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Indian (NIFTY) Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedJun 28, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies404
  • 7D-0.3%
  • 3M8.0%
  • 1Y-7.7%
  • YTD-4.9%

Last week, the Consumer Staples industry hasn't moved much but United Spirits is up 4.9% in that time. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 7.7% in the last year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 12% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 28 Jun 2026₹29.9t₹8.3t₹765.0b20.8x39x3.6x
Tue, 26 May 2026₹30.6t₹8.2t₹765.1b21x40x3.7x
Thu, 23 Apr 2026₹31.6t₹8.1t₹740.1b21.2x42.7x3.9x
Sat, 21 Mar 2026₹28.3t₹8.0t₹735.8b19.6x38.5x3.5x
Mon, 16 Feb 2026₹30.7t₹8.0t₹734.0b22.9x41.8x3.8x
Wed, 14 Jan 2026₹31.4t₹7.8t₹723.9b23.4x43.3x4x
Fri, 12 Dec 2025₹31.4t₹7.8t₹722.9b23.5x43.4x4x
Sun, 09 Nov 2025₹32.3t₹7.7t₹719.3b24.8x44.9x4.2x
Tue, 07 Oct 2025₹32.3t₹7.5t₹706.0b24.7x45.8x4.3x
Thu, 04 Sep 2025₹33.8t₹7.5t₹705.4b25.8x47.9x4.5x
Sat, 02 Aug 2025₹32.7t₹7.4t₹700.4b26.1x46.7x4.4x
Mon, 30 Jun 2025₹31.9t₹7.3t₹698.7b26.2x45.7x4.4x
Wed, 28 May 2025₹32.2t₹7.3t₹691.6b25.8x46.5x4.4x
Fri, 25 Apr 2025₹32.5t₹7.1t₹666.9b23.8x48.8x4.6x
Sun, 23 Mar 2025₹30.1t₹7.1t₹665.6b25.1x45.3x4.3x
Tue, 18 Feb 2025₹29.7t₹7.0t₹664.2b24.1x44.8x4.2x
Thu, 16 Jan 2025₹31.0t₹6.9t₹668.6b29.2x46.4x4.5x
Sat, 14 Dec 2024₹32.5t₹6.9t₹668.3b32.3x48.6x4.7x
Mon, 11 Nov 2024₹33.2t₹6.9t₹668.1b33.6x49.8x4.9x
Wed, 09 Oct 2024₹35.8t₹6.8t₹657.0b34x54.4x5.3x
Fri, 06 Sep 2024₹36.8t₹6.8t₹654.3b37.2x56.2x5.4x
Sun, 04 Aug 2024₹35.3t₹6.7t₹649.1b35.4x54.4x5.2x
Tue, 02 Jul 2024₹33.1t₹6.6t₹635.7b33x52x5x
Thu, 30 May 2024₹31.1t₹6.6t₹623.7b30x49.9x4.8x
Sat, 27 Apr 2024₹30.8t₹6.5t₹620.2b30.9x49.7x4.8x
Mon, 25 Mar 2024₹30.1t₹6.4t₹617.9b27.9x48.7x4.7x
Wed, 21 Feb 2024₹30.3t₹6.4t₹616.1b31.4x49.3x4.7x
Fri, 19 Jan 2024₹30.9t₹6.4t₹601.0b31.8x51.5x4.8x
Sun, 17 Dec 2023₹30.3t₹6.4t₹599.8b30.6x50.5x4.7x
Tue, 14 Nov 2023₹29.1t₹6.4t₹598.9b30x48.6x4.5x
Thu, 12 Oct 2023₹29.1t₹6.3t₹600.4b30.3x48.4x4.6x
Sat, 09 Sep 2023₹28.8t₹6.5t₹600.4b30x48x4.5x
Mon, 07 Aug 2023₹28.7t₹6.5t₹594.9b28.6x48.2x4.4x
Wed, 05 Jul 2023₹28.8t₹6.4t₹589.7b28.8x48.9x4.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

48.9x


Total Market Cap: ₹28.8tTotal Earnings: ₹589.7bTotal Revenue: ₹6.4tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Indian Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 47.4x202420252026
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 47.4x.
  • 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 9.1% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 8.9% 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 Market-0.48%
Consumer Staples-0.33%
Food and Staples Retail0.22%
Food-0.049%
Personal Products-0.34%
Beverage-0.81%
Tobacco-0.92%
Household Products-1.01%
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 26.2x.
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
UNITDSPR United Spirits₹1.38k4.9%
+₹45.7b		-4.0%PE57.5x
GODREJCP Godrej Consumer Products₹1.03k3.4%
+₹34.8b		-12.1%PE56.9x
TATACONSUM Tata Consumer Products₹1.13k1.8%
+₹19.6b		0.6%PE72.6x
531642 Marico₹825.701.1%
+₹11.6b		12.9%PE60.8x
BRITANNIA Britannia Industries₹5.24k0.8%
+₹10.1b		-9.6%PE49.8x

