Live Market Indices — Real-Time NSE BSE Values
Monitor all major Indian market indices in one place with real-time updates. From the headline Nifty 50 and Sensex to Bank Nifty, Nifty IT, and other broad market benchmarks, this page gives you a comprehensive view of how the market is performing right now. Index movements tell you the story of the day — whether buyers or sellers are in control, which segments are leading, and how the overall market sentiment is shaping up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are stock market indices?
A stock market index is a statistical measure that tracks the performance of a group of stocks representing a particular segment of the market. In India, the two headline indices are the Nifty 50 (top 50 companies on NSE) and the Sensex (top 30 companies on BSE). These indices are calculated using free-float market capitalization, meaning larger companies have a bigger influence on the index value. When people say "the market is up 1%," they're usually referring to these benchmark indices.
How often do live index values update?
During market hours (9:15 AM to 3:30 PM IST on trading days), index values update continuously — essentially tick by tick as underlying stock prices change. Our page reflects these updates in near real-time so you can monitor market movements as they happen. After market close, the values freeze at their closing levels until the next trading session. Pre-open session data is also reflected from 9:00 AM when the order matching begins.
What is the Nifty 50 and why is it important?
The Nifty 50 is India's most widely followed stock market index, comprising the 50 largest and most liquid companies listed on the National Stock Exchange. It covers roughly 65% of NSE's total market capitalization and spans 13 sectors, making it a reliable barometer of the broader Indian economy. Fund managers benchmark their performance against it, derivatives traders use it as the most active contract, and global investors watch it as the primary indicator of Indian market health.