The BSE and NSE: India’s Major Stock Exchanges and Their Indices

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) are India's two primary stock exchanges. They serve as platforms where companies can list their shares and investors can buy and sell them. The performance of these exchanges is gauged by their respective benchmark indices: the BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty 50. These indices act as a barometer for the overall health of the Indian stock market and economy.

Index Name Price High 52W Low 52W Prev.Close
BSE Sensex 80,597.66 85,978.25 71,425.01 80,597.66
Nifty 50 24,631.30 26,277.35 21,743.65 24,631.30
BSE 500 35,604.49 38,740.08 30,571.61 35,604.49
BSE Information Technology 34,176.54 45,791.73 30,458.02 34,176.54
BSE Fast Moving Consumer Goods 20,141.50 24,109.51 18,196.88 20,141.50
BSE Capital Goods 66,761.32 74,490.98 54,567.64 66,761.32
BSE Consumer Durables 59,060.51 69,044.38 49,772.57 59,060.51
BSE Healthcare 44,453.35 46,018.05 37,028.95 44,453.35
BSE 100 25,793.72 27,762.24 22,539.11 25,793.72
BSE 200 11,150.89 12,107.34 9,698.87 11,150.89
BSE Dollex 200 2,118.12 2,401.13 1,886.47 2,118.10
BSE PSU 19,027.09 22,082.39 15,647.00 19,027.09
BSE Teck 16,857.95 20,703.86 15,284.97 16,857.95
Nifty Next 50 66,511.60 77,918.00 56,192.45 66,511.60
Nifty 500 22,680.25 24,573.40 19,519.85 22,680.25
BSE Dollex 30 7,549.52 8,418.89 6,858.67 7,549.52
BSE BANKEX 61,625.39 64,684.29 54,277.32 61,625.39
Nifty IT 34,833.20 46,088.90 30,918.95 34,833.20
BSE Auto 53,937.53 62,443.41 42,834.11 53,937.53
BSE Metal 30,687.01 34,946.48 25,884.45 30,687.01
BSE Oil & Gas 26,023.52 33,309.54 21,949.84 26,023.52
BSE MidCap 44,979.24 49,701.15 37,203.21 44,979.24
BSE SmallCap 51,788.88 57,827.69 41,013.68 51,788.88
Nifty Bank 55,341.85 57,628.40 47,702.90 55,341.85
Nifty Energy 34,469.05 44,721.10 29,313.20 34,469.05
Nifty Pharma 22,151.85 23,907.90 19,121.10 22,151.85
Nifty Midcap 100 56,504.25 60,925.95 46,865.70 56,504.25
Nifty 100 25,226.25 27,335.65 22,177.35 25,226.25
BSE Dollex 100 3,044.37 3,422.65 2,720.43 3,044.37
BSE Realty 6,830.97 8,906.80 5,805.38 6,830.97
Nifty Infrastructure 8,991.45 9,704.20 7,589.95 8,991.45
Nifty Realty 879.35 1,140.40 765.80 879.35
Nifty PSU Bank 7,025.25 7,304.80 5,530.35 7,025.25
Nifty Midcap 50 15,926.15 17,066.75 13,269.65 15,926.15
BSE Power 6,608.52 8,795.65 5,669.71 6,608.52
Nifty MNC 28,286.60 32,841.15 23,981.05 28,286.60
India VIX 12.36 23.19 8.98 12.36
Nifty FMCG 54,656.30 66,438.70 50,199.35 54,656.30
Nifty PSE 9,583.30 11,564.90 7,956.45 9,583.30
Nifty Services Sector 32,358.30 33,916.45 29,070.85 32,358.30
Nifty50 Shariah 4,585.05 5,206.45 4,235.90 4,585.05
Nifty500 Shariah 6,932.45 7,729.25 6,004.55 6,932.45
BSE IPO 15,507.54 17,281.24 11,832.48 15,507.54
