{"id":18054,"date":"2026-06-29T06:36:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T06:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/?p=18054"},"modified":"2026-06-29T06:36:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T06:36:04","slug":"sensex-vs-nifty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/sensex-vs-nifty\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensex vs Nifty:\u00a0What&#8217;s\u00a0the Difference and Which Should You Track?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-what-is-sensex-3\">What is Sensex?<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-what-is-nifty-11\">What is Nifty?<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-how-do-sensex-and-nifty-work-19\">How Do Sensex and Nifty Work?<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-sensex-vs-nifty-key-differences-22\">Sensex vs Nifty: Key Differences<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-why-are-sensex-and-nifty-important-24\">Why Are Sensex and Nifty Important?<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-comparative-advantages-of-following-sensex-and-nifty-27\">Comparative Advantages of following Sensex and Nifty<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-which-index-should-you-track-29\">Which Index Should You Track?<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-sensex-vs-nifty-real-life-example-48\">Sensex vs Nifty: Real-Life Example<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-conclusion-53\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-frequently-asked-questions-faqs-56\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every day, investors hear about&nbsp;<strong>Sensex&nbsp;and Nifty&nbsp;<\/strong>on news channels, <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/category\/trading\/\" title=\"\">trading<\/a> platforms, and financial websites. Whenever the market rises or falls, these two indices are often the first indicators mentioned.&nbsp;But what exactly are Sensex and Nifty? How do they differ from each other? And which one should investors track for making informed investment decisions?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this&nbsp;blog,&nbsp;we&#8217;ll&nbsp;understand<strong>&nbsp;Sensex vs Nifty<\/strong>, their differences, calculation methods, advantages, and how they help investors gauge the performance of the Indian stock market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"aioseo-what-is-sensex-3\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-54840d6c19eeaf78b1a9a3488c3e1b2d\" style=\"color:#023368\">What is Sensex?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sensex, short for Sensitive Index, is the benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). It tracks the performance of 30 of the largest and most actively traded companies listed on the BSE.&nbsp;Launched in 1986, Sensex is India&#8217;s oldest stock market index and is widely used to measure the overall health of the Indian equity market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"aioseo-key-features-of-sensex-5\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b54483f83a8476979751e17d3f3613e2\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\"><strong>Key Features of Sensex<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd39 Represents&nbsp;30 blue-chip companies&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd39 Managed by the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd39 Covers multiple sectors of the economy&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd39 Uses free-float market capitalization&nbsp;methodology&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd39 Considered a benchmark for long-term market performance&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"aioseo-what-is-nifty-11\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-70d9a3d5bb8b83dceda0bb2eed0478fc\" style=\"color:#023368\"><strong>What is Nifty?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nifty, officially known as the Nifty 50, is the benchmark index of the National Stock Exchange (NSE). It tracks the performance of 50 large-cap companies across various sectors.&nbsp;The Nifty 50 is one of India&#8217;s most widely followed indices and serves as the primary benchmark for mutual funds, ETFs, and derivatives trading.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"aioseo-key-features-of-nifty-13\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15b04a7cb632d132c689fabb1a165377\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\"><strong>Key Features of Nifty<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd39 Represents&nbsp;50 leading companies&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd39 Managed by NSE Indices Limited&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;\ud83d\udd39 Provides broader market coverage&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd39 Uses free-float market capitalization&nbsp;methodology&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd39 Widely used for F&amp;O trading and index investing&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/open.navia.co.in\/index-navia.php?utm_source=Organic&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=blog&#038;utm_content=Sensex+vs+Nifty\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:flex; width:100%;\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1l8l3rp33cdzs.cloudfront.net\/images\/naviacee\/Open-free-demat-account%20%28blog%29%20%281%29.gif\" width=\"80%\" \nheight=\"auto\"  style=\"border-radius:10px; margin:5px auto;\"\/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"aioseo-how-do-sensex-and-nifty-work-19\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b83c79b3ef27d3af24478acbda0ed0f5\" style=\"color:#023368\"><strong>How Do Sensex and Nifty Work?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both Sensex and Nifty are calculated using the free-float market capitalization method.&nbsp;This&nbsp;methodology&nbsp;considers only the shares available for public trading and excludes promoter holdings, government holdings, and other restricted shares.