Nifty 500

Factor investing strategies delivered sharply different returns over the past year. High Beta emerged as the strongest performer, while Value also outpaced the broader market. Here’s how all five strategies compared with the Nifty 500.

India may have lagged several global markets recently, but its long-term performance tells a different story. The latest study shows how market rankings change sharply across time periods, raising questions about whether chasing recent global winners makes sense for long-term investors.

Despite a challenging year for Indian equities, marked by a 2% dip in the Nifty 50, the broader Nifty 500 index has revealed surprising winners. Discover the 15 stellar stocks that have doubled investor money, amidst geopolitical and economic tides.

The composition of the Nifty 500 index has shifted over the years. The composition and performance of the index over the past 26 years reflect a structural transformation of India Inc.

The Nasdaq 100 emerged as the biggest long-term wealth creator over the last 20 years, with 21.3% returns. Among Indian equity benchmarks, the Nifty Midcap 150 TRI delivered the highest annualised return over the same period at 16.3%.

The US-Iran conflict has led to a 4-5% decline in Indian equity markets. Investor sentiment is dampened by geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices. While negotiations offer hope, concerns over delayed talks and volatility linger, impacting stock performance across sectors.

From the Nifty 500 pack, some 75 stocks have seen a decline of 10% or more, pushing them into bear grip in a span of just one week, shows data from Capitaline as of close on March 9.

Force Motors was a standout performer, with the stock surging from ₹6,944 to ₹23,380 per share, reflecting a massive 236% return. MCX has gained 150%, while Kirloskar Oil Engines, GMDC, Hitachi Energy India, and Data Patterns have also risen between 122% and 144%.