Nifty Smallcap 100 17,547.45 19,716.20 14,084.30 17,547.45
Nifty India Consumption 11,839.90 13,057.60 10,090.65 11,839.90
Nifty Auto 24,118.80 27,696.10 19,316.65 24,118.80
Nifty Metal 9,216.25 10,322.05 7,690.20 9,216.25
Nifty 200 13,707.70 14,833.75 11,941.45 13,707.70
Nifty Media 1,653.15 2,182.35 1,344.40 1,653.15
Nifty Commodities 8,673.20 9,896.35 7,502.95 8,673.20
Nifty Financial Services 26,333.45 27,369.80 22,320.85 26,333.45
Nifty Dividend Opportunities 50 5,843.20 7,012.65 5,288.60 5,843.20
Nifty50 Dividend Points 202.28 289.38 4.22 202.28
Nifty Low Volatility 50 24,526.50 0.00 0.00 0.00
Nifty High Beta 50 3,546.95 0.00 0.00 0.00
Nifty Alpha 50 50,196.90 61,682.00 39,846.10 50,196.90
BSE SME IPO 107,722.31 122,298.30 80,089.76 107,722.31
Nifty 100 Liquid 15 6,870.90 7,223.70 5,985.30 6,870.90
Nifty CPSE 6,364.65 7,477.40 5,284.25 6,364.65
Nifty50 Value 20 12,458.25 14,731.65 11,375.50 12,458.25
Nifty Shariah 25 8,112.25 0.00 0.00 8,788.61
Nifty Growth Sectors 15 11,437.10 13,065.05 9,722.65 11,437.10
BSE India Infrastructure Index 580.94 734.23 492.74 580.94
BSE CPSE 3,708.49 4,466.92 3,057.56 3,708.49
Nifty 100 Equal Weight 32,208.25 35,794.00 27,699.35 32,208.25
BSE Allcap 10,471.31 11,325.09 10,283.34 10,471.31
BSE LargeCap 9,478.26 10,255.62 8,286.22 9,478.26
BSE Commodities 7,675.61 8,154.67 6,463.97 7,675.61
BSE Consumer Discretionary 9,526.62 11,106.81 7,774.05 9,526.62
BSE Energy 11,150.35 14,029.33 9,597.62 11,150.35
BSE Financial Services 12,446.24 12,959.36 10,599.58 12,446.24
BSE Industrials 14,368.87 16,079.95 11,380.29 14,368.87
BSE Telecommunication 2,792.26 3,347.87 2,439.79 2,792.26
BSE Utilities 5,222.98 6,885.23 4,474.43 5,222.98
BSE India Manufacturing Index 1,018.98 1,156.01 875.54 1,018.98
BSE MidCap Select Index 16,253.99 18,293.47 13,537.75 16,253.99
BSE SmallCap Select Index 7,854.95 8,604.30 5,962.56 7,854.95
Nifty Midcap Liquid 15 14,929.05 15,919.50 11,541.70 14,929.05
Nifty100 Quality 30 5,481.45 6,342.20 4,785.60 5,481.45
Nifty Private Bank 26,655.00 28,577.65 23,508.05 26,655.00
BSE SENSEX 50 25,725.12 27,621.19 22,582.21 25,725.12
BSE SENSEX Next 50 82,085.58 89,479.68 69,787.64 82,085.58
BSE Bharat 22 Index 8,405.83 9,666.84 7,356.51 8,405.83
BSE 100 ESG Index (INR) 411.91 434.32 362.03 411.91
BSE 150 MidCap Index 15,609.68 17,174.55 12,866.17 15,609.68
BSE 250 SmallCap Index 6,667.16 7,551.81 5,296.93 6,667.16
BSE 250 LargeMidCap Index 10,589.63 11,482.65 9,161.54 10,589.63
BSE 400 MidSmallCap Index 11,741.07 13,045.31 9,555.95 11,741.07
BSE Dividend Stability Index 976.57 1,149.05 855.12 976.57
BSE Enhanced Value Index 916.92 1,035.18 787.71 916.92
BSE Low Volatility Index 1,792.21 1,996.66 1,584.80 1,792.21
BSE Momentum Index 2,201.77 2,484.21 1,763.06 2,201.77
BSE Quality Index 1,769.24 2,108.86 1,508.42 1,769.24
