Nifty 50 Tops NSE Indices With 10.5% One-Year Return: NSE Data

The Nifty 50 emerged as the best-performing major index on the NSE over the past one year, according to NSE data. The index rose 10.5% between December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2025, gaining 2,485 points.

During this period, Nifty 50 moved from 23,645 to 26,130, making it the top performer among all key NSE indices.

Other Major Indices Lag Behind

In comparison, the Nifty Next 50 delivered a modest return of 2%, ending the year at 69,365 versus 67,988 a year earlier.

Nifty 50 USD rose 5.3%, reflecting the impact of currency movements on dollar-based returns.

Broader Market Shows Mixed Trends

The broader market indices posted lower gains than the benchmark.

• Nifty 500 increased by 6.7%
• Nifty Midcap 150 gained 5.4%

However, the small-cap segment underperformed. The Nifty Smallcap 250 fell 6% over the year, losing more than 1,000 points.

The Nifty Total Market index, which tracks overall market performance, rose 6% during the same period.

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Currency and Market Capitalisation Update

The rupee weakened during the year, with USD-INR rising from 85.6 to 89.9. Meanwhile, the Dollar Index fell 9.4%, showing weakness in the US dollar.

Total market capitalisation of NSE-listed companies grew 7.9%, increasing from ₹439 lakh crore to ₹474 lakh crore. However, the market cap-to-GDP ratio slipped slightly from 138% to 135%.

Conclusion

Overall, the Nifty 50 clearly outperformed other NSE indices over the past year, highlighting investor preference for large-cap stocks. While broader markets delivered moderate gains, smallcaps remained under pressure, reflecting a cautious market trend.

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