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Indian (NIFTY) Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedJun 17, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies404
  • 7D2.2%
  • 3M5.1%
  • 1Y-6.3%
  • YTD-4.7%

Hindustan Unilever is up 3.1%, leading the way for the Consumer Staples industry, which has gained 2.2%. In contrast, the industry has lost 6.3% in the last 12 months. 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
Wed, 17 Jun 2026₹29.9t₹8.3t₹768.4b20.7x39x3.6x
Fri, 15 May 2026₹31.1t₹8.4t₹756.9b21.1x41x3.7x
Sun, 12 Apr 2026₹29.6t₹8.1t₹736.4b20.4x40.2x3.7x
Tue, 10 Mar 2026₹29.5t₹8.0t₹735.7b20x40.2x3.7x
Thu, 05 Feb 2026₹30.6t₹7.9t₹734.5b22.4x41.6x3.9x
Sat, 03 Jan 2026₹31.6t₹7.8t₹722.1b24.2x43.8x4.1x
Mon, 01 Dec 2025₹32.2t₹7.8t₹722.4b24.6x44.6x4.1x
Wed, 29 Oct 2025₹32.6t₹7.6t₹706.3b24.5x46.2x4.3x
Fri, 26 Sep 2025₹32.6t₹7.5t₹705.4b25.2x46.2x4.3x
Sun, 24 Aug 2025₹33.4t₹7.5t₹704.8b25x47.4x4.5x
Tue, 22 Jul 2025₹32.6t₹7.3t₹697.7b27.2x46.8x4.5x
Thu, 19 Jun 2025₹31.5t₹7.3t₹698.6b26.2x45x4.3x
Sat, 17 May 2025₹32.4t₹7.2t₹694.9b23.4x46.6x4.5x
Mon, 14 Apr 2025₹31.5t₹7.1t₹666.0b23.2x47.3x4.5x
Wed, 12 Mar 2025₹29.2t₹7.1t₹665.6b23.2x43.8x4.1x
Fri, 07 Feb 2025₹31.4t₹7.0t₹672.2b27.7x46.7x4.5x
Sun, 05 Jan 2025₹33.0t₹6.9t₹668.5b31.5x49.4x4.8x
Tue, 03 Dec 2024₹32.9t₹6.9t₹668.3b31.5x49.2x4.8x
Thu, 31 Oct 2024₹33.7t₹6.9t₹668.3b33.3x50.4x4.9x
Sat, 28 Sep 2024₹37.5t₹6.8t₹657.3b35.3x57x5.5x
Mon, 26 Aug 2024₹36.3t₹6.8t₹654.8b35.2x55.5x5.4x
Wed, 24 Jul 2024₹35.5t₹6.6t₹639.8b33.1x55.4x5.3x
Fri, 21 Jun 2024₹32.8t₹6.5t₹635.7b32.7x51.6x5x
Sun, 19 May 2024₹31.3t₹6.5t₹622.8b31.1x50.3x4.8x
Tue, 16 Apr 2024₹30.2t₹6.4t₹618.2b28.9x48.8x4.7x
Thu, 14 Mar 2024₹29.8t₹6.4t₹617.7b26.8x48.2x4.6x
Sat, 10 Feb 2024₹30.2t₹6.4t₹605.0b32.2x49.9x4.7x
Mon, 08 Jan 2024₹31.9t₹6.4t₹599.9b32.2x53.1x5x
Wed, 06 Dec 2023₹30.3t₹6.4t₹599.7b30.4x50.5x4.7x
Fri, 03 Nov 2023₹28.6t₹6.3t₹593.6b29.6x48.2x4.5x
Sun, 01 Oct 2023₹28.6t₹6.3t₹600.5b29.6x47.6x4.5x
Tue, 29 Aug 2023₹28.4t₹6.5t₹599.1b28.1x47.4x4.4x
Thu, 27 Jul 2023₹28.9t₹6.5t₹588.0b29.3x49.2x4.5x
Sat, 24 Jun 2023₹28.1t₹6.4t₹588.5b28.1x47.7x4.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

