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Nifty 50

Also known as: CNX Nifty, Nifty

India's benchmark stock market index comprising 50 largest and most liquid Indian companies.

Detailed Explanation

Nifty 50 is the flagship index of NSE (National Stock Exchange) representing about 65% of the total market capitalization of Indian equities. It includes the top 50 companies across various sectors, weighted by free-float market capitalization. The index serves as a barometer of Indian equity market performance and is widely used by mutual funds, ETFs, and institutional investors for benchmarking and passive investment strategies.

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Mutual fund that tracks a market index like Nifty 50 with low costs and broad diversification.

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India Volatility Index - Measures expected volatility of Nifty 50 index over next 30 days.

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