NSE Indices Introduces New Infrastructure and Logistics Index

NSE Indices Limited, the index services arm of the National Stock Exchange, has launched the Nifty India Infrastructure & Logistics Index. The index is built to reflect the performance of companies in the infrastructure and logistics space, based on data from the Nifty 500.

New Infrastructure and Logistics Index Selection 

The index includes 100 stocks selected from the Nifty 500. Selection is based on the 6-month average free-float market capitalisation. The index uses a free-float market cap weighting method, with individual stock weights capped at 5%. The combined weight of all stocks from a single industry is limited to 20%.

The base date is April 1, 2005, and the base value is set at 1000. Reconstitution of the index happens twice a year. Rebalancing is done every quarter to adjust weights based on market changes.

Recent Performance

As of May 30, 2025, the index has posted a 1-year total return of 0.61%. Since its inception, it has recorded a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.22%.

Top Companies by Weight

Some of the largest constituents in the index by weight are:

• Bharti Airtel (4.98%)
• Bharat Electronics (4.87%)
• Larsen & Toubro (4.86%)
• UltraTech Cement (4.47%)
• NTPC (4.28%)

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Use and Tracking

The index is to be used as a benchmark for various investment products, including ETFs, index funds, and structured offerings. Its structure allows asset managers to track the broader infrastructure and logistics segments of the Indian economy.

Conclusion

The Nifty India Infrastructure & Logistics Index adds to the NSE’s range of thematic indices. It offers a structured view of the infrastructure and logistics sectors through a rule-based framework drawn from the broader Nifty 500.

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