47.7x


Total Market Cap: ₹28.1tTotal 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 Market2.23%
Consumer Staples2.20%
Tobacco3.71%
Household Products3.53%
Personal Products2.92%
Food and Staples Retail2.70%
Beverage2.36%
Food0.76%
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₹4.29k6.0%
+₹159.2b		1.4%PE94.1x
ITC ITC₹290.752.5%
+₹89.0b		-30.1%PE17.6x
HINDUNILVR Hindustan Unilever₹2.20k1.3%
+₹66.0b		-4.3%PE48.6x
VBL Varun Beverages₹544.053.4%
+₹60.2b		15.9%PE57.8x
UNITDSPR United Spirits₹1.31k3.8%
+₹34.2b		-10.5%PE54.3x

Latest News

HINDUNILVR
₹2,197.60
Hindustan Unilever
7D
1.3%
1Y
-4.3%
HONASA
₹401.45
Honasa Consumer
7D
-3.2%
1Y
30.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 16

HONASA: Analyst Day And Maiden Dividend Will Shape Bullish Outlook

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Honasa Consumer from about ₹375 to roughly ₹456, citing updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that are consistent with recent Street research focused on portfolio refocusing and business mix. What's in the News Honasa Consumer's board is scheduled to meet on May 21, 2026, to review and approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026, along with statutory auditor reports.
539533
₹29.03
Elitecon International
7D
-10.2%
1Y
-46.9%
VBL
₹544.05
Varun Beverages
7D
3.4%
1Y
15.9%
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
₹984.10
Avanti Feeds
7D
-2.1%
1Y
30.7%
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.
500830
₹2,034.05
Colgate-Palmolive (India)
7D
-1.1%
1Y
-15.2%
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.
500790
₹1,407.15
Nestlé India
7D
-2.2%
1Y
20.3%
TATACONSUM
₹1,124.50
Tata Consumer Products
7D
1.5%
1Y
5.6%
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.
ABDL
₹630.25
Allied Blenders and Distillers
7D
10.2%
1Y
47.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 06

ABDL: Leadership Transition And Dividend Policy Will Support Future Expansion Potential

Analysts have nudged their price target on Allied Blenders and Distillers up from ₹687.64 to ₹696.60 as they factor in updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a slightly different future P/E multiple. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled on May 21, 2026 at 15:00 IST to consider a change in the Managing Director and other Key Managerial Personnel, incorporation of an overseas wholly owned subsidiary, and other matters.
UNITDSPR
₹1,308.00
United Spirits
7D
3.8%
1Y
-10.5%
Narrative Update • Jun 04

UNITDSPR: Planned Sports Stake Sale Will Support Future Cash Returns

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for United Spirits from ₹1,725.00 to about ₹1,762.42, reflecting updated assumptions that combine a lower revenue growth outlook of roughly 11.17% with a slightly higher profit margin expectation of about 15.68% and a future P/E of around 66.17x. What’s in the News A board meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2026 to consider approving 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 with Bolt IPL Holdings LLC, Aelius Investments Pte Ltd, Asia Investment Topco II Pte Ltd, Times Internet Limited and Metropolitan Media Company Limited.
519600
₹1,114.10
CCL Products (India)
7D
-6.7%
1Y
39.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 04

519600: Overvaluation Risks Will Center On Final Dividend Decision

Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for CCL Products (India) at ₹968.84. Modest adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions support a refined price target narrative without materially changing the overall valuation view.
531642
₹805.60
Marico
7D
-1.8%
1Y
16.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 03

531642: Fair Outlook As Board Results And Dividend Decision Will Guide Returns

Analysts have lifted their price target for Marico from about ₹852.70 to roughly ₹895.45 as they factor in updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for May 05, 2026, at 12:30 IST to consider and approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026.
GODREJCP
₹1,020.00
Godrej Consumer Products
7D
-0.7%
1Y
-14.8%
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
₹290.75
ITC
7D
2.5%
1Y
-30.1%
530843
₹165.50
Cupid
7D
9.7%
1Y
810.8%
DMART
₹4,287.50
Avenue Supermarts
7D
6.0%
1Y
1.4%