What is Nifty 50 Index?
Nifty 50 is the benchmark index of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), comprising the 50 largest and most liquid Indian companies across 13 sectors.
Formula
Free-float market capitalization weighted index (base year: 1995 = 1,000)
How to Interpret
Nifty 50 is the primary benchmark for Indian equity investors. Most large-cap mutual funds are benchmarked against it.
Typical Ranges
Historical CAGR: ~12-14% over long periods. Use as benchmark for portfolio comparison.