Nifty 50 Equal Weight 31,100.20 33,780.95 26,907.05 31,100.20
Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 19,925.45 21,766.75 17,504.05 19,925.45
Nifty Tata Group 25% Cap 14,616.25 18,764.95 13,221.90 14,616.25
BSE Diversified Financials Revenue Growth Index (I 1,596.73 1,678.65 1,301.76 1,596.73
BSE 100 LargeCap TMC Index 9,099.19 9,836.00 7,960.27 9,099.19
BSE Private Banks Index 19,663.56 20,716.74 16,829.71 19,663.56
Nifty Quality Low-Volatility 30 16,740.50 0.00 0.00 16,740.50
Nifty500 Value 50 13,803.45 14,643.75 11,829.30 13,803.45
Nifty LargeMidcap 250 15,916.50 0.00 0.00 15,916.50
Nifty Midcap 150 21,017.05 6,808.20 5,492.95 0.00
Nifty MidSmallcap 400 19,454.20 0.00 0.00 19,454.20
Nifty Smallcap 50 8,494.00 0.00 0.00 8,494.00
Nifty Smallcap 250 16,656.75 0.00 0.00 16,656.75
Nifty100 Enhanced ESG 4,896.65 5,072.15 4,242.15 4,896.65
Nifty100 ESG 4,861.30 5,264.80 4,211.60 4,861.30
Nifty200 Quality 30 20,143.50 23,598.10 17,440.65 20,143.50
Nifty Alpha Quality Low-Volatility 30 21,801.15 0.00 0.00 21,801.15
Nifty Alpha Quality Value Low-Volatility 30 20,240.90 0.00 0.00 0.00
Nifty Alpha Low-Volatility 30 26,169.60 0.00 0.00 26,169.60
Nifty Consumer Durables 37,329.60 44,426.55 32,205.30 37,329.60
Nifty Oil & Gas 10,997.35 13,607.20 9,327.50 10,997.35
Nifty 100 Alpha 30 Index 18,228.40 19,474.30 15,108.10 18,228.40
Nifty Midcap150 Quality 50 23,868.80 26,114.80 19,848.35 23,868.80
Nifty Financial Services 25/50 28,316.05 29,569.40 23,941.55 28,316.05
Nifty200 Momentum 30 30,218.85 38,177.65 25,133.95 30,218.85
Nifty100 ESG Sector Leaders 4,124.75 4,394.80 3,610.90 4,124.75
Nifty Healthcare Index 14,644.90 15,108.80 12,561.70 14,644.90
Nifty 500 Multicap 50:25:25 15,783.00 17,112.15 13,318.60 15,783.00
Nifty India Manufacturing 14,152.20 15,769.90 11,676.20 14,152.20
Nifty Midcap Select 12,639.10 13,537.80 10,382.55 12,639.10
Nifty Microcap 250 23,085.65 26,476.90 18,526.65 23,085.65
Nifty India Digital Index 8,845.50 10,152.15 7,334.40 8,845.50
Nifty Total Market 12,760.95 13,842.60 10,954.70 12,760.95
Nifty Financial Services Ex-Bank 29,241.15 31,050.50 23,850.75 29,241.15
NIFTY Housing 11,346.35 11,733.65 9,839.70 11,346.35
Nifty India Defence 7,804.80 9,195.15 5,025.35 7,804.80
NIFTY Mobility 21,046.80 21,342.75 16,712.45 21,046.80
Nifty Non-Cyclical Consumer 16,133.10 16,453.30 13,980.90 16,133.10
Nifty Transportation & Logistics 23,740.45 23,914.05 18,482.85 23,740.45
BSE Services 1,560.12 1,645.26 1,217.97 1,560.12
Nifty200 Alpha30 24,852.35 29,547.30 20,275.90 24,852.35
Nifty Midcap150 Momentum 50 60,478.25 68,439.80 49,575.25 60,478.25
Nifty MidSmall Financial Services 18,101.90 19,281.05 13,363.10 18,101.90
Nifty MidSmall Healthcare 44,520.30 46,103.35 36,549.55 44,520.30
Nifty MidSmall IT & Telecom 9,294.75 11,569.60 7,836.00 9,294.75
