Summary:
- NIFTY 50 closed at 8,879.60 as on February 28, 2017, an increase of 318.30 points (3.72%) as against 8561.30 as on January 31, 2017.
- The free float market capitalization of NIFTY 50 index was USD 490.24 Bn. as on February 28, 2017 as against USD 464.83Bn. as on January 31, 2017. The free float market capitalization of NIFTY Next 50 index was USD 100.69 Bn. as on February 28, 2017 as against USD 94.11Bn. as on January 31, 2017.
- Most indices across all categories gained during the one month period ending February 28, 2017. NIFTY Realty Index gained the most (9.83%) amongst all the indices during the month whereas the NIFTY Auto index (-1.86%) was the only loser during the month.
- During the 3 month period ending February 28, 2017, the biggest gainer overall was NIFTY Realty Index (17.49%) and biggest gainers in various categories are NIFTY Full Smallcap 100 (14.85%) in broad market index category, NIFTY Energy (14.30%) in thematic index category, NIFTY Alpha 50 (15.75%) in strategy index category and NIFTY Realty (17.49%) in sectoral index category.
- The biggest overall gainer during the 1 year period ending February 28, 2017 is NIFTY Metal (91.43%) and biggest gainers in their respective index categories are NIFTY Smallcap 50 (55.03%) in broad market index category, NIFTY Commodities (58.54%) in thematic index category, NIFTY High Beta 50 (57.38%) in strategy index category and NIFTY Metal (91.43%) in sectoral index category. NIFTY Pharma index (-5.22%) was the only loser during the 1 year period.
- As part of semi-annual review of indices, IISL on February 16, 2017 announced replacements in various indices including NIFTY 50 index. Effective March 31, 2017, Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited will be included in NIFTY 50 index replacing Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and Idea Cellular Limited.
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