A stock market index is created by selecting a group of stocks that are representative of the whole market or a specified sector or segment of the market. An Index is calculated with reference to a base period and a base index value. An Index is used to give information about the price movements of products in the financial, commodities or any other markets. Financial indexes are constructed to measure price movements of stocks, bonds, T-bills and other forms of investments. Stock market indexes are meant to capture the overall behaviour of equity markets. More about indices >
Broad Market Indices
These indices are broad-market indices, consisting of the large, liquid stocks listed on the Exchange. They serve as a benchmark for measuring the performance of the stocks or portfolios such as mutual fund investments.
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Sectoral Indices
Sector-based index are designed to provide a single value for the aggregate performance of a number of companies representing a group of related industries or within a sector of the economy.
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Thematic Indices
Thematic indices are designed to provide a single value for the aggregate performance of a number of companies representing a theme.
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Strategy Indices
Strategy indices are designed on the basis of quantitative models / investment strategies to provide a single value for the aggregate performance of a number of companies.
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Fixed Income Indices
Fixed income index is used to
measure performance of the bond market. The
fixed income indices are useful tool for
investors to measure and compare performance
of bond portfolio. Fixed income indices also
used for introduction of Exchange Traded
Funds.
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Hybrid Indices
NIFTY Hybrid Index series seeks to track the performance of a hybrid portfolio having pre-defined exposure to equity and fixed income assets.
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Index Concepts
Indices and index-linked investment products provide considerable benefits. Important concepts and terminologies are associated with Index construction. These concepts are important for investors to learn from the information that indices contain about investment opportunities.
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Index Funds
An Index Fund is a type of mutual
fund with a portfolio constructed to
match the constituents of the market
index, such as Nifty 50. An index fund provides broad market exposure and lower operating expenses for investors.
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