📈Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Stocks
ℹ️Index Overview
The Nifty Smallcap 250 represents the balance of 250 companies (ranked 251-500) from the Nifty 500 index. It is designed to measure the performance of small market capitalisation companies in India.
The index is computed using the Free Float Market Capitalization method. The level of the index reflects the total free-float market value of all stocks in the index relative to a particular base market capitalization value.
This index is widely used for benchmarking fund portfolios, launching of index funds, ETFs, and other structured products.
📊Performance & Characteristics
Portfolio Characteristics
| Methodology | Free Float Market Capitalization |
|---|---|
| No. of Constituents | 251 |
| Launch Date | April 01, 2016 |
| Base Date | April 01, 2005 |
| Base Value | 1000 |
| Calculation Frequency | Real-Time |
| Index Rebalancing | Semi-Annually |
Index Returns (%)
| Return Type | QTD | YTD | 1 Year | 5 Years | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Return | 11.45 | -5.18 | 7.72 | 36.60 | 15.02 |
| Total Return | 11.49 | -5.05 | 8.36 | 37.65 | 16.37 |
Key Statistics & Fundamentals
Statistics (vs NIFTY 50)
| Std. Deviation* | 23.21 (1Y) |
|---|---|
| Beta | 1.11 (1Y) |
| Correlation | 0.74 (1Y) |
Fundamentals
| P/E Ratio | 32.19 |
|---|---|
| P/B Ratio | 3.96 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.68 |
Nifty smallcap 250 index chart
Historical Performance (Illustrative)
Sector Representation (%)
Top 10 Nifty Smallcap 250 Stocks by Weightage (%)
🏢Nifty Smallcap 250 Stocks List
The table below lists all 251 constituents of the Nifty Smallcap 250 index. Use the search box to filter by company name or symbol and use the pagination controls to navigate.
| Company Name | Symbol | Price | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E Ratio | Volume |
|---|
📰Trending News & Report Summary
Market Dynamics in 2025
The Nifty Smallcap 250 has shown significant volatility in 2025. Year-to-date returns stand at -9%, contrasting with a smaller 2% drop in the Nifty 50. Despite a short-lived rebound of +9.59% in May 2025, small-cap mutual funds have seen drops of up to 18% this year. The Total Return Index (TRI) for the Smallcap 250 fell by 14.79%, indicating broad-based pressure.
Outlook & Valuation
Recent data suggests an ongoing market rotation towards safer, large-cap investments. The Smallcap 250 to Nifty 50 ratio has fallen to a trendline, indicating capital outflow. However, with projected earnings growth of 9% for FY26E and a valuation of 21x FY26E EPS, there is potential for a rebound if earnings estimates revive.
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