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nifty 500

Nifty 500

23471.4 2063.45 (9.63%)
Jul 11 2025 08:39 AM Sector: -

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Nifty 500

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Nifty 500 Performance

Day Range

Low23444.95 High23605.50
23471.40

52 Week Range

Low 19519.85 High 24573.40
23471.40

Open Price

23595.85

Prev. Close

21407.95

Volume (Shares)

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Total traded value

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Upper Circuit

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Lower Circuit

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History of Nifty 500

 

The Nifty 500 Index was introduced by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) to provide a larger and more representative picture of the Indian equity market. The index was created to monitor the performance of 500 NSE-listed companies, chosen on the grounds of factors like liquidity, volume of transactions, and total market value. This index comprises companies from various industries, from big companies to emerging small-cap firms.

 

Since its launch, the index has kept pace with India's growth and industrialization. The firms that expand their valuation and qualify under certain inclusion parameters join the index, whereas the ones that fail to do so get dropped. The dynamic nature of the composition of the Nifty 500 makes it a dependable instrument to gauge how the Indian equity market, in varying sectors of business, fares over a period of time. It captures economic changes, industry patterns, and corporate development within one index.

 

Why Do We Need Nifty 500?

 

The Nifty 500 is required to have an all-around idea of the Indian equity market. The Nifty 500 captures the performance of 500 companies, which together account for almost 95% of the total worth of the market on the NSE. This wide coverage guarantees that participants in the market can check how various sectors and business sizes are performing instead of focusing on a few big companies.

 

A diversified index ensures that there is less dependence on only one or two sectors. It consists of firms from different industries and segments—ranging from mature companies to emerging mid-size and small firms. For researchers, analysts, and investors, the Nifty 500 is a useful benchmark for portfolio analysis and economic research. It captures the general health of the listed market and not the performance of a handful of market leaders.

 

How Does Nifty 500 Work?

 

The Nifty 500 is framed employing the free-float market valuation approach. This refers to the index taking only the portion of a firm's shares that are publicly held, as opposed to promoter or big-ticket holdings. This provides a better reflection of the real market presence and trading influence of each business. Entities with a higher tradeable value have a more prominent weight in the index, thus making the index more sensitive to market movement.

 

The index is rebalanced semiannually to keep its constituents in line with stipulated criteria, such as frequency of trading, liquidity, and size. When a company ceases to qualify, it is dropped and replaced. Rebalancing keeps the index up to date with the latest market trends. The structure of Nifty 500 presents a balanced picture of India's equity market by capturing the performance of companies with actual market impact.

 

Interpreting India Nifty 500

 

  • Includes 500 companies across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap categories.
  • Represents approximately 95% of NSE’s total market valuation.
  • Constructed using free-float methodology for realistic weightage.
  • Reflects sectoral shifts and changing business dynamics.
  • Used by asset managers as a broad-market benchmark.
  • Helps understand the collective trend of multiple industries.
  • Adjusted semi-annually based on liquidity and market size.
  • Serves as a reference point for economic and investment analysis.
  • Not dominated by a single sector or group of companies.
  • Balances exposure across market participants of varying scale.

 

Benefits of Nifty 500

 

  • Offers wide diversification across sectors and business sizes.
  • Minimizes concentration risk in a few heavyweight stocks.
  • Covers a large share of India’s listed market worth.
  • Enhances understanding of how different segments perform.
  • Useful for benchmarking both active and passive portfolios.
  • Reflects actual market shifts through dynamic rebalancing.
  • Encourages disciplined investing over speculative moves.
  • Ideal for studying the impact of economic cycles on businesses.
  • Facilitates strategy development for sector-based allocation.
  • Maintains alignment with evolving market conditions.

 

How to Access Nifty 500?

 

The Nifty 500 can be accessed through multiple financial data platforms including the official NSE website, brokerage portals, and market analysis tools. These sources provide live tracking, charts, company-specific breakdowns, and historical data. Investors can use these tools to analyze index composition, sector distribution, and recent changes made during index rebalancing.

