Nifty 50
An index tracking 50 large companies on the National Stock Exchange, weighted by tradable value.
The Nifty 50 is a stock market index that tracks 50 large companies on the National Stock Exchange. Each company counts by the value of its free-float shares, the ones that actually trade. It started at a base of 1,000 in November 1995, so its level shows how much the basket has grown. An index fund on the Nifty 50 buys the same 50 companies in the same proportions.
Questions people ask
What is the Nifty 50?
The Nifty 50 is a stock market index made up of 50 large companies listed on the National Stock Exchange. It is weighted by free-float market value, so bigger companies with more tradable shares move it more. It's the most widely followed measure of the Indian market.
What does the Nifty 50 level mean?
The level is not a price in rupees. It started at a base of 1,000 on 3 November 1995, so the current level shows how much the basket has grown since then, per NSE.
How often do Nifty 50 companies change?
NSE reviews the index twice a year, and companies can be added or removed based on size and trading rules. Check NSE's current methodology for the details.
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