Direct Answer
The Nifty 50 is a rule-based measurement of 50 large indian companies, maintained by NSE Indices. Like every index it owns nothing: it is a number produced by applying a published weighting formula to a selected list of companies, revised on a schedule the provider sets.
What this index covers
The Nifty 50 covers 50 large indian companies, within the India market. NSE Indices defines which securities are eligible, how they are selected from that pool, and how much each one contributes to the published number.
The name states a target of 50 companies. A target is not a guarantee of the exact count on any given day: corporate actions, dual share classes and pending additions all move the real number around it.
How constituents are weighted
Swoopr has not verified the weighting method for this index against NSE Indices's current methodology document, so none is stated here rather than guessed. The provider link below is authoritative.
Current Nifty 50 constituents
NSE Indices publishes and licenses the Nifty 50 constituent list. Swoopr does not republish it here. The provider's own page is the authoritative source for current membership and weights.
Related reading
- All stock market indexes: how indexes are built, weighted and revised.
- Asia-Pacific indexes: others covering the same region.
- Index concentration: measuring how much of an index sits in its largest holdings.
- Index rebalancing and inclusion effects: what happens to a stock when index membership changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who maintains the Nifty 50?
NSE Indices maintains the Nifty 50 and publishes the methodology document that defines its eligibility and weighting rules.
What does the Nifty 50 measure?
It measures 50 large indian companies. The index is a calculated number applying a weighting formula to a selected list of companies, and it holds nothing itself.
Where can I see the current Nifty 50 constituents?
NSE Indices publishes the current constituent list. Swoopr does not republish it, because index providers license constituent data and Swoopr holds no such licence.