 

For those who want to invest in the index rather than just track it, several mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are designed to replicate the Nifty 500. These financial products follow the index’s structure and adjust automatically with its periodic updates. This makes it easier for investors to gain broad market exposure without selecting individual stocks or sectors, providing a hands-off yet diversified approach to long-term investing.

 

Real-World Example

 

Imagine an investor interested in understanding how various sectors in India are performing over a specific period. By looking at the Nifty 500, they can assess the collective movement of firms in industries such as banking, infrastructure, consumer goods, technology, and more. This offers insights that are not possible by tracking a narrower index with fewer companies.

 

Similarly, a fund manager evaluating the effectiveness of a multi-sector portfolio can use the Nifty 500 as a baseline. If the portfolio underperforms compared to the index over multiple quarters, it may indicate that the allocation strategy needs adjustment. Such real-world applications highlight the practical importance of a broad-based index in decision-making and performance analysis.

 

Tips for Investing in Nifty 500

 

  • Review sector composition and company distribution before investing.
  • Use index-linked ETFs or mutual funds for simplified exposure.
  • Monitor changes during biannual rebalancing periods.
  • Compare fund expense ratios and tracking accuracy.
  • Avoid overdependence on a few sectors within the index.
  • Assess how market cycles may affect sectoral weightages.
  • Stay updated on regulatory changes that impact listed firms.
  • Use the index for long-term portfolio structuring, not short-term trading.
  • Observe macroeconomic indicators that influence overall valuations.
  • Ensure diversification beyond the Nifty 500 if specific goals demand it.

 

