2023₹28.6t₹6.3t₹600.5b29.8x47.6x4.5x
Sun, 03 Sep 2023₹28.4t₹6.5t₹600.5b28.5x47.4x4.4x
Tue, 01 Aug 2023₹29.0t₹6.5t₹591.9b29.2x48.9x4.5x
Thu, 29 Jun 2023₹28.3t₹6.4t₹588.5b28.8x48.1x4.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

48.1x


Total Market Cap: ₹28.3tTotal Earnings: ₹588.5bTotal Revenue: ₹6.4tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Indian Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 47.5x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Indian Consumer Staples industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 39.0x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 47.5x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 4.5x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 3.6x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Consumer Staples industry have grown 9.3% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 9.0% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Indian Consumer Staples sector?

IN Market2.85%
Consumer Staples1.78%
Food and Staples Retail6.84%
Beverage2.21%
Tobacco2.17%
Household Products1.94%
Food1.05%
Personal Products0.58%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Food and Staples Retail industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 99x.
    • Analysts expect its future annual earnings growth (17.7%) to be largely in line with prior year's earnings growth.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Tobacco industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 26.3x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Food and Staples Retail industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 18% over the next 5 years.
  • This is roughly in line with its past earnings growth rate.
  • In contrast, the Tobacco industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 3.7% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
DMART Avenue Supermarts₹4.33k5.7%
+₹151.0b		-0.1%PE95.1x
HINDUNILVR Hindustan Unilever₹2.18k1.3%
+₹67.7b		-4.0%PE48.3x
500790 Nestlé India₹1.40k2.0%
+₹53.0b		18.8%PE77.3x
UNITDSPR United Spirits₹1.34k5.6%
+₹50.8b		-5.4%PE55.8x
ITC ITC₹291.251.2%
+₹42.0b		-29.6%PE17.6x

Latest News

500790
₹1,401.90
Nestlé India
7D
2.0%
1Y
18.8%
HINDUNILVR
₹2,184.90
Hindustan Unilever
7D
1.3%
1Y
-4.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 18

HINDUNILVR: Capacity Expansion And Renewable Facilities Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have slightly reduced their fair value estimate for Hindustan Unilever to about ₹2,558, citing small adjustments to long term revenue growth, profit margin assumptions and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for Hindustan Unilever Board meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026, at 14:00 Indian Standard Time to consider Hindustan Unilever’s first quarter results.
UNITDSPR
₹1,343.10
United Spirits
7D
5.6%
1Y
-5.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 18

UNITDSPR: Planned Sports Stake Sale Will Support Higher Future Cash Returns

Analysts have nudged their price target for United Spirits slightly lower to ₹1,758 from ₹1,762, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for United Spirits At a board meeting on March 24, 2026, United Spirits approved the sale of 14,690 equity shares of Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Spirits, for an aggregate consideration of ₹166.6b, subject to adjustments and conditions under the share purchase agreement (Source: Company board meeting disclosure).
AWL
₹187.10
AWL Agri Business
7D
-2.1%
1Y
-26.9%
PATANJALI
₹418.25
Patanjali Foods
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-22.3%
New Narrative • Jun 16

Patanjali Foods Stock Will Face Margin Strains Yet Benefit From Edible Oil Strength

Catalysts About Patanjali Foods Patanjali Foods is a diversified Indian consumer company focused on edible oils, food staples and fast moving consumer products across home, personal care and nutraceuticals. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
VBL
₹512.95
Varun Beverages
7D
-5.2%
1Y
11.1%
Narrative Update • Jun 08

VBL: Upcoming Board Meeting And Interim Dividend Decision Will Support Bullish Outlook

Analysts have kept the price target for Varun Beverages broadly unchanged at about ₹587 per share, reflecting only minor tweaks to assumptions around the discount rate, long term profit margin and forward P/E multiple. What's in the News Varun Beverages has scheduled a board meeting for April 27, 2026.
512573
₹956.35
Avanti Feeds
7D
-8.1%
1Y
35.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 07

512573: Higher Assumed Margins And Dividend Policy Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Avanti Feeds from ₹1,096 to ₹1,362, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Board meeting held on May 28, 2026 to consider and approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, and other agenda items, source: company board meeting notice.
RADICO
₹3,778.60
Radico Khaitan
7D
5.2%
1Y
42.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 07

RADICO: Upcoming Results And Dividend Outlook Will Support Upside

Analysts have raised their price target on Radico Khaitan from ₹3,560.17 to ₹3,894.25, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for May 06, 2026, at 13:15 IST to review and approve the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026.
500830
₹1,981.80
Colgate-Palmolive (India)
7D
-3.7%
1Y
-17.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 07

500830: Beauty-Led Oral Care Focus Will Support Stronger Outlook Into 2026

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Colgate-Palmolive (India) from about ₹2,154 to roughly ₹2,264, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as key inputs behind the higher price target. What's in the News A board meeting of Colgate-Palmolive (India) is scheduled for May 22, 2026, to approve and record the audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026.
TATACONSUM
₹1,112.90
Tata Consumer Products
7D
1.1%
1Y
0.3%
Narrative Update • Jun 06

TATACONSUM: Dividend Commitment And New Capacity Will Support Bullish Outlook

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Tata Consumer Products steady at ₹1,347.83, with only slight tweaks to underlying assumptions such as revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E informing the updated price target narrative. What's in the News Tata Consumer Products has announced an annual dividend of ₹10.00 per share, with an ex date and record date of May 25, 2026, and payment scheduled for July 10, 2026.
DABUR
₹422.25
Dabur India
7D
-1.6%
1Y
-9.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 06

DABUR: Higher Final Dividend Will Support Future Shareholder Returns

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Dabur India slightly higher to about ₹527 from roughly ₹519, reflecting small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Dabur India has recommended a final dividend of 550%, taking the total dividend for financial year 2025-26 to 825%.
MEDPLUS
₹833.30
MedPlus Health Services
7D
-4.3%
1Y
-4.3%
Narrative Update • Jun 04

MEDPLUS: CSR Subsidiary And AGM Timeline Will Support Bullish Repricing

Analysts have raised the price target on MedPlus Health Services from ₹1,059.71 to ₹1,168.71, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and expected future P/E. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2026, at 14:00 IST to consider and approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026.
GODREJCP
₹1,019.50
Godrej Consumer Products
7D
-1.7%
1Y
-12.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 02

GODREJCP: Upcoming Board Meeting And Interim Dividend Will Support Bullish Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Godrej Consumer Products slightly from ₹1,272.63 to ₹1,262.42 as small recalibrations to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions result in a marginally lower price target. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2026, at 13:30 IST to consider the audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026.
ITC
₹291.25
ITC
7D
1.2%
1Y
-29.6%
530843
₹179.70
Cupid
7D
9.0%
1Y
870.8%
DMART
₹4,330.60
Avenue Supermarts
7D
5.7%
1Y
-0.1%