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	85,641.90	86,159.02	71,425.01	85,641.90
Nifty 50	26,175.75	26,325.80	21,743.65	26,175.75
BSE 500	37,524.59	37,691.42	30,571.61	37,524.59
BSE Information Technology	36,407.01	45,791.73	30,458.02	36,407.01
BSE Fast Moving Consumer Goods	20,360.02	21,490.85	18,196.88	20,360.02
BSE Capital Goods	69,237.14	73,853.84	54,567.64	69,237.14
BSE Consumer Durables	61,520.39	67,400.71	49,772.57	61,520.39
BSE Healthcare	44,603.90	46,018.05	37,028.95	44,603.90
BSE 100	27,397.55	27,539.85	22,539.11	27,397.55
BSE 200	11,827.20	11,887.02	9,698.87	11,827.20
BSE Dollex 200	2,197.46	2,261.43	1,886.47	2,197.44
BSE PSU	20,361.32	20,846.31	15,647.00	20,361.32
BSE Teck	18,315.69	20,703.86	15,284.97	18,315.69
Nifty Next 50	69,220.60	73,443.90	56,192.45	69,220.60
Nifty50 USD	10,130.95	10,443.40	9,657.05	10,130.95
Nifty 500	23,922.45	24,035.00	19,519.85	23,922.45
BSE Dollex 30	7,846.60	8,071.26	6,858.67	7,846.60
BSE BANKEX	66,867.61	67,384.68	54,277.32	66,867.61
Nifty IT	37,549.70	46,088.90	30,918.95	37,549.70
BSE Auto	62,246.19	62,414.22	42,834.11	62,246.19
BSE Metal	34,302.07	35,909.68	25,884.45	34,302.07
BSE Oil & Gas	28,170.00	29,249.06	21,949.84	28,170.00
BSE MidCap	47,122.27	48,264.25	37,203.21	47,122.27
BSE SmallCap	52,079.91	57,827.69	41,013.68	52,079.91
Nifty Bank	59,681.35	60,114.30	47,702.90	59,681.35
Nifty Energy	35,539.25	38,136.85	29,313.20	35,539.25
Nifty Pharma	22,887.75	23,604.45	19,121.10	22,887.75
Nifty Midcap 100	61,043.40	61,311.25	46,865.70	61,043.40
Nifty 100	26,719.75	26,859.50	22,177.35	26,719.75
BSE Dollex 100	3,162.96	3,247.42	2,720.43	3,162.96
BSE Realty	6,943.19	8,871.98	5,805.38	6,943.19
Nifty Infrastructure	9,630.75	9,729.85	7,589.95	9,630.75
Nifty Realty	893.90	1,137.50	765.80	893.90
Nifty PSU Bank	8,535.70	8,665.70	5,530.35	8,535.70
Nifty Midcap 50	17,422.70	17,498.55	13,269.65	17,422.70
BSE Power	6,610.00	7,695.13	5,669.71	6,610.00
Nifty MNC	30,502.10	30,697.55	23,981.05	30,502.10
India VIX	11.63	23.19	9.40	11.63
Nifty FMCG	55,500.50	59,302.55	50,199.35	55,500.50
Nifty PSE	9,758.65	10,398.50	7,956.45	9,758.65
Nifty Services Sector	33,929.90	34,216.65	29,070.85	33,929.90
Nifty50 Shariah	4,783.65	5,206.45	4,235.90	4,783.65
Nifty500 Shariah	7,153.15	7,729.25	6,004.55	7,153.15
BSE IPO	15,681.27	17,158.25	11,832.48	15,681.27
Nifty Smallcap 100	17,874.70	19,716.20	14,084.30	17,874.70
Nifty India Consumption	12,462.45	12,716.20	10,090.65	12,462.45
Nifty Auto	27,993.00	28,075.65	19,316.65	27,993.00
Nifty Metal	10,353.20	10,837.45	7,690.20	10,353.20
Nifty 200	14,571.35	14,642.65	11,941.45	14,571.35
Nifty Media	1,464.80	2,095.65	1,344.40	1,464.80
Nifty Commodities	9,227.50	9,530.35	7,502.95	9,227.50
Nifty Financial Services	27,814.50	28,065.50	22,320.85	27,814.50
Nifty Dividend Opportunities 50	6,262.50	6,675.40	5,288.60	6,262.50
Nifty50 Dividend Points	249.14	289.38	4.22	249.14
Nifty Low Volatility 50	25,659.95	0.00	0.00	0.00
Nifty High Beta 50	3,958.20	0.00	0.00	0.00
Nifty Alpha 50	52,197.10	59,566.10	39,846.10	52,197.10
