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MARICO • NSE • F&O Stock
MARICO LIMITED traded at ₹787.15, -3.21% versus the previous close of ₹813.25. Latest market data: 29 Sep 2026 • 03:15 PM IST.
- The stock is -3.21% at ₹787.15.
- Likely reason: technical correction and broader FMCG softness
- Approximate traded value is ₹124.06 crore.
- It is -11.47% from its 52-week high and +14.03% from its 52-week low.
- The stock is being compared with Nifty FMCG alongside the Nifty 50.
MARICO LIMITED Share Price Today – Market Snapshot
Why Is MARICO LIMITED Share Price Falling Today?
Marico Limited shares came under selling pressure during Tuesday's session, ending the day lower by 3.21% at ₹787.15. The stock opened at ₹807.00 and drifted lower across the trading hours, eventually hitting an intraday low of ₹787.15, which also marked its close. Trading volumes picked up noticeably, recording a volume versus 5-day average of 1.61x, indicating higher participation during the down-move.
The broader market saw a mild corrective tone, with the Nifty down 0.28%. Marico underperformed both the benchmark and its recent trading range, extending its short-term correction to a 5-day loss of 5.16% and a 20-day drop of 6.08%. The heavy delivery percentage of 55.81% suggests that a segment of market participants was taking delivery or unwinding positions rather than purely day-trading.
While no single high-impact operational announcement was released by the company today, recent news flow highlights Marico's ongoing brand-building and strategic updates, including commentary from founder Harsh Mariwala on consumer behavior lessons and continuous ESG intimations. These updates provide background context on the company's long-term strategy, though today's downward price action appears driven largely by broader sector headwinds and technical selling pressure.
low confidence
- Intraday price drop of 3.21% closing at the day's low of ₹787.15
- Volume versus 5-day average at 1.61x indicating active selling interest
- Continuation of the 5-day return loss standing at -5.16%
Performance Context
Cash-Market Activity
| Today’s Volume | 1,576,087 |
|---|---|
| 5-Day Avg. Volume | 981,485 |
| 20-Day Avg. Volume | 1,473,964 |
| Volume vs 20-Day Avg. | 1.07x |
| Delivery Quantity | 907,583 |
| Delivery % | 55.81% |
| Number of Trades | 37,295 |
Derivative-Market Activity
| Near-Month Futures | ₹809.95 |
|---|---|
| Cash Reference | ₹813.25 |
| Premium / Discount | ₹-3.30 (-0.41%) |
| Change in Premium | ₹-1.65 |
| Futures Volume | 4,821 |
| Volume vs Previous Session | 0.97x |
| Open Interest | 4,081,200 |
| OI vs Previous Session | 0.46x |
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Promoter Pledge / Encumbrance
The promoter/promoter-group disclosure states that the shares covered by the filing were free from encumbrance.
Source: NSE corporate filing
Recent Ownership / Shareholding Disclosure
- Harsh Mariwala declared on behalf of the promoter group that no shares were encumbered directly or indirectly.
- Promoter and promoter group shareholding stood at 58.93% as of the period ended March 2026.
Source: NSE corporate disclosure. Only factual ownership/shareholding details extracted from the filing are shown.
WittyTrades Data Insight
Price Position: The stock is near the lower end of the day’s trading range.
Move From Open: -2.46%.
Intraday Range: 2.64% of the previous close.
5-Day Performance: -5.16%; 20-Day Performance: -6.08%.
Latest Company Developments
Relative Performance
| MARICO LIMITED | -3.21% |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | -0.28% |
| Nifty FMCG | N/A |
| Vs Nifty 50 | -2.93% |
| Vs Sector | N/A |
Technical Context
| Price | ₹787.15 |
|---|---|
| Day High / Low | ₹808.65 / ₹787.15 |
| 52-Week High | ₹889.10 |
| 52-Week Low | ₹690.30 |
| 5-Day Return | -5.16% |
| 20-Day Return | -6.08% |
What Should Traders and Investors Watch Next?
- Sustainability of volume levels and whether delivery buying picks up near the ₹780 support zone
- Price action relative to the Nifty FMCG sector benchmark in upcoming sessions
- Upcoming quarterly earnings updates and management commentary on urban and rural demand trends
Catalyst note: No single confirmed fundamental trigger was identified for today's price drop, which appears driven by technical weakness and broader sector sentiment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the likely reason for today’s move?
The stock moved lower alongside elevated trading volumes and a lack of fresh fundamental catalysts for the session. The decline aligns with an extension of its recent 5-day and 20-day corrective trend.
Is trading volume elevated?
Today’s volume is 1,576,087. The latest 20-day average available is 1,473,964, equivalent to about 1.07x of the recent average.
What does the derivatives market show?
The latest official NSE F&O report is summarised in the Derivative-Market Activity box above.
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