Nifty MidSmall India Consumption 19,211.75 21,008.10 16,870.20 19,211.75
Nifty500 Multicap India Manufacturing 50:30:20 14,839.45 16,253.65 12,294.45 14,839.45
Nifty500 Multicap Infrastructure 50:30:20 13,754.80 15,154.10 11,537.35 13,754.80
BSE SENSEX Next 30 38,141.31 42,783.63 32,124.65 38,141.31
BSE Sensex Sixty 33,168.89 34,548.26 29,130.07 33,168.89
BSE Sensex Sixty 65:35 33,609.79 34,968.88 29,317.31 33,609.79
BSE Power & Energy 3,681.83 4,388.93 3,194.96 3,681.83
BSE 200 Equal Weight 12,657.78 13,483.85 10,802.44 12,657.78
BSE Internet Economy 3,055.87 3,168.03 2,326.54 3,055.87
BSE Capital Markets & Insurance 2,302.64 2,411.71 1,716.05 2,302.64
BSE Focused IT 40,697.72 54,112.22 36,211.60 40,697.72
BSE Premium Consumption 5,411.41 5,654.91 4,368.36 5,411.41
BSE Focused Midcap 22,887.76 25,404.05 18,935.55 22,887.76
BSE Select Business Groups 4,177.37 4,433.56 3,533.92 4,177.37
Nifty Top 10 Equal Weight Index 9,343.35 10,034.05 8,600.25 9,343.35
Nifty India Tourism 9,186.60 9,497.20 7,696.15 9,186.60
Nifty Capital Markets 4,408.05 4,768.00 2,885.10 4,408.05
Nifty500 Momentum 50 51,393.75 62,394.80 41,694.70 51,393.75
Nifty Midsmallcap400 Momentum Quality 100 47,528.15 54,496.05 38,797.30 47,528.15
Nifty Smallcap250 Momentum Quality 100 44,435.65 53,848.25 36,503.50 44,435.65
BSE Sensex Equal Weight 77,909.25 80,990.73 68,200.80 77,909.25
Nifty India New Age Consumption 11,649.50 12,196.10 9,627.40 11,649.50
Nifty India Select 5 Corporate Groups 35,552.10 37,811.80 30,192.20 35,552.10
Nifty Smallcap250 Quality 50 26,526.70 31,355.70 21,263.85 26,526.70
Nifty Top 15 Equal Weight 10,051.25 10,508.80 9,048.35 10,051.25
Nifty200 Value 30 12,767.10 13,433.45 10,874.70 12,767.10
Nifty500 Equal Weight 13,934.95 14,810.05 11,381.50 13,934.95
Nifty500 Multicap Momentum Quality 50 40,351.25 48,511.50 33,420.00 40,351.25
Nifty Top 20 Equal Weight 8,961.95 9,351.15 8,028.50 8,961.95
Nifty Core Housing 15,912.45 17,313.75 13,680.90 15,912.45
Nifty IPO 2,072.55 2,295.20 1,617.15 2,072.55
Nifty Rural 14,804.00 15,204.30 12,891.50 14,804.00
Nifty EV & New Age Automotive 2,899.00 3,119.55 2,356.45 2,899.00
Nifty500 LargeMidSmall Equal-Cap Weighted 17,392.00 18,323.05 14,479.00 17,392.00
BSE Select IPO 4,863.14 5,034.20 3,784.03 4,863.14
BSE India Sector Leaders 0.00 15,661.02 14,728.49 14,913.02
Nifty500 Quality 50 18,671.05 20,217.10 15,400.10 18,671.05
Nifty500 Low Volatility 50 21,317.60 22,063.25 18,739.20 21,317.60
BSE 1000 10,599.14 11,062.55 9,066.73 10,599.14
Nifty500 Multifactor MQVLv50 29,987.20 31,993.80 26,048.40 29,987.20
BSE PSU Bank 3,973.91 4,191.03 3,389.25 3,973.91
BSE India 150 0.00 19,144.91 18,109.49 18,363.52
BSE 500 Quality 50 20,865.26 21,665.73 20,616.67 20,865.26
BSE 500 Momentum 50 42,507.02 43,639.44 41,478.89 42,507.02