BSE SME IPO	104,914.43	122,298.30	80,089.76	104,914.43
Nifty 100 Liquid 15	7,548.75	7,617.60	5,985.30	7,548.75
Nifty CPSE	6,397.10	6,681.80	5,284.25	6,397.10
Nifty50 Value 20	13,155.95	14,115.15	11,375.50	13,155.95
Nifty Shariah 25	8,517.20	0.00	0.00	8,788.61
Nifty Growth Sectors 15	12,436.45	12,489.15	9,722.65	12,436.45
BSE India Infrastructure Index	587.07	655.83	492.74	587.07
BSE CPSE	3,782.07	4,016.32	3,057.56	3,782.07
Nifty 100 Equal Weight	33,909.95	34,252.10	27,699.35	33,909.95
BSE LargeCap	10,038.49	10,090.16	8,286.22	10,038.49
BSE Commodities	7,761.35	8,153.50	6,463.97	7,761.35
BSE Consumer Discretionary	10,021.06	10,319.22	7,774.05	10,021.06
BSE Energy	12,024.54	12,273.39	9,597.62	12,024.54
BSE Financial Services	13,244.95	13,336.10	10,599.58	13,244.95
BSE Industrials	14,900.40	16,044.95	11,380.29	14,900.40
BSE Telecommunication	3,057.22	3,200.99	2,439.79	3,057.22
BSE Utilities	5,182.84	5,918.40	4,474.43	5,182.84
BSE India Manufacturing Index	1,100.79	1,102.97	875.54	1,100.79
BSE MidCap Select Index	17,699.76	18,148.25	13,537.75	17,699.76
BSE SmallCap Select Index	8,138.31	8,551.88	5,962.56	8,138.31
Nifty Midcap Liquid 15	16,648.05	16,755.80	11,541.70	16,648.05
Nifty100 Quality 30	5,845.85	5,851.65	4,785.60	5,845.85
Nifty Private Bank	28,758.60	28,960.60	23,508.05	28,758.60
BSE SENSEX 50	27,327.53	27,482.85	22,582.21	27,327.53
BSE SENSEX Next 50	87,152.12	87,584.69	69,787.64	87,152.12
BSE Bharat 22 Index	8,995.92	9,178.40	7,356.51	8,995.92
BSE 100 ESG Index (INR)	437.69	439.98	362.03	437.69
BSE 150 MidCap Index	16,516.63	16,650.73	12,866.17	16,516.63
BSE 250 SmallCap Index	6,730.54	7,430.60	5,296.93	6,730.54
BSE 250 LargeMidCap Index	11,209.67	11,265.24	9,161.54	11,209.67
BSE 400 MidSmallCap Index	12,224.92	12,677.43	9,555.95	12,224.92
BSE Dividend Stability Index	1,036.22	1,046.74	855.12	1,036.22
BSE Enhanced Value Index	1,020.90	1,049.04	787.71	1,020.90
BSE Low Volatility Index	1,882.79	1,895.82	1,584.80	1,882.79
BSE Momentum Index	2,281.09	2,350.15	1,763.06	2,281.09
BSE Quality Index	1,864.54	1,907.91	1,508.42	1,864.54
Nifty 50 Equal Weight	33,203.00	33,405.50	26,907.05	33,203.00
Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30	21,039.70	21,147.80	17,504.05	21,039.70
Nifty Tata Group 25% Cap	14,918.25	17,379.00	13,221.90	14,918.25
BSE Diversified Financials Revenue Growth	1,694.58	1,702.59	1,301.76	1,694.58
BSE 100 LargeCap TMC Index	9,637.18	9,688.38	7,960.27	9,637.18
BSE Private Banks Index	21,124.59	21,306.37	16,829.71	21,124.59
Nifty Quality Low-Volatility 30	17,728.70	0.00	0.00	17,728.70
Nifty SME Emerge	15,248.10	0.00	0.00	15,248.10
Nifty500 Value 50	15,019.45	15,355.45	11,829.30	15,019.45
Nifty LargeMidcap 250	16,900.70	0.00	0.00	16,900.70
Nifty Midcap 150	22,372.30	6,808.20	5,492.95	0.00
Nifty MidSmallcap 400	20,310.20	0.00	0.00	20,310.20
Nifty Smallcap 50	8,738.85	0.00	0.00	8,738.85
Nifty Smallcap 250	16,770.60	0.00	0.00	16,770.60
Nifty100 Enhanced ESG	5,223.15	5,243.80	4,242.15	5,223.15
Nifty100 ESG	5,179.35	5,200.15	4,211.60	5,179.35