All Indices

  • NSE
  • BSE
NAME PRICE CHANGE CHANGE % PREVIOUS CLOSE
Nifty 50
25355.25
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1763.30 7.47% 23591.95 forward-arrow
Nifty Bank
56956.00
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5380.15 10.43% 51575.85 forward-arrow
Nifty 100
25971.35
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1826.30 7.56% 24145.05 forward-arrow
Nifty 200
14152.90
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1123.70 8.62% 13029.20 forward-arrow
Nifty Fin Service
26984.35
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-74.10 -0.27% 27058.45 forward-arrow
MIDCPNIFTY
16675.65
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2083.95 14.28% 14591.70 forward-arrow
Nifty 500
23471.40
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2063.45 9.64% 21407.95 forward-arrow
NIFTY Alpha 50
52798.45
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6485.90 14.00% 46312.55 forward-arrow
Nifty Auto
23916.85
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2400.10 11.15% 21516.75 forward-arrow
Nifty CPSE
6603.50
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453.35 7.37% 6150.15 forward-arrow
Nifty Energy
36447.65
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2764.70 8.21% 33682.95 forward-arrow
Nifty GS 4 8Yr
3172.65
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0.54 0.02% 3172.11 forward-arrow
Nifty GS 8 13Yr
2936.79
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0.51 0.02% 2936.28 forward-arrow
NIFTY INDIA MFG
14494.25
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1313.80 9.97% 13180.45 forward-arrow
Nifty Infra
9360.25
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878.35 10.36% 8481.90 forward-arrow
Nifty IT
38376.65
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828.35 2.21% 37548.30 forward-arrow
Nifty Media
1732.10
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222.20 14.72% 1509.90 forward-arrow
Nifty Metal
9423.55
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263.75 2.88% 9159.80 forward-arrow
Nifty Midcap 50
16675.65
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2083.95 14.28% 14591.70 forward-arrow
Nifty MNC
28958.30
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2662.60 10.13% 26295.70 forward-arrow
Nifty Next 50
68523.45
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5080.90 8.01% 63442.55 forward-arrow
Nifty Pharma
22076.80
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801.65 3.77% 21275.15 forward-arrow
Nifty PSE
10107.50
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747.15 7.98% 9360.35 forward-arrow
Nifty PSU Bank
7035.60
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739.45 11.74% 6296.15 forward-arrow
Nifty Pvt Bank
28099.80
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2404.10 9.36% 25695.70 forward-arrow
Nifty Realty
974.70
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111.15 12.87% 863.55 forward-arrow
NIFTY SMLCAP 50
9156.50
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1420.60 18.36% 7735.90 forward-arrow
NIFTY TOTAL MKT
13215.75
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1189.60 9.89% 12026.15 forward-arrow
Nifty GS 10Yr
2600.90
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0.45 0.02% 2600.45 forward-arrow
Nifty FMCG
55628.20
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2351.60 4.41% 53276.60 forward-arrow
Nifty Commodities
8976.35
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461.45 5.42% 8514.90 forward-arrow
NIFTY CONSR DURBL
38474.45
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2647.65 7.39% 35826.80 forward-arrow
Nifty FinSrv25 50
29089.55
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2326.80 8.69% 26762.75 forward-arrow
Nifty GrowSect 15
11587.20
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774.50 7.16% 10812.70 forward-arrow
Nifty GS 10Yr Cln
914.88
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0.00 0.00% 914.88 forward-arrow
Nifty GS 11 15Yr
3228.63
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0.59 0.02% 3228.04 forward-arrow
Nifty GS 15YrPlus
3479.27
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0.67 0.02% 3478.60 forward-arrow
Nifty GS Compsite
3023.36
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0.54 0.02% 3022.82 forward-arrow
NIFTY HEALTHCARE
14453.00
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707.55 5.15% 13745.45 forward-arrow
NIFTY IND DIGITAL
9126.05
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742.95 8.86% 8383.10 forward-arrow
NIFTY LARGEMID250
16454.70
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1585.25 10.66% 14869.45 forward-arrow
NIFTY M150 QLTY50
24944.35
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2979.75 13.57% 21964.60 forward-arrow
NIFTY MICROCAP250
24351.70
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3464.95 16.59% 20886.75 forward-arrow
Nifty Mid Liq 15
15422.85
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2433.15 18.73% 12989.70 forward-arrow
NIFTY MID SELECT
13211.05
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1695.25 14.72% 11515.80 forward-arrow
