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Nifty 50 Index
The Nifty 50 is India's benchmark stock market index, representing the float-weighted average of the 50 largest companies listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Launched on April 22, 1996, with a base value of 1,000, it covers 13 sectorsand accounts for approximately 67% of India's total market capitalisation. Financial services command roughly 37% weightage — the largest sector representation. The index is rebalanced semi-annually with cut-off dates of January 31 and July 31.
Regime
BROAD EXPANSION
Nifty 50
24,085.699
Breadth
58%
FII 20D
₹1,04,667 Cr
Confidence
69%
Sector Rankings Today
Top 5 Holdings by Weight
Together, these 5 stocks control 0% of the Nifty 50. In Narrow Leadership regimes, these stocks often carry the entire index.
What The Current Regime Means For Nifty 50
The market is in Broad Expansion — the healthiest regime, occurring only 14% of the time since 2015. Most stocks are rising together. This is the best environment for broad Nifty 50 exposure. Pullbacks tend to be shallow and short-lived. Do not over-concentrate.
5-Day Movers
Based on 5-day price change. 0 stocks advancing, 0 declining.
How Nifty 50 is Calculated
The Nifty 50 uses a free-float market capitalisation-weighted methodology. This means each company's weight in the index depends on its market capitalisation, adjusted for the percentage of shares that are freely available for trading (not held by promoters, governments, or strategic investors).
The formula: Index Value = (Current Free-Float Market Cap / Base Free-Float Market Cap) × Base Value (1,000). The base date is November 3, 1995. The index switched from full market cap to free-float methodology on June 26, 2009.
This means HDFC Bank with 14% weight influences the index roughly 14 times more than a stock with 1% weight. When HDFC Bank moves 2% and the other 49 stocks are flat, Nifty 50 moves 0.28% — entirely from one stock. This concentration effect is particularly pronounced in Narrow Leadership regimes.
The index is rebalanced semi-annually (January 31 and July 31 cut-off dates). Stocks can be replaced if they no longer meet criteria: minimum listing history, sufficient free-float market cap, and adequate trading frequency.
Nifty 50 Historical Context
FynSight's Market DNA database has fingerprinted 2,817 Nifty 50 trading days since 2015. Here is what the data says about this index:
52-Week High
26,373 (Jan 2, 2026)
52-Week Low
22,183
Biggest 1-Day Gain
+12.98% (Mar 23, 2020)
Biggest 1-Day Fall
-12.24% (May 17, 2004)
The Nifty 50 has generated positive annual returns in 18 of the last 26 years. The longest bull run (2003-2007) produced a cumulative return of approximately 500%. The worst year was 2008 (-51.79% during the global financial crisis). The fastest crash was March 2020 — Nifty fell 38% in 4 weeks, then rallied 85% over the next 12 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nifty 50 index?
The Nifty 50 is India's benchmark stock market index representing the 50 largest companies listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). It covers 13 sectors and approximately 67% of India's total market capitalisation. Launched in 1996, it uses a free-float market capitalisation-weighted methodology.
What is the current Nifty 50 P/E ratio?
As of today, the Nifty 50 P/E ratio is approximately 21.3. The historical P/E range is approximately 12 to 35. The current level is near the long-term average.
Which are the top stocks in Nifty 50 by weight?
The top 5 stocks by index weight are: HDFC Bank (14.0%), Reliance (10.0%), ICICI Bank (8.0%), Infosys (6.0%), Bharti Airtel (4.0%). Together they control about 0% of the index.
How is Nifty 50 different from Sensex?
Nifty 50 tracks 50 stocks on the NSE. Sensex tracks 30 stocks on the BSE. Nifty 50 covers more sectors and has broader representation. Both are free-float market cap weighted. Nifty 50 is more commonly used by institutional investors as the benchmark for Indian equities.
How often is Nifty 50 rebalanced?
Nifty 50 is rebalanced semi-annually. The cut-off dates are January 31 and July 31. Changes typically take effect in March and September. Stocks can be added or removed based on free-float market capitalisation, trading frequency, and listing history requirements.
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