Nifty200 Quality 30	21,381.90	21,787.40	17,440.65	21,381.90
Nifty Alpha Quality Low-Volatility 30	22,967.75	0.00	0.00	22,967.75
Nifty Alpha Quality Value Low-Volatility 30	21,385.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
Nifty Alpha Low-Volatility 30	27,008.30	0.00	0.00	27,008.30
Nifty Consumer Durables	37,686.90	43,762.10	32,205.30	37,686.90
Nifty Oil & Gas	12,020.75	12,296.50	9,327.50	12,020.75
Nifty 100 Alpha 30 Index	18,441.75	19,474.30	15,108.10	18,441.75
Nifty Midcap150 Quality 50	24,277.10	25,326.55	19,848.35	24,277.10
Nifty Financial Services 25/50	30,360.60	30,634.35	23,941.55	30,360.60
Nifty200 Momentum 30	32,128.50	35,490.75	25,133.95	32,128.50
Nifty100 ESG Sector Leaders	4,357.75	4,380.65	3,610.90	4,357.75
Nifty Healthcare Index	14,885.45	15,112.50	12,561.70	14,885.45
Nifty 500 Multicap 50:25:25	16,532.35	16,652.10	13,318.60	16,532.35
Nifty India Manufacturing	15,328.40	15,491.45	11,676.20	15,328.40
Nifty Midcap Select	14,046.45	14,118.40	10,382.55	14,046.45
Nifty Microcap 250	23,072.05	26,476.90	18,526.65	23,072.05
Nifty India Digital Index	9,497.50	10,152.15	7,334.40	9,497.50
Nifty Total Market	13,432.70	13,500.30	10,954.70	13,432.70
Nifty Financial Services Ex-Bank	32,159.55	32,420.40	23,850.75	32,159.55
NIFTY Housing	11,777.95	12,072.15	9,839.70	11,777.95
Nifty India Defence	8,021.50	9,195.15	5,025.35	8,021.50
NIFTY Mobility	23,368.70	23,449.35	16,712.45	23,368.70
Nifty Non-Cyclical Consumer	16,307.95	16,983.45	13,980.90	16,307.95
Nifty Transportation & Logistics	26,247.60	26,459.70	18,482.85	26,247.60
BSE Services	1,627.35	1,646.98	1,217.97	1,627.35
Nifty200 Alpha30	25,918.65	27,364.25	20,275.90	25,918.65
Nifty Midcap150 Momentum 50	63,500.45	68,439.80	49,575.25	63,500.45
Nifty MidSmall Financial Services	20,902.30	21,028.05	13,363.10	20,902.30
Nifty MidSmall Healthcare	44,099.15	46,103.35	36,549.55	44,099.15
Nifty MidSmall IT & Telecom	10,305.75	11,569.60	7,836.00	10,305.75
Nifty MidSmall India Consumption	19,361.55	21,008.10	16,870.20	19,361.55
Nifty500 Multicap India Manufacturing 50:30:20	15,984.10	16,134.20	12,294.45	15,984.10
Nifty500 Multicap Infrastructure 50:30:20	14,523.45	14,738.70	11,537.35	14,523.45
BSE SENSEX Next 30	39,827.35	40,553.77	32,124.65	39,827.35
BSE Sensex Sixty	35,121.54	35,322.09	29,130.07	35,121.54
BSE Sensex Sixty 65:35	35,498.00	35,696.92	29,317.31	35,498.00
BSE Power & Energy	3,844.93	4,004.14	3,194.96	3,844.93
BSE 200 Equal Weight	13,388.04	13,500.71	10,802.44	13,388.04
BSE Internet Economy	3,225.72	3,265.21	2,326.54	3,225.72
BSE Capital Markets & Insurance	2,408.20	2,436.96	1,716.05	2,408.20
BSE Focused IT	43,858.41	54,112.22	36,211.60	43,858.41
BSE Premium Consumption	5,576.97	5,740.96	4,368.36	5,576.97
BSE Focused Midcap	25,244.53	25,404.05	18,935.55	25,244.53
BSE Select Business Groups	4,550.90	4,573.84	3,533.92	4,550.90
Nifty Top 10 Equal Weight Index	10,002.05	10,053.90	8,600.25	10,002.05
Nifty India Tourism	9,008.90	9,497.20	7,696.15	9,008.90
Nifty Capital Markets	4,795.80	4,852.85	2,885.10	4,795.80
Nifty500 Momentum 50	54,616.70	62,394.80	41,694.70	54,616.70