Latest News

500459
₹9,025.10
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care
7D
-2.6%
1Y
-31.7%
GODREJCP
₹1,034.60
Godrej Consumer Products
7D
3.4%
1Y
-12.1%
Narrative Update • Jun 25

GODREJCP: Upcoming Dividend And Board Decisions Will Support Bullish Outlook

Analysts have slightly adjusted their price target for Godrej Consumer Products from ₹1,262.42 to ₹1,254.20. This change reflects updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions.
531162
₹397.05
Emami
7D
-3.9%
1Y
-30.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 24

531162: May Board Meeting And Leadership Review Will Support Bullish Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Emami to ₹545 from about ₹637, citing refreshed assumptions around slightly higher discount rates, more moderate revenue growth, softer profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Emami Emami has scheduled a Board meeting on May 21, 2026, at 12:00 Indian Standard Time to consider and approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026.
RADICO
₹3,829.80
Radico Khaitan
7D
1.6%
1Y
47.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 24

RADICO: Premium Whisky Relaunch And Dividend Plans Will Shape Balanced Outlook

Analysts have kept their price target for Radico Khaitan unchanged at ₹3,894.25, reflecting largely stable assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E at this stage. What's in the News Radico Khaitan unveiled a new premium look for its After Dark Blue Grain Whisky, with refreshed packaging and design aimed at aligning with changing consumer preferences and premium whisky demand.
VBL
₹507.65
Varun Beverages
7D
-4.1%
1Y
10.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 23

VBL: Upcoming Interim Dividend Decision Will Support Bullish Outlook

Analysts have maintained their price target on Varun Beverages at around ₹587. This reflects unchanged views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions.
533229
₹578.50
Bajaj Consumer Care
7D
-7.5%
1Y
181.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 22

533229: Upcoming Board Review Will Reinforce Cautious Outlook On Richly Priced Shares

Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Bajaj Consumer Care at ₹533.88. Only marginal tweaks to the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions were made, resulting in an unchanged price target.
TATACONSUM
₹1,131.30
Tata Consumer Products
7D
1.8%
1Y
0.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 22

TATACONSUM: Dividend And New Instant Tea Capacity Will Support Upside

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Tata Consumer Products steady at ₹1,347.83, citing only marginal model tweaks to revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions that were not enough to alter the overall price target. What's in the News for Tata Consumer Products Tata Consumer Products has scheduled a board meeting for May 8, 2026, at 14:00 IST to consider and approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results and statements for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026, and to review related auditors' reports.
500790
₹1,403.05
Nestlé India
7D
-0.9%
1Y
14.2%
HINDUNILVR
₹2,174.20
Hindustan Unilever
7D
-0.9%
1Y
-5.8%
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
₹1,384.90
United Spirits
7D
4.9%
1Y
-4.0%
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).
531642
₹825.70
Marico
7D
1.1%
1Y
12.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 17

531642: Shampoo Entry And Upcoming Results Will Support Bullish Return Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price target on Marico slightly higher to ₹898 from about ₹895, reflecting minor model updates to fair value, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, while keeping the discount rate effectively unchanged. What's in the News for Marico Marico launched Parachute Advansed Protein Shampoo, entering the hair cleansing category with a range focused on preventing protein loss in hair and extending its Parachute Advansed brand into damage repair and related hair care segments.
PATANJALI
₹412.55
Patanjali Foods
7D
-2.2%
1Y
-24.9%
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?
BRITANNIA
₹5,237.00
Britannia Industries
7D
0.8%
1Y
-9.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 16

BRITANNIA: Upcoming ₹90.50 Dividend Will Support Confident Long Term Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Britannia Industries slightly, with fair value estimates moving from about ₹6,251.65 to roughly ₹6,238.41. This reflects small tweaks to revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions.
ITC
₹290.00
ITC
7D
-0.9%
1Y
-30.7%
530843
₹182.60
Cupid
7D
3.4%
1Y
753.3%
DMART
₹4,294.60
Avenue Supermarts
7D
0.2%
1Y
-0.4%