Nifty 50
National Stock Exchange Fifty
IndicesIndia's benchmark stock index comprising 50 of the largest and most liquid companies listed on NSE, representing about 65% of free-float market cap.
Formula
Free Float Market Cap Weighted Index
Why it matters
The primary benchmark for Indian equity performance. Most large-cap funds are measured against it. Used for F&O trading.
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