What is the Nifty 50? 50 leading companies across 15 sectors, reflecting India’s economic backbone Launch Details Launched on April 22, 1996, with a base date of November 3, 1995 Performance Snapshot Delivered a stellar 12.93% CAGR since inception (as of April 21, 2025) Global Reach of Nifty 50 60 ETFs/Index Funds track the Nifty 50 globally, with a cumulative AUM of approximately Rs 4.4 Lakh Crore (~USD 52 Billion). Beyond the 50 Nifty isn’t just 50 — it’s a family of 412 indices powering India’s markets Dominance in Passive Investing Nifty indices account for 76% of the number of funds and 73% of the AUM in India’s passive investment industry. Icons of Consistency 11 companies have stayed in the Nifty 50 since day one — and still lead today
