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The NiFty Total Market Index: A Comprehensive Glimpse into India's Economic Landscape

October 25, 2023 / 17:23 IST
According to Helios Capital, the fact that MSCI methodology also removes a company from its indices if it reaches foreign ownership limit is amusing as once a company reaches that point, foreign investors start selling stake in the company… the result, as ownership comes down, the MSCI ends up adding a company back into the index.

India's economic dynamism isn't merely reflected in the Indices of the National Stock Exchange, like the Nifty 50 and the Sensex. While these indices have become synonymous with the country's most prominent corporations, they capture just the tip of the iceberg of India's vast economic tapestry, isn’t it?

Beyond the large cap companies of India lies the potential of mid and small cap companies,. These entities, often overlooked, buzz with innovation and potential, seeking to add significant depth to India's growth story. While segmented indices like the Nifty Small Cap 100 and Mid Cap 100 seek to offer snapshots of these sectors, a comprehensive overview may be provided by the Nifty Total Market Index.

Launched in October 2021, with a history backtested to April 2005, the Nifty Total Market Index embraces 750 stocks from diverse market segments. *While the large-cap stocks form 72.1% of its index weightage, a significant 28.1% is carved out for the mid, small, and microcap sectors. This blend not only showcases the robustness of the established players but also shines a light on the growth potential of smaller entities.

Notably, the Nifty Total Market Index represents a staggering *96% of the NSE's total market capitalization, against the 49% covered by the Nifty50. Such expansive coverage offers investors a panoramic insight into India's stock market.