List of all indices in NSE

Here is the complete list of major Indian stock market indices on BSE and NSE. Track the major stock market indices on the basis of metrices like Index name, points, 1-day change and 1-day % change.

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Indian Stock Market Indices

A stock market index is a collection or basket of shares of different companies used to track and evaluate the performance of a specific group of stocks or the overall stock market. The indices can be formed based on various factors including the industry, segment, market capitalization, etc.

Indian stock market indices refer to the benchmark indices of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the two prominent stock exchanges in India that track the performance of the Indian stock market.

These indices provide insights into the performance of the overall market. Indices data is used by the respective stakeholders as a reference point for evaluating the performance of stocks listed on the exchanges.

Types Of Indian Stock Market Indices

The two prominent Indian stock market indices are:

S&P BSE Sensex : The S&P Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex is the oldest and most widely followed Indian stock market index in India. It comprises the 30 most actively traded stocks of well-established and largest companies listed on the BSE. The index is a diverse representation of the broad market including various sectors such as financial services, information technology, FMCG, and more.

NSE Nifty50 : The National Stock Exchange (NSE) Nifty50 is a broader index than Sensex as the former tracks 50 stocks (listed on the NSE) compared to only 30 of the latter. Various institutional investors follow Nifty50 as it offers a diverse representation of the Indian equity market.

FAQs

1. Which is the top-gaining stock market index in India?

With a 54.23% return in 1 year, BSE Cap Goods is the top-gaining stock market index in India.

2. Which is the top losing stock market index in India?

Nifty Realty is the top-losing stock market index with a negative return of 58.18% in the past twelve months.

3. Which is the largest Indian stock index?

BSE 500 and Nifty 500 are the two largest stock market indices in India with each tracking 500 shares.

4. What is the purpose of Indian Stock Market indices?

Indian stock market indices help various stakeholders to track the general market sentiment. As investors can not track all the stocks in the market or any sector all the time, the market indices come to aid providing a bird’s eye view of the market.

5. How frequently stock can be replaced in an index?

Usually, the stocks in an index are reviewed on a quarterly basis for removal or addition to the index.

6. Can I invest directly in the Indian stock market index?

Yes, investors can invest in the various indices of the Indian stock market by investing in index funds. Index funds are designed to mirror the performance of the stock market indices.

7. Which regulatory body is responsible for the stock exchange in India?

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the apex regulatory body for securities and commodity market governs stock exchanges and is responsible for their proper functioning.

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