Multiple choice

How many companies are there in nifty?

  1. 30

  2. 50

  3. 40

  4. 55

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Nifty 50 index consists of 50 major companies representing 12 sectors of the Indian economy. It was originally launched with 50 stocks in 1996 and has maintained this number, unlike the Sensex which has 30 companies. The index is maintained by NSE Indices Limited.