Indian Market Indices — Infographic

Quick Reference — Indian Market Indices

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Nifty 50

NSE • Large-cap benchmark

50 companies (free-float market cap)

Broad market barometer

Exchange: National Stock Exchange (NSE)

Why it matters: Primary benchmark for Indian equities; basis for many ETFs and index funds.

NSE • Banking sector

~12 major bank stocks

High liquidity & volatility

Exchange: National Stock Exchange (NSE)

Why it matters: Tracks performance of the banking sector; widely used for futures & options trading.

GIFT City • Index derivative

Nifty 50 derivative traded at GIFT City

Useful for offshore/extended-hours trading

Exchange: GIFT International Financial Centre (derivative linked to Nifty 50)

Why it matters: Gives global/overseas traders a nearly 24-hour indication of Nifty moves and helps with pre-market price discovery.

BSE • Traditional benchmark

30 large-cap companies

Historical market bellwether

Exchange: Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)

Why it matters: One of India's oldest benchmarks; widely quoted and used for historical comparisons.

NSE • Mid-cap segment

100 mid-sized companies

Higher growth potential, higher risk

Exchange: National Stock Exchange (NSE)

Why it matters: Captures performance of mid-sized firms — useful for growth-focused investors but with greater volatility.

NSE • Financial sector

~20–25 financial services firms

Includes banks, NBFCs, insurers

Exchange: National Stock Exchange (NSE)

Why it matters: Broader view of financial sector beyond banks; used for sector allocation and derivatives.