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Nifty 100

26,679.25
+161.8 (0.61%)
Price as of 29 Oct 2025 15:54. Log in to view Live prices

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Nifty 100 Performance

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Low: 26,551.05
High: 26,713.3
Previous Close26517.45
Open26,566.3
52W Range26700.0 - 22177.35
P/E Ratio22.42

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What is NIFTY 100?

NIFTY 100 is a broad-based diversified index on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) that represents the top 100 companies from NIFTY 500 based on full market capitalization. These stocks belong to the large-cap segment and span 17 sectors of the economy, with Financial Services being heavily weighted at ~33%. IT, Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, FMCG, Automobile and Auto Components round up the top 5 sectors with approximately 75% weight. The NIFTY 100 index captures the combined performance of two indices: NIFTY 50 and NIFTY Next 50.

The NIFTY 100 index represents almost 76.8% of float-adjusted market capitalization on NSE. The total traded value of all index constituents is approximately 66.2% of the traded value of all stocks on NSE for the last six months.

This NIFTY 100 index was launched on December 01, 2005, with the base year set to 2003, and the base value at 1000. It is reconstituted on a semi-annual basis. NIFTY 100’s share price usually hovers around the levels of 16000. This index is owned and managed by NSE Indices Limited, previously known as India Index Services & Products Limited.

NIFTY 100 has variants in the form of the NIFTY 100 Total Returns Index and NIFTY 100 Equal Weight Index. This index is ideal for launching index funds, benchmarking fund portfolios, ETFs, and structured products.

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Nifty 100 Stocks Selection Criteria

The NIFTY 100 share price is computed by weighting its 100 stocks on the basis of free-float market capitalization relative to a particular base market value on a real-time basis. Free float refers to the shares which are not held by promoters and are readily available to the public for trading.

The constituent stocks need to meet the following eligibility criteria:

  1. It will be listed on the National Stock Exchange.
  2. Will form a part of NIFTY 500 and have an Investible Weight Factor (IWF) of at least 0.10 (10% free float).
  3. Will be included if full market capitalization-based rank is among the top 90.
  4. Will be included if the full market capitalization-based rank is 1.5 times of the last constituent in NIFTY 100 and is available for trading on the NSE F&O segment.
  5. Will be excluded if full market capitalization-based rank falls below 110 or if the constituent is removed from NIFTY 500.
  6. For a newly listed security, eligibility will be checked on the basis of data for the last three months instead of six months.
  7. Non-F&O stocks will be included only if the total instances of the stock hitting the upper or lower circuit during the past 6 months is less than 20% of the total trading days.

How is Nifty 100 value Calculated?

The index value is calculated as follows –

Index value = Current free-float market capitalization/ (Base free-float market capitalization * Base Index Value)

The NIFTY 100 index is reviewed semi-annually based on six months of data ending January and July. The replacement of stocks in NIFTY 100 (if any), subject to a maximum of 5 in any given year, is implemented from the last trading day of March and September after giving four weeks prior notice to the market.

How To Invest in Nifty 100?

Investing in the Nifty 100 can involve various approaches, including,

  1. Index Funds and ETFs: Opt for index or exchange-traded funds tracking the Nifty 100 for a diversified and low-cost investment. These funds mirror the index, providing exposure to its top 100 stocks.
  2. Individual Stock Selection: Invest directly in individual stocks from the Nifty 100 based on thorough research of financials, performance, and market trends. Create a diversified portfolio to manage risk.

Before investing, evaluate your financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon. Combining strategies, such as a mix of index funds, stock selection, and ETFS, can help tailor your approach to the Nifty 100 based on your preferences and risk profile.

Nifty 100 FAQs

Top 100 large-cap stocks, from the NIFTY 500 universe ranked by market capitalization are included in the NIFTY 100 index. More than 50% of the index is represented by 10 constituents, namely Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Infosys, ICICI Bank Ltd, Tata Consultancy Services, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, and L&T. 
You can invest in Nifty 100 via Angel One with diverse options:
  1. Index and Exchange Traded Funds: Choose cost-effective index and exchange-traded funds mirroring Nifty 100 for diversified investment.
  2. Individual Stock Selection: Directly invest in researched stocks for a diverse portfolio.
NIFTY 100 index-based portfolios have generated stellar total returns that have averaged out to 16.92% since their inception and 11.49% in the past 5 years. Its price performance is highly correlated to NIFTY 50.
The basic objective is to capture the performance of the top 100 large-cap companies, which together form a part of NIFTY 50 and NIFTY Next 50, from the NIFTY 500 universe. It is a highly-diversified liquid index representing major sectors of the Indian economy.
Yes, the Nifty 100 is an index of large-cap stocks. It comprises the top 100 companies listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India based on market capitalisation. These companies represent various sectors of the Indian economy, such as financials, IT, energy, and consumer goods. The Nifty 100 is widely used as a benchmark for the Indian stock market.
Yes, the Nifty 100 covers a part of the Nifty 500. Nifty 100 is a subset of Nifty 500. 100 of the top companies from the Nifty 500 make up the Nifty 100, which follows these companies' overall performance. Nifty 500, on the other hand, is a more comprehensive index that follows the performance of 500 of the largest and most actively traded companies listed on the National Stock Exchange of India.
The Nifty 50 and Nifty 100 indices differ in the number of companies they track and their selection criteria. The Nifty 50 tracks the performance of the 50 largest companies listed on India's National Stock Exchange (NSE). While the Nifty 100 tracks the performance of the 100 largest companies listed on the NSE. These companies are also selected based on their market capitalisation and liquidity.
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