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Companies with higher free-float market capitalization receive greater weightage in the index. As a result, movements in heavyweight stocks such as Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank can significantly&nbsp;impact&nbsp;both indices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"aioseo-sensex-vs-nifty-key-differences-22\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-06801297e57bb3e534d4eb2c8cbf645f\" style=\"color:#023368\"><strong>Sensex vs Nifty: Key Differences<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Sensex<\/th><th>Nifty 50<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Full Form&nbsp;<\/td><td>Sensitive Index&nbsp;<\/td><td>National Fifty&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exchange&nbsp;<\/td><td>BSE&nbsp;<\/td><td>NSE&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of Stocks&nbsp;<\/td><td>30&nbsp;<\/td><td>50&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Base Year&nbsp;<\/td><td>1978\u201379&nbsp;<\/td><td>1995&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Base Value&nbsp;<\/td><td>100&nbsp;<\/td><td>1,000&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coverage&nbsp;<\/td><td>Top 30 Companies&nbsp;<\/td><td>Top 50 Companies&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Popular Usage&nbsp;<\/td><td>Historical Market Benchmark&nbsp;<\/td><td>Trading &amp; Fund Benchmarking&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"aioseo-why-are-sensex-and-nifty-important-24\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8206e22186207496619213c536f9ca6f\" style=\"color:#023368\"><strong>Why Are Sensex and Nifty Important?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sensex and Nifty act as indicators of overall market sentiment and economic performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Key Function<\/th><th>How It Benefits Investors &amp; the Market<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Market Performance Indicator&nbsp;<\/td><td>Acts as a market barometer, helping investors quickly understand whether the overall stock market is moving upward or downward.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Benchmark for Investments&nbsp;<\/td><td>Serves as a standard yardstick that mutual funds, portfolio managers, and individual investors use to compare and evaluate their own investment performance.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Supports Index Investing&nbsp;<\/td><td>Provides the foundation for passive investing; many index funds and ETFs are built specifically to mirror the exact performance of the Sensex or Nifty.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Economic Health Indicator&nbsp;<\/td><td>Reflects the broader state of the Indian economy, as both indices&nbsp;comprise&nbsp;leading, heavyweight companies across major industrial sectors.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"aioseo-comparative-advantages-of-following-sensex-and-nifty-27\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-322a8dd83727d95ba6edb740c6274707\" style=\"color:#023368\"><strong>Comparative Advantages of following Sensex and Nifty<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Advantages of Tracking Sensex<\/th><th><strong>Advantages of Tracking Nifty<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Long Historical Record<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Sensex offers one of the longest market performance records in India, providing decades of deep historical data.&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Broader Market Representation<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Nifty covers 50 companies instead of 30, offering wider sector diversification and capturing a larger slice of the market.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Simplicity<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>With a concentrated pool of only 30 companies, the index is much more straightforward for retail investors to&nbsp;monitor&nbsp;and understand.&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Preferred Industry Benchmark<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>It serves as the institutional go-to yardstick; most Indian equity mutual funds and index ETFs benchmark their performance against the Nifty.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mega Blue-Chip Focus<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>It&nbsp;hones in&nbsp;tightly on a select group of India&#8217;s most established, massive, and financially resilient mega-cap companies.&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Strong Derivatives Ecosystem<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Nifty is the preferred choice for active traders and institutions, as it is the most extensively used index for high-volume futures and options (F&amp;O) trading.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"aioseo-which-index-should-you-track-29\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-55deed472c17c153602276714ed94325\" style=\"color:#023368\"><strong>Which Index Should You Track?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The choice depends on your investing style.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"aioseo-track-nifty-if-you-31\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d3a18d4b6a00e7cc0b6b6bd227e215e8\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\"><strong>Track Nifty If You:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd35 Trade in Futures and Options&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd35 Invest in index funds or ETFs&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd35 Want broader market exposure&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd35 Follow daily market movements&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"aioseo-track-sensex-if-you-40\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d19fadf2b2bfb0069fd80b53efcdcbb7\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\"><strong>Track Sensex If You:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd35 Prefer historical market analysis&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd35 Focus on BSE-listed companies&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd35 Want a simpler benchmark index&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most retail investors, Nifty is&nbsp;generally more&nbsp;relevant because it is the preferred benchmark for mutual funds, ETFs, and derivatives trading.