Nifty 50 Slips 0.19% to 25,277.70; ADANIENT and BAJAJ-AUTO Lead Gains

As of September 22, 2025, at 11:24 AM, the Nifty 50 index stood at 25,277.70, down 49.35 points (-0.19%). The Nifty 50 is a diversified index of 50 major stocks representing key sectors of the Indian economy. Launched on November 3, 1995, with a base value of 1000 and a base capital of ₹2.06 trillion, it now accounts for approximately 55.48% of the free-float market capitalisation of NSE-listed stocks as of March 28, 2025.

Top Gainers and Losers

On September 22, 2025, the top gainers included ADANIENT, which rose 3.12% to ₹2,602.70, followed by BAJAJ-AUTO at ₹9,130.00 (+1.77%), ADANIPORTS at ₹1,447.80 (+1.40%), ULTRACEMCO at ₹12,676.00 (+1.34%), and HEROMOTOCO at ₹5,477.50 (+1.29%). 

On the downside, the leading losers were TECHM, falling 3.62% to ₹1,497.60, TCS at ₹3,080.90 (-2.79%), INFY at ₹1,499.90 (-2.62%), WIPRO at ₹249.93 (-2.33%), and HCLTECH at ₹1,437.30 (-2.05%).

Sector and Company Weights

The Nifty 50 represents a wide range of sectors, with Financial Services holding the largest weight at 36.82%, followed by Information Technology at 10.51% and Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels at 9.90%. 

Other significant sectors include Automobiles and Auto Components (7.79%) and FMCG (6.95%). Among individual companies, HDFC Bank is the heaviest constituent at 13.11%, followed by ICICI Bank at 9.00%, Reliance Industries at 8.31%, Infosys at 4.78%, and Bharti Airtel at 4.65%.

Performance Overview

The Nifty 50 has delivered steady returns, with a 1-year return of 17.91% and a 5-year CAGR of 12.83%. The index offers a dividend yield of 3.27% and a P/E ratio of 21.46, making it an attractive benchmark for long-term investors. Its consistent performance across major sectors continues to reflect the overall health of the Indian economy.

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Conclusion

The Nifty 50 remains a cornerstone of the Indian stock market, offering diversified exposure to major sectors and leading companies. It serves as a reliable benchmark for investors, reflecting both short-term market fluctuations and long-term economic growth trends in India.

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