NIFTY MIDCAP 100
59159.95
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7320.55 14.12% 51839.40 forward-arrow
NIFTY MIDCAP 150
21818.35
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2642.95 13.78% 19175.40 forward-arrow
NIFTY MIDSML 400
20392.60
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2678.50 15.12% 17714.10 forward-arrow
NIFTY OIL AND GAS
11909.70
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1356.85 12.86% 10552.85 forward-arrow
Nifty Serv Sector
33440.55
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2181.35 6.98% 31259.20 forward-arrow
NIFTY SMLCAP 100
18956.25
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2836.40 17.60% 16119.85 forward-arrow
NIFTY SMLCAP 250
17770.65
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2659.00 17.60% 15111.65 forward-arrow
NIFTY100 EQL Wgt
33045.30
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2565.55 8.42% 30479.75 forward-arrow
NIFTY100 LowVol30
20229.10
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1360.05 7.21% 18869.05 forward-arrow
NIFTY100 Qualty30
5678.05
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423.75 8.06% 5254.30 forward-arrow
Nifty100ESGSecLdr
4247.75
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319.25 8.13% 3928.50 forward-arrow
Nifty200Momentm30
31249.10
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2931.75 10.35% 28317.35 forward-arrow
Nifty50 Div Point
132.36
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-157.02 -54.26% 289.38 forward-arrow
Nifty50 PR 1x Inv
201.55
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-13.05 -6.08% 214.60 forward-arrow
Nifty50 PR 2x Lev
14243.25
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-4267.90 -23.06% 18511.15 forward-arrow
Nifty50 TR 1x Inv
165.70
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-11.65 -6.57% 177.35 forward-arrow
Nifty50 TR 2x Lev
21114.95
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2603.80 14.07% 18511.15 forward-arrow
Nifty50 Value 20
12869.10
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263.15 2.09% 12605.95 forward-arrow
NIFTY500 MULTICAP
16428.05
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1707.90 11.60% 14720.15 forward-arrow
NAME PRICE CHANGE CHANGE % PREVIOUS CLOSE
SENSEX
83190.28
-345.80 -0.41% 83536.08 forward-arrow
BSE100
26580.06
-112.93 -0.42% 26692.99 forward-arrow
SNSX50
26494.64
-115.54 -0.43% 26610.18 forward-arrow
BSE200
11516.18
-44.95 -0.39% 11561.13 forward-arrow
BSE500
36838.75
-125.04 -0.34% 36963.79 forward-arrow
BSE CG
71835.52
-312.45 -0.43% 72147.97 forward-arrow
BSE CD
60037.13
-266.58 -0.44% 60303.71 forward-arrow
BSEPSU
19891.07
-66.34 -0.33% 19957.41 forward-arrow
TECK
18431.94
-218.73 -1.17% 18650.67 forward-arrow
BANKEX
63758.93
-210.22 -0.33% 63969.15 forward-arrow
AUTO
53483.20
-74.81 -0.14% 53558.01 forward-arrow
METAL
31325.87
125.17 0.40% 31200.70 forward-arrow
OILGAS
28162.91
13.32 0.05% 28149.59 forward-arrow
DOL30
7972.34
-29.30 -0.37% 8001.64 forward-arrow
DOL100
3209.62
-12.11 -0.38% 3221.73 forward-arrow
DOL200
2238.01
-7.68 -0.34% 2245.69 forward-arrow
REALTY
7571.26
51.95 0.69% 7519.31 forward-arrow
POWER
6920.03
-5.20 -0.08% 6925.23 forward-arrow
BSEIPO
15597.80
101.68 0.66% 15496.12 forward-arrow
GREENX
7827.50
33.63 0.43% 7793.87 forward-arrow
CARBON
4344.48
15.78 0.36% 4328.70 forward-arrow
SMEIPO
107177.56
1106.61 1.04% 106070.95 forward-arrow
INFRA
605.97
-0.17 -0.03% 606.14 forward-arrow
CPSE
3950.95
-10.39 -0.26% 3961.34 forward-arrow
MIDCAP
46593.14
-130.44 -0.28% 46723.58 forward-arrow
SMLCAP
54868.69
63.49 0.12% 54805.20 forward-arrow
BSEFMC
20480.26
-97.37 -0.47% 20577.63 forward-arrow
BSE HC
44256.10
-224.28 -0.50% 44480.38 forward-arrow
BSE IT
37649.24
-271.04 -0.71% 37920.28 forward-arrow
MFG
1033.09
-4.28 -0.41% 1037.37 forward-arrow
ALLCAP
10471.31
71.07 0.68% 10400.24 forward-arrow
COMDTY
7867.88
-16.29 -0.21% 7884.17 forward-arrow
CONDIS
9596.69
-6.66 -0.07% 9603.35 forward-arrow
ENERGY
12020.60
-16.51 -0.14% 12037.11 forward-arrow
FINSER
12813.13
-19.69 -0.15% 12832.82 forward-arrow
INDSTR
15104.32
-25.76 -0.17% 15130.08 forward-arrow
LRGCAP
9772.22
-38.45 -0.39% 9810.67 forward-arrow
MIDSEL
16916.60
-95.65 -0.56% 17012.25 forward-arrow
SMLSEL
8247.78
-18.58 -0.22% 8266.36 forward-arrow
TELCOM
3061.57
-34.41 -1.11% 3095.98 forward-arrow
UTILS
5462.08
1.61 0.03% 5460.47 forward-arrow
BHRT22
8596.47
-12.81 -0.15% 8609.28 forward-arrow
ESG100
424.32
-1.81 -0.42% 426.13 forward-arrow
MID150
16220.31
-39.76 -0.24% 16260.07 forward-arrow
SML250
7086.55
-5.02 -0.07% 7091.57 forward-arrow
LMI250
10923.49
-40.44 -0.37% 10963.93 forward-arrow
MSL400
12299.42
-22.43 -0.18% 12321.85 forward-arrow
BSEDSI
1006.26
-1.65 -0.16% 1007.91 forward-arrow
BSEEVI
964.34
1.04 0.11% 963.30 forward-arrow
BSELVI
1865.08
-10.09 -0.54% 1875.17 forward-arrow
BSEMOI
2203.58
-13.46 -0.61% 2217.04 forward-arrow
BSEQUI
1870.23
-8.61 -0.46% 1878.84 forward-arrow
DFRGRI
1658.12
0.45 0.03% 1657.67 forward-arrow
LCTMCI
9368.55
-37.68 -0.40% 9406.23 forward-arrow
BSEPBI
20467.22
-69.34 -0.34% 20536.56 forward-arrow

