Summary:
- Nifty 50 closed at 8160.10 as on May 31, 2016, an increase of 310.30 points (3.95%) as against 7849.80 as on April 29, 2016.
- The free float market capitalization of Nifty 50 index was USD 444.30 Bn. as on May 31, 2016 as against USD 430.84 Bn. as onApril 29, 2016. The free float market capitalization of Nifty Next 50 index was USD 79.00 Bn. as on May 31, 2016 as againstUSD 77.85 Bn. as on April 29, 2016.
- Most indices across all categories gained during the one month period ending May 31, 2016. Nifty Financial Services index gainedthe most (6.97%) amongst all the indices during the month whereas the Nifty Pharma index (-2.64%) was the biggest loser duringthe month.
- During the 3 month period ending May 31, 2016, the biggest gainers in their respective index categories are Nifty Smallcap 50(24.11%) in broad market index category, Nifty Tata Group 25% Cap (31.59%) in thematic index category, Nifty High Beta(22.57%) in strategy index category and Nifty Realty (40.56%) in sectoral index category.
- The biggest gainers during the 1 year period ending May 31, 2016 in their respective index categories are Nifty Midcap 150(1.87%) in broad market index category, Nifty Mahindra Group (4.45%) in thematic index category, Nifty Low Volatility 50(4.28%) in strategy index category and Nifty Media (20.19%) in sectoral index category.
- Mirae Asset Global Investments launched NIFTY 50 based Leveraged ETF in Korea and it is listed and traded on Korea Exchange(KRX) from May 13, 2016. In India, Edelweiss Mutual Fund launched Nifty Quality 30 index linked ETF which is listed andtraded on NSE from May 30, 2016.
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