About Nifty 500 The Nifty 500 is a broad-based stock market index representing the top 500 companies listed on the National Stock Exchange of India. It covers approximately 91.76% of the free float market capitalization of all listed stocks on the NSE. The index includes large, mid, and small-cap companies across various sectors, providing a comprehensive view of the Indian equity market. It is calculated using the free float market capitalization method and is used for benchmarking fund portfolios, launching index funds, ETFs, and other structured products.
