Nifty Financial Services Hits 27,270, Down 0.27%; Muthoot Finance, SBI Among Top Gainers

As of June 30, 2025, 12:10 PM, the Nifty Financial Services Index was at 27,270.15, down by 73.90 points, or 0.27% for the day.

The Nifty Financial Services Index shows how India’s financial sector is doing. It tracks the performance of companies like banks, housing finance companies, insurance providers, and other financial firms listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

What is the Nifty Financial Services Index?

This index is made up of 20 companies and is calculated using the free-float market capitalisation method. This means it measures the total market value of all shares freely available for trading, compared to a fixed base value.

Launched on September 7, 2011, with data going back to January 1, 2004, the index has a base value of 1000. It updates in real-time and is rebalanced every six months to ensure it stays relevant.

Top Gainers

These were the stocks leading the gains:

• Muthoot Finance: ₹2,644.10 (up 2.86%)
• SBI: ₹818.85 (up 1.67%)
• ICICI Lombard General Insurance: ₹2,047.50 (up 1.51%)
• HDFC Life Insurance: ₹818.70 (up 1.46%)
• ICICI Prudential Life Insurance: ₹656.80 (up 1.38%)

Top Losers

These stocks saw the biggest declines:

• SBI Card: ₹971.85 (down 1.97%)
• Cholamandalam Finance: ₹1,634.10 (down 1.21%)
• Kotak Mahindra Bank: ₹2,184.60 (down 1.06%)
• Axis Bank: ₹1,214.80 (down 0.84%)
• HDFC Bank: ₹2,003.70 (down 0.56%)

Major Constituents by Weight

The Nifty Financial Services Index is heavily weighted toward major banks and financial firms. HDFC Bank holds the largest share at 32.73%, followed by ICICI Bank with 22.57%. Other significant contributors include Axis Bank (7.54%), State Bank of India (6.90%), Kotak Mahindra Bank (6.75%), and Bajaj Finance (5.31%). The remaining weight is spread across companies like Bajaj Finserv, Jio Financial Services, Shriram Finance, and HDFC Life.

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Return and Risk Measures

Here’s how the index has performed over time:

• Quarter to Date (QTD): +5.86%
• Year to Date (YTD): +12.98%
• 1-Year Return: +22.76%
• 5-Year CAGR: +23.64%
• Since Inception CAGR: +17.79%

The dividend yield is about 3.0%, showing the income generated by the companies in the index.

Other key measures include:

• Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio: 17.51
• Price-to-Book (P/B) Ratio: 3.0
• Standard Deviation: Around 19–27% (indicating price volatility)
• Beta with Nifty 50: Approximately 1.05 (shows it moves in line with Nifty 50)

Uses and Applications

The Nifty Financial Services Index serves several purposes:

• Benchmarking fund portfolios
• Launching index funds and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
• Creating structured financial products

There is also a variant called the Nifty Financial Services Total Returns Index, which includes dividend income in returns.

Conclusion

The Nifty Financial Services Index is an important indicator of India’s financial sector health. With heavyweight banks and finance companies driving its performance, it provides investors and fund managers a clear picture of how this critical part of the economy is doing. Whether you’re tracking the market or investing through ETFs, this index remains a key benchmark for financial services in India.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.

Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme-related documents carefully.