Nifty 50 vs Sensex: Complete Comparison
2026-08-03 · Stocks · 8 min read
Index Composition
Sensex: 30 stocks listed on BSE since 1986. Nifty 50: 50 stocks on NSE since 1996. Both are free-float market cap weighted.
Sector Allocation
Sensex: Financials 35%, IT 14%, Oil & Gas 12%. Nifty: Financials 32%, IT 13%, Consumer Goods 8%. Nifty more diversified.
Returns (10yr CAGR)
Nifty 50: 13.2% CAGR. Sensex: 13.5% CAGR. Negligible difference for long-term investors.
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