All Indices

Indices are essential financial indicators that track the overall performance of the stock market in India and global markets. Having access to all indices in one place helps investors understand market direction, sector-wise movements, and economic sentiment. Check out the list of indices today.

List of All Indices

Explore our comprehensive indices list, designed to keep you updated on the live indices performance in India.
Index NameCurrentDay Change(%)OpenHighLowPrev Close
Nifty 5025795.15-0.37%25935.125944.1525718.225891.4
SENSEX84211.88-0.41%84667.2384707.4483957.1584556.4
Nifty Bank57699.6-0.65%58172.7558232.957482.0558078.05
BSEPSU20140.62-0.18%20222.6320266.9920092.5220177.94
Nifty 50023637.4-0.50%23796.223802.7523622.823755.9
BSE10026995.06-0.33%27115.3127127.726917.7627083.84
BSE20011656.91-0.33%11710.2211715.4311624.711695.95
Nifty FMCG56348.1-0.75%56701.5556701.5555926.556772.45
BSE50037171.91-0.30%37337.1537353.4637074.6837285.19
BSE IT35260.84-0.17%35493.7735522.9535147.7435322.51

What Are Indices

Indices in the Indian stock market are structured baskets of selected stocks designed to represent a particular market segment or sector. They act as essential benchmarks, enabling investors to measure overall market trends, understand sector performance, and make informed decisions.

NSE Indices Introduction

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) indices are among the most followed stock market indices in India. The Nifty indices list, led by the nifty 50, reflects the performance of India’s top companies across multiple sectors.

BSE Indices Introduction

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) indices, including the Sensex, are cornerstone benchmarks for the stock market indices in India. They track leading companies and mirror India’s economic growth story

How to Trade in Indices?

Investing in indices can be done through various instruments, including index futures, options, ETFs, and index funds. These allow investors to benefit from the overall performance of indices in India, like Nifty 50, sensex, or sectoral indices, without buying individual stocks.
  • Index Futures & Options (Derivatives): Traders use them to speculate on listed indices or to hedge against portfolio risks.
  • Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs): ETFs replicate the performance of all indices or specific ones, making them ideal for passive investors.
  • Index Funds: Mutual funds linked to an index provide long-term exposure to a diversified index list
For beginners, ETFs and index funds offer a simple entry into the market, while experienced traders may prefer derivatives for short-term opportunities.

FAQs

Indices are weighted averages that track the performance of a selected group of stocks. Our stock market indices list serves as a reliable benchmark for investors to evaluate market direction, sector growth, and overall economic sentiment.

The top three market indices in India are:
  1. Nifty 50 (NSE’s benchmark index)
  2. Sensex (BSE’s flagship index)
  3. Nifty Bank (tracking India’s leading banking stocks)

The top five indices closely tracked worldwide include:

  1. Nifty 50 (India)
  2. Sensex (India)
  3. Nifty Bank (India)
  4. S&P 500 (USA)
  5. Dow Jones Industrial Average (USA)

Indices generally offer more stability and diversification than individual stocks. While stocks may provide higher growth potential, indices balance risk and return, making them a safer option for long-term and beginner investors.

When you open a demat account at Choice, you can invest in indices through index funds, ETFs, or derivatives tailored to your goals. Our experts guide you in choosing the right stock market indices, helping you diversify your portfolio and track market performance with confidence.