India, Sept. 2 -- Despite the stocks of FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) companies being a safe bet on the stock markets, the numbers show mixed signals. The Nifty FMCG Index returned a negative return of 0.04 per cent in the past month, a negative return of 10.68 per cent over the past year, and a positive return of 1.61 per cent over the past three years as of September 1, 2025. Yet, FMCG counters witnessed defensive buying in the recent week compared to the Nifty 500, which turned negative. Investors turned to consumer staples for stability amid choppy global cues, foreign fund outflows, and concerns about equity market volatility. This defensive positioning provided some support to FMCG stocks, despite the sector's broader performance ...