Nifty 50 Rises to 25,647 (+0.30%); Adani Ports Up 2.48%, Hindalco Down 2.61% on Feb 23, 2026

The NIFTY 50 is a diversified index of 50 leading companies listed on the National Stock Exchange of India. It represents major sectors of the Indian economy and accounts for 54.10% of the free-float market capitalisation of NSE-listed stocks as of September 30, 2025. The index also contributed about 26.84% of the total traded value on the NSE during the six months ending September 2025, highlighting its strong market presence and liquidity.

Nifty 50 Index at 25,647.90

On February 23, 2026, the Nifty 50 was trading at 25,647.90, up 76.65 points or 0.30%. The day’s high was 25,771.45, and the low was 25,626.50. The 52-week high stands at 26,373.20, while the 52-week low is 21,743.65. 

The index has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 22.38 and a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 3.48. Its free-float market capitalisation is ₹116.65 lakh crore, with 32 stocks advancing and 19 declining in the latest session.

Nifty 50 Performance 

In the short term, the index has delivered mixed performance, with a 1-week return of -0.13%, a 1-month return of 2.40%, and a 3-month return of -1.61%. Year-to-date, it is down 1.90%. However, long-term returns remain strong. The index has gained 12.52% over one year, 46.47% over three years, and 74.39% over five years, showing solid wealth creation potential over longer horizons.

Sectorial Weight

Financial Services dominate the index with a weight of 37.06%, followed by Information Technology at 10.83% and Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels at 9.93%. Other important sectors include Automobiles (6.71%), FMCG (6.01%), Telecom (4.75%), Metals & Mining (4.03%), Construction (4.00%) and Healthcare (3.99%). This sector mix ensures diversification across the economy.

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Top Constituents By Weightage

The index is heavily weighted toward large-cap leaders. HDFC Bank holds the highest weight at 12.30%, followed by ICICI Bank at 8.38% and Reliance Industries at 8.16%. Other major constituents include Infosys, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India and Tata Consultancy Services. These companies play a key role in driving the index’s performance.

Conclusion 

The Nifty 50 remains India’s key benchmark index, reflecting the performance of 50 major companies across sectors. While short-term movements can be volatile, its long-term returns and strong market representation make it an important tool for investors, fund benchmarking and index-based investment products.

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