What is the Nifty 500 Index?

The Nifty 500 Index is a comprehensive stock market index in India that encompasses the top 500 companies listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). It represents a broad spectrum of the Indian economy, covering various sectors and industries. This index provides a holistic view of the market's performance, making it a valuable tool for investors who want to diversify their portfolios across a wide range of stocks.

Read more... The nifty 500 stock selection is based on their market capitalization and liquidity, ensuring that only the most significant and actively traded stocks are included. Tracking the nifty 500 share price gives investors insights into the overall market trends and the performance of individual stocks within the index.

The nifty 500 stocks list includes companies from various sectors such as financial services, information technology, consumer goods, healthcare, and more. This diversity ensures that the index reflects the broader economic landscape of India, providing investors with a well-rounded investment option.

The nifty 500 index is recalibrated periodically to include the latest market data and ensure its relevance. This continuous updating process helps maintain the index's integrity and accuracy, making it a reliable benchmark for investors.

Investing in the Nifty 500 offers several benefits, including diversification, stability, and growth potential. By spreading investments across 500 companies, investors can mitigate risks associated with individual stocks or sectors. The inclusion of large, mid, and small-cap stocks also ensures a balanced portfolio that can capture growth opportunities across the market spectrum.

Overall, the Nifty 500 Index is a vital tool for investors seeking broad exposure to the Indian stock market, offering insights into the market's performance and opportunities for diversified investment.

How to Calculate Nifty 500?

The Nifty 500 Index is calculated using the free-float market capitalization method. Here’s the simplified formula:

Nifty 500 Index Value = {∑(Stock Price×Number of Free-float Shares) / Base Market Capital} × Base Index Value

This calculation method ensures that the index accurately reflects the market value of the constituent stocks based on their free-float market capitalization, providing a clear measure of the performance of the broader market. Read less

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nifty 500?

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The Nifty 500 is India’s first broad-based stock market index of the Indian stock market. It contains the top 500 listed companies on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) based on full market capitalization. It represents about 96.1% of the free float market capitalization and about 96.5% of the total turnover on the NSE.

What criteria are used for selecting companies in the Nifty 500?

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Please refer to the NSE Factsheet to check the latest eligibility criteria for Nifty 500. 

How does the Nifty 500 contribute to diversification?

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The Nifty 500 contributes to diversification by covering a wide range of sectors and industries, reflecting the overall performance of the Indian equity market. It can be used for benchmarking fund portfolios, launching index funds, ETFs and other structured products. It also serves as a basis for creating sub-indices such as the Nifty 100, Nifty 200, Nifty Midcap 150, Nifty Smallcap 250 and Nifty Industry Indices.

Is the Nifty 500 affected by market volatility?

Answer Field

The Nifty 500 is affected by market volatility, as it reflects the fluctuations in the prices of the underlying stocks. However, the index also benefits from the diversification effect, as it reduces the impact of individual stock movements on the index value. The Nifty 500 has seen sharp drawdowns of over 30-50% during periods of market stress, but it has also recovered strongly from the lows. Investors require a higher risk premium to compensate for the volatility of the index.

How does the Nifty 500 contribute to sustainable development goals (SDGs)?

Answer Field

The Nifty 500 contributes to sustainable development goals (SDGs) by providing a transparent and reliable measure of the economic, social and environmental performance of the Indian corporate sector. The index can help investors, policymakers, regulators and other stakeholders to assess the progress and challenges of the Indian economy in achieving the SDGs. The index can also encourage companies to adopt responsible business practices and disclose their sustainability performance, as they may benefit from higher investor confidence and lower cost of capital.

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