Nifty Midsmallcap400 Momentum Quality 100	49,179.55	54,496.05	38,797.30	49,179.55
Nifty Smallcap250 Momentum Quality 100	44,667.70	53,848.25	36,503.50	44,667.70
BSE Sensex Equal Weight	83,010.04	83,303.56	68,200.80	83,010.04
Nifty India New Age Consumption	12,100.45	12,450.05	9,627.40	12,100.45
Nifty India Select 5 Corporate Groups	38,564.00	38,776.95	30,192.20	38,564.00
Nifty Smallcap250 Quality 50	26,009.05	31,355.70	21,263.85	26,009.05
Nifty Top 15 Equal Weight	11,046.35	11,106.00	9,048.35	11,046.35
Nifty200 Value 30	14,121.05	14,372.85	10,874.70	14,121.05
Nifty500 Equal Weight	14,291.00	14,810.05	11,381.50	14,291.00
Nifty500 Multicap Momentum Quality 50	42,425.55	48,511.50	33,420.00	42,425.55
Nifty Top 20 Equal Weight	9,721.35	9,767.60	8,028.50	9,721.35
Nifty Core Housing	15,713.50	17,313.75	13,680.90	15,713.50
Nifty IPO	2,073.90	2,295.20	1,617.15	2,073.90
Nifty Rural	16,126.85	16,200.55	12,891.50	16,126.85
Nifty EV & New Age Automotive	3,141.45	3,206.75	2,356.45	3,141.45
Nifty500 LargeMidSmall Equal-Cap Weighted	18,149.70	18,330.05	14,479.00	18,149.70
BSE Select IPO	4,820.82	5,071.31	3,784.03	4,820.82
BSE India Sector Leaders	0.00	15,661.02	14,728.49	15,512.99
Nifty500 Quality 50	19,176.45	20,217.10	15,400.10	19,176.45
Nifty500 Low Volatility 50	22,965.35	23,211.70	18,739.20	22,965.35
BSE 1000	11,139.84	11,194.09	9,066.73	11,139.84
Nifty500 Multifactor MQVLv50	31,834.75	32,365.50	26,048.40	31,834.75
BSE PSU Bank	4,846.14	4,913.97	3,389.25	4,846.14
BSE India 150	0.00	19,605.46	18,109.49	19,504.81
Nifty Waves	1,984.70	2,008.25	1,936.90	1,984.70
BSE 500 Quality 50	21,780.58	22,148.58	20,616.67	21,780.58
BSE 500 Momentum 50	44,048.23	44,622.20	41,478.89	44,048.23
Nifty500 Flexicap Quality 30	10,846.50	10,937.25	10,575.00	10,846.50
Nifty Chemicals	28,713.10	29,487.95	28,455.55	28,713.10
Nifty India FPI 150	1,620.20	1,627.85	1,583.25	1,620.20
Nifty India Infrastructure & Logistics	11,454.50	11,731.10	11,347.85	11,454.50
Nifty India Internet	1,460.05	1,474.50	1,426.95	1,460.05
Nifty Total Market Momentum Quality 50	43,082.15	43,765.95	42,680.35	43,082.15
Nifty500 Healthcare	19,040.05	19,228.15	18,792.25	19,040.05

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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)

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

BSE and Its Benchmark Index (Sensex)

NSE and Its Benchmark Index (Nifty 50)

Key Differences Between BSE and NSE

Feature	BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange)	NSE (National Stock Exchange)
Establishment	1875 (Asia’s oldest)	1992 (more modern, with fully electronic trading from the start)
Benchmark Index	Sensex (30 stocks)	Nifty 50 (50 stocks)
Number of Listed Companies	Has more listed companies (over 5,000)	Has fewer listed companies (around 1,600)
Liquidity & Trading Volume	Generally has lower trading volumes	Has significantly higher trading volumes and liquidity
Derivatives Market	Less active in derivatives	Dominates 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.