NIFTY 50 holdings, ETFs, Mutual Funds, all details
Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of NIFTY 50—its underlying holdings, ETFs tracking it, and mutual/index funds that replicate it:
1. NIFTY 50 Holdings (Constituents)
As of March 28, 2025, the NIFTY 50 index is comprised of 50 top Indian companies across diverse sectors—representing about 55.5% of free-float market capitalization on NSE (Nifty Indices, Wikipedia).
Here’s the full list of constituents:
- Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports & SEZ, Apollo Hospitals, Asian Paints, Axis Bank, Bajaj Auto, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Bharat Electronics, Bharti Airtel, Cipla, Coal India, Dr. Reddy’s Labs, Eicher Motors, Eternal, Grasim Industries, HCLTech, HDFC Bank, HDFC Life, Hero MotoCorp, Hindalco Industries, Hindustan Unilever, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Infosys, ITC, Jio Financial Services, JSW Steel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Nestlé India, NTPC, ONGC, Power Grid, Reliance Industries, SBI Life, Shriram Finance, State Bank of India, Sun Pharma, Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Consumer Products, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, Titan Company, Trent, UltraTech Cement, Wipro (Wikipedia).
2. ETFs Tracking NIFTY 50
There are numerous Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) that mimic the NIFTY 50 index. These ETFs hold the same constituents in similar weightings and offer intraday liquidity as they’re traded like stocks (Dhan, Wikipedia, Groww).
Some popular NIFTY 50 ETFs in India include:
- SBI Nifty 50 ETF
- UTI Nifty 50 ETF
- Nippon India ETF Nifty 50 BeES
- ICICI Prudential Nifty 50 ETF
- Mirae Asset Nifty 50 ETF
- HDFC Nifty 50 ETF
- Kotak Nifty 50 ETF
- Aditya Birla Nifty 50 ETF
- Axis Nifty 50 ETF
- LIC Nifty 50 ETF
- Tata Nifty 50 ETF
- DSP Nifty 50 Equal Weight ETF
- Bajaj Finserv Nifty 50 ETF
- Invesco India Nifty 50 ETF
- Quantum Nifty 50 ETF, among others (Dhan).
These ETFs typically have low expense ratios, high liquidity, and low tracking error (Dhan, INDmoney). Example:
- DSP Nifty 50 Equal Weight ETF offers a unique equal-weight exposure to the index components rather than market-cap weighting (Tickertape).
A sample ETF holding breakdown (for SBI Nifty 50 ETF) includes:
- HDFC Bank ~13.67%
- ICICI Bank ~9.38%
- Reliance Industries ~8.37%
- Infosys ~4.83% (Morningstar).
3. Mutual / Index Funds Tracking NIFTY 50
These are passively managed mutual funds that replicate the NIFTY 50 index by holding the same stocks in the same proportions, often with very low expense ratios.
Some notable NIFTY 50 index funds:
- UTI Nifty 50 Index Fund (3Y CAGR ~13.14%, expense ratio ~0.19%) (Upstox – Online Stock and Share Trading).
- ICICI Prudential Nifty 50 Index Fund (3Y CAGR ~13.10%, expense ratio ~0.19%) (Upstox – Online Stock and Share Trading).
- HDFC Nifty 50 Index Fund (3Y CAGR ~13.11%, expense ratio ~0.20%) (Upstox – Online Stock and Share Trading).
- SBI Nifty Index Fund (3Y CAGR ~13.13%, expense ratio ~0.19%) (Upstox – Online Stock and Share Trading).
- Other options from Bandhan (~17.64% 5Y return, expense ratio ~0.10%), Motilal Oswal, Nippon India, etc. (INDmoney).
These funds offer:
- Diversified exposure to India’s top 50 companies
- Low cost, passive management
- Transparency and ease for long-term investors (HDFC Mutual Fund, Nippon India Mutual Fund).
Upcoming Fund
- JioBlackRock Nifty 50 Index Fund has received SEBI approval and is expected to launch soon—expanding choices in passive NIFTY exposure (The Economic Times).
Summary Table
| Category | Examples / Notes |
|---|---|
| NIFTY 50 Constituents | 50 top Indian companies, covering major sectors (as of Mar 28, 2025) |
| ETFs (Indian) | SBI, UTI, Nippon BeES, ICICI Pru, Mirae, HDFC, Kotak, Aditya Birla, Axis, LIC, Tata, DSP Equal Weight, etc. |
| ETFs (US) | e.g., iShares India 50 ETF (INDY) – holds HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Reliance, Infosys (BlackRock) |
| Mutual / Index Funds (India) | UTI, ICICI Pru, HDFC, SBI, Bandhan, Motilal Oswal, Nippon India, Tata, etc. |
| New Fund Planned | JioBlackRock Nifty 50 Index Fund (approved by SEBI) (The Economic Times) |
4. What to Consider When Choosing Between ETFs vs Index Funds
- Liquidity & Flexibility: ETFs trade on the exchange like stocks—ideal for intraday trading. Index funds transact once per day at NAV.
- Cost Efficiency: Both are low-cost, but compare expense ratios. ETFs may incur brokerage charges.
- Investment Mode: Index funds are SIP–friendly; ETFs suit lump-sum or tactical trading.
- Tracking Accuracy: Some funds may have minor tracking errors or different weighting schemes (e.g., equal-weight).
- Upcoming Alternatives: Keep an eye on new entrants like JioBlackRock’s forthcoming fund for more options or incentives.
If you’d like to explore specific ETF expense ratios, historical performance, compare two or more funds, or figure out which option suits your investment strategy and timeframe—I’m happy to help!