BSE and Its Benchmark Index (Sensex)

The BSE is Asia’s oldest stock exchange, established in 1875. Its benchmark index, the Sensex (a portmanteau of “Sensitive” and “Index”), is a free-float market-weighted index of 30 of the most well-established and financially sound companies listed on the BSE. These companies are selected from a diverse range of sectors, and their collective performance provides a snapshot of the market’s movement.

The BSE and NSE: India’s Major Stock Exchanges and Their Indices

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) are India’s two primary stock exchanges. They serve as platforms where companies can list their shares and investors can buy and sell them. The performance of these exchanges is gauged by their respective benchmark indices: the BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty 50. These indices act as a barometer for the overall health of the Indian stock market and economy.

BSE and Its Benchmark Index (Sensex)

The BSE is Asia’s oldest stock exchange, established in 1875. Its benchmark index, the Sensex (a portmanteau of “Sensitive” and “Index”), is a free-float market-weighted index of 30 of the most well-established and financially sound companies listed on the BSE. These companies are selected from a diverse range of sectors, and their collective performance provides a snapshot of the market’s movement.

NSE and Its Benchmark Index (Nifty 50)

The NSE, founded in 1992, is India’s largest stock exchange by trading volume. Its main index, the Nifty 50 (a combination of “National” and “Fifty”), is a benchmark for the Indian equity market. The Nifty 50 tracks the performance of 50 of the largest and most liquid Indian companies listed on the NSE, covering a broad range of sectors. The index’s composition is reviewed periodically to ensure it accurately reflects the market.

The BSE and NSE: India’s Major Stock Exchanges and Their Indices

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) are India’s two primary stock exchanges. They serve as platforms where companies can list their shares and investors can buy and sell them. The performance of these exchanges is gauged by their respective benchmark indices: the BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty 50. These indices act as a barometer for the overall health of the Indian stock market and economy.

BSE and Its Benchmark Index (Sensex)

The BSE is Asia’s oldest stock exchange, established in 1875. Its benchmark index, the Sensex (a portmanteau of “Sensitive” and “Index”), is a free-float market-weighted index of 30 of the most well-established and financially sound companies listed on the BSE. These companies are selected from a diverse range of sectors, and their collective performance provides a snapshot of the market’s movement.

NSE and Its Benchmark Index (Nifty 50)

The NSE, founded in 1992, is India’s largest stock exchange by trading volume. Its main index, the Nifty 50 (a combination of “National” and “Fifty”), is a benchmark for the Indian equity market. The Nifty 50 tracks the performance of 50 of the largest and most liquid Indian companies listed on the NSE, covering a broad range of sectors. The index’s composition is reviewed periodically to ensure it accurately reflects the market.

Key Differences Between BSE and NSE

FeatureBSE (Bombay Stock Exchange)NSE (National Stock Exchange)
Establishment1875 (Asia’s oldest)1992 (more modern, with fully electronic trading from the start)
Benchmark IndexSensex (30 stocks)Nifty 50 (50 stocks)
Number of Listed CompaniesHas more listed companies (over 5,000)Has fewer listed companies (around 1,600)
Liquidity & Trading VolumeGenerally has lower trading volumesHas significantly higher trading volumes and liquidity
Derivatives MarketLess active in derivativesDominates the derivatives market (e.g., Nifty 50 futures and options)

Investing in BSE and NSE Indices

You can’t directly “buy” an index, but you can invest in the indices through several instruments that mirror their performance. The most common methods are:

  • Index Mutual Funds: These funds passively invest in all the stocks that constitute a particular index (like the Nifty 50 or Sensex) in the same proportion. They have low expense ratios and are a popular choice for long-term investors.
  • Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs): Similar to index funds, ETFs also hold the same stocks as the index. However, unlike mutual funds, they are traded on the stock exchange throughout the day, just like individual stocks.

FAQs on BSE and NSE Indices

What is a stock market index?

A stock market index is a statistical measure that represents the performance of a specific section of the stock market. It’s a barometer for the overall market’s health.

What is the main difference between the BSE and NSE?

The main difference lies in their age, number of listed companies, and trading volume. BSE is Asia’s oldest exchange with more listed companies, while NSE is India’s largest by trading volume.

What is the BSE Sensex?

The BSE Sensex is the benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange, comprising 30 of the largest and most actively traded companies on the exchange.

What is the NSE Nifty 50?

The NSE Nifty 50 is the benchmark index of the National Stock Exchange, representing the 50 largest and most liquid companies listed on the NSE.

How are indices like Sensex and Nifty 50 calculated?

They are calculated using a free-float market capitalization-weighted method. This means the index value is influenced more by companies with larger market caps.

Can I buy a stock market index directly?

No, you can’t buy an index directly. You can invest in them indirectly through financial products like index funds or Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs).

Which index is better to follow, Sensex or Nifty 50?

Both indices are excellent indicators of the Indian market. Many investors and traders follow both, as they offer a comprehensive view of market trends. The Nifty 50 is often preferred for its larger number of constituents.

What is an IPO Price Band?

An IPO Price Band is a range of prices within which an investor can bid for a company’s shares during its Initial Public Offering (IPO).

What is the ‘start’ and ‘end’ in the context of an IPO?

In an IPO, ‘start’ refers to the date the public offer opens for subscription, and ‘end’ refers to the date it closes.

What are index funds and ETFs?

Index funds and ETFs are passive investment vehicles that aim to replicate the performance of a specific stock market index by investing in the same stocks that make up the index.