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"aioseo-sensex-vs-nifty-real-life-example-48\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3c2250d739b62af47c2752c1823d22d8\" style=\"color:#023368\">Sensex vs Nifty: Real-Life Example<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suppose India reports stronger-than-expected GDP growth. Investors become optimistic and start buying banking, IT, and FMCG stocks. As a result:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u25b6 Sensex may rise by 500 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u25b6 Nifty may rise by 150 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the point of gains appears different, the percentage increase is usually very similar. This is why investors compare percentage movements rather than absolute points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"aioseo-conclusion-53\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-572854309df2d9f958387cf359e97af5\" style=\"color:#023368\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sensex and Nifty are two of the most important indicators of the Indian stock market. While Sensex tracks 30 leading companies listed on the BSE, Nifty tracks 50 major companies listed on the NSE.&nbsp;Both indices&nbsp;generally move&nbsp;in the same direction and&nbsp;provide&nbsp;valuable insights into market sentiment and economic performance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most investors today, Nifty serves as the preferred benchmark because of its broader coverage and extensive use in mutual funds, ETFs, and derivatives trading.&nbsp;Understanding both indices can help investors make better investment decisions and stay informed about market trends.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do You Find This Interesting?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019d Love to Hear from you-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/bpQ8ZlDc\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Yes-No-Button-1.png\" alt=\"feedback yes or no button\" class=\"wp-image-8901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Yes-No-Button-1.png 300w, https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Yes-No-Button-1-150x32.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"aioseo-frequently-asked-questions-faqs-56\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9fed9dcb0bfdae5f16b0924bb2f4d2f6\" style=\"color:#023368\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-7b8ec300-8656-4816-b44b-676e6e33dacb\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-7b8ec300-8656-4816-b44b-676e6e33dacb\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-7b8ec300-8656-4816-b44b-676e6e33dacb\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Is Nifty better than Sensex?<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-7b8ec300-8656-4816-b44b-676e6e33dacb\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neither is better. Nifty offers broader market coverage, while Sensex provides a longer historical perspective.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-7b8ec300-8656-4816-b44b-676e6e33dacb\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-7b8ec300-8656-4816-b44b-676e6e33dacb\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Why is Sensex higher than Nifty?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-7b8ec300-8656-4816-b44b-676e6e33dacb\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They have different base years and base values. Therefore, their numerical levels cannot be directly compared.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-7b8ec300-8656-4816-b44b-676e6e33dacb\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-7b8ec300-8656-4816-b44b-676e6e33dacb\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Can Sensex and Nifty move in opposite directions?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-7b8ec300-8656-4816-b44b-676e6e33dacb\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is possible but rare because many large companies are included in both indices.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-7b8ec300-8656-4816-b44b-676e6e33dacb\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-7b8ec300-8656-4816-b44b-676e6e33dacb\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Which index do mutual funds\u00a0generally track?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-7b8ec300-8656-4816-b44b-676e6e33dacb\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most mutual funds, index funds, and ETFs use the Nifty 50 as their benchmark.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-7b8ec300-8656-4816-b44b-676e6e33dacb\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-7b8ec300-8656-4816-b44b-676e6e33dacb\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Which index is better for beginners?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-7b8ec300-8656-4816-b44b-676e6e33dacb\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nifty is\u00a0generally preferred\u00a0because it provides broader market representation and is widely used across investment products.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DISCLAIMER:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Investment in securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing. The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Full disclaimer:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/naviadisclaimer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/naviadisclaimer<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every day, investors hear about&nbsp;Sensex&nbsp;and Nifty&nbsp;on news channels, trading platforms, and financial websites. Whenever the market rises or falls, these two indices are often the first indicators mentioned.&nbsp;But what exactly are Sensex and Nifty? How do they differ from each other? 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