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Nifty 50

NIFTY 50 Share Price

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23,114.50

112.35 (0.49%) profit

Last Updated on 20 Mar 2026 at 20:33

Open at

23,110.15

52W High

26,373.20

52W Low

21,743.65

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History

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NIFTY 50 Performance

Markets Today

High

23,345.15

Low

23,067.60

Open at

23,110.15

Prev Close

23,002.15

Volumes

Avg Price

0.00

Lower Circuit

0.00

Upper Circuit

0.00

Last Traded Details

Quantity

Time

20:33:01

Price Movement

23,067.6023,345.15

0.20%

down side

up side

0.99%

Historical Performance

3 M High

26,373.20

3 M Low

22,930.35

1 Yr High

26,373.20

1 Yr Low

21,743.65

3 Yr High

26,373.20

3 Yr Low

16,828.35

5 Yr High

26,373.20

5 Yr Low

14,151.40

1-Year Performance

21,743.6526,373.20

6.30%

down side

up side

12.36%

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NIFTY 50 Technicals

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Period	Simple	Signal
5-SMA	00	Bullish
10-SMA	00	Bullish
20-SMA	00	Bullish
50-SMA	00	Bullish
100-SMA	00	Bullish
200-SMA	00	Bullish

Technical Indicators

Indicator	Value	Action
RSI(14)	00	Bullish
ATR(14)	00	Bullish
STOCH(14)	00	Bullish
STOCH RSI(14)	00	Bullish
MACD(12,26)	00	Bullish
ADX(14)	00	Bullish

Summary of Technical Indicators for NIFTY 50

NIFTY 50 Companies

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NIFTY 50 Sector Weightage

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Sectors	Companies	Weightage	Market Cap (Cr.)
Petroleum Products	1	10.31%	19,14,032.93
Banks	5	20.50%	38,06,273.88
Telecom	1	5.67%	10,52,665.66
Information Technology	5	11.16%	20,71,945.07
Financial Services	4	6.03%	11,18,697.55
FMCG	2	4.66%	8,65,149.67
Construction	3	5.24%	9,72,731.62
Healthcare	3	3.43%	6,36,284.40
Automobiles	5	7.19%	13,35,396.28
Power	2	3.48%	6,46,180.47
Consumer Goods	3	3.66%	6,79,082.49
Oil & Gas	1	1.80%	3,33,880.61
Transport	1	1.69%	3,14,582.58
Aerospace & Defense	1	1.68%	3,11,469.68
Energy	1	1.55%	2,88,508.13
Metals & Mining	4	5.12%	9,50,544.61
Food Products	1	1.24%	2,30,163.60
Retail	2	1.89%	3,50,707.31
Insurance	2	1.75%	3,24,786.50
Aviation	1	0.86%	1,60,400.31
Healthcare Services	2	1.08%	1,99,743.00

NIFTY 50 Share Price History

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NIFTY 50 Historical Returns

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NIFTY 50 Investment Returns

Short Term

1 Week

-0.16%

1 Month

-9.61%

3 Month

-11.68%

6 Month

-8.28%

9 Month

-7.96%

Long Term

1 Year

-0.33%

2 Years

5.84%

3 Years

36.06%

4 Years

35.03%

5 Years

56.85%

In Short Term
In Long term

1 Week

-0.16%

1 Month

-9.61%

3 Month

-11.68%

6 Month

-8.28%

9 Month

-7.96%

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About Nifty 50

Nifty 50 is the most popular stock market index of the National Stock Exchange and is considered the face of the Indian stock market. It tracks 50 of the largest, most liquid, and financially strong companies in various sectors of the economy. It was launched on April 22, 1996 (base value 1,000). Its diverse constituents represent several sectors such as Banking, IT, Oil & Gas, Consumer Goods, Auto, etc. Investors widely use it as an indicator of the performance of the Indian economy and trade in it through index funds and ETFs.

What is Nifty 50 based on?

The Nifty 50 is calculated using the free-float market capitalisation method. This simply means that only the shares available for public trading are counted; shares held by promoters or locked-in investors are left out.

Each company’s weight in the index depends on the market value of its freely tradable shares. The overall index value reflects the combined free-float market value of all 50 companies compared to a set base level. This approach ensures that the index gives a fair and realistic picture of the investable part of India’s stock market.

Selection criteria for stocks in Nifty 50

Here's how the stocks in the Nifty 50 are selected:

Selection of the NIFTY 50 is primarily based on its six-month average free-float market capitalisation.
Stocks must be actively traded and highly liquid to be included. Liquidity ensures that large quantities can be purchased or sold without causing significant price movements.
More precisely, the stock's impact cost should be 0.50% or less on at least 90% of the trading days during the review period.
A company has to be listed for at least six months and should trade regularly.
Shares having differential voting rights (DVR) are eligible for inclusion provided they meet the criteria.

How often do stocks in Nifty 50 change?

The Nifty 50 index is reviewed twice a year, using data from the six months ending January 31 and July 31. The announcement of changes is made about four weeks prior to the effective date of the change, which usually coincides with the first working day after the March and September Futures & Options (F&O) expiry. Besides periodic review, the index also undergoes changes arising from corporate events such as mergers, demergers, or delisting.

Who maintains the Nifty 50 index?

The Nifty 50 is maintained by NSE Indices Limited, which operates under the National Stock Exchange (NSE). They are responsible for the computation of the index, periodic review, and rebalancing. They undertake the task of keeping the index accurate, updated, and relevant for the investors. Everything is done according to clearly defined and transparent rules.

What does the Nifty 50 index tell us?

The Nifty 50 acts as a real-time snapshot of how the Indian stock market is doing. It captures investor mood, sector trends, and the overall performance of the country's biggest companies.

It has been used for benchmarking, performance tracking, and the development of various investment products such as index funds, ETFs, and derivatives by domestic and international investors, fund managers, and market analysts. It would be a tactical tool for assessing momentum and predicting broader market trends.

Is Nifty 50 a benchmark?

Yes, it's a benchmark for performance measurements for large-cap mutual funds, insurance companies, and pension managers. Several ETFs and index funds replicate this exactly. It gives an indicative sense of market movements in real-time. The reason that Nifty 50 is favoured by big institutional players to the smallest retail investor is its transparent calculation methodology, regular rebalancing, and wide sector representation.

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FAQs on NIFTY 50

How many companies are in Nifty 50?

There are 50 companies in Nifty 50 as on 20 Mar 2026 at 20:33.

What is the Nifty 50 share price today?

The current price of Nifty 50 is ₹23,114.50 as on 20 Mar 2026 at 20:33.

What are the historical returns of Nifty 50?

The past returns of Nifty 50 as on 20 Mar 2026 at 20:33 are -

Past 1 year: -0.33%
Past 3 years: 36.06%
Past 5 years: 56.85%

What is the market capitalization of Nifty 50?

The cumulative market capitalization of all the companies listed in Nifty 50 stands at ₹ 1,85,63,226.33 Cr. as on 20 Mar 2026 at 20:33.

Can you buy Nifty 50 directly?

No, you cannot buy Nifty 50 directly. However, you can trade futures and options of 5 NSE Indices (NIFTY, BANKNIFTY, FINNIFTY, MIDCPNIFTY and NIFTY NEXT 50) and 2 BSE Indices (BSE Sensex and BSE Bankex) at the moment.

Is it possible to purchase the stocks of Nifty 50?

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