Nifty 100 Stocks List 2026 — Complete Index, Top Companies & Sector Weightage

Wed Apr 01 2026

If you want to track India’s large-cap universe in one go, the Nifty 100 stocks list is your starting point. As of March 2026, the Nifty 100 index trades at 23,098 and covers approximately 67% of NSE’s total free-float market capitalisation — making it the most comprehensive large-cap benchmark available to Indian investors.

The Nifty 100 is essentially a combination of the Nifty 50 and the Nifty Next 50. It tracks the top 100 companies by free-float market cap across all major sectors of the Indian economy. Whether you are building a portfolio, evaluating index funds, or comparing your holdings against a benchmark, understanding the Nifty 100 composition is essential.

This article covers the complete Nifty 100 stocks list, top holdings by weightage, sector breakdown, historical performance, and how to invest in the index.

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What is the Nifty 100 Index?

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The Nifty 100 is a diversified large-cap index owned and managed by NSE Indices Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India. It is calculated using the free-float market capitalisation method, and its base date is January 1, 2003, with a base index value of 1,000.

The index is reviewed semi-annually — on the last trading day of March and September — to reflect changes in market capitalisation. A stock must be listed on NSE, form part of the Nifty 500 universe, and have a minimum six-month trading frequency of 90% to be eligible for inclusion.

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Nifty 100 Stocks List — Top Holdings by Weightage (March 2026)

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Rank	Company	Ticker	Sector	Weight (%)
1	Reliance Industries	RELIANCE	Energy / Conglomerate	7.76%
2	HDFC Bank	HDFCBANK	Private Banking	4.66%
3	Bharti Airtel	BHARTIARTL	Telecom	4.46%
4	State Bank of India	SBIN	PSU Banking	3.88%
5	ICICI Bank	ICICIBANK	Private Banking	3.57%
6	Tata Consultancy Services	TCS	IT Services	3.51%
7	Infosys	INFY	IT Services	2.08%
8	Bajaj Finance	BAJFINANCE	NBFC	2.06%
9	Hindustan Unilever	HINDUNILVR	FMCG	1.97%
10	LIC of India	LICI	Insurance	1.90%
11	Larsen & Toubro	LT	Infrastructure	1.87%
12	Sun Pharma	SUNPHARMA	Pharma	1.72%
13	Maruti Suzuki	MARUTI	Automobile	1.58%
14	HCL Technologies	HCLTECH	IT Services	1.50%
15	Mahindra & Mahindra	M&M	Automobile	1.50%

Source: NSE Indices Limited. Weightage as of March 23, 2026. Data from smart-investing.in. Verify on nseindia.com before investing.

Nifty 100 top stocks — Reliance (7.76%), HDFC Bank (4.66%), Airtel (4.46%), SBI (3.88%)

Nifty 100 Sector Breakdown

The Nifty 100 is well diversified across 13+ sectors. Financial services (banking + NBFCs + insurance) holds the largest share at approximately 35–38%, reflecting the dominance of HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, and Bajaj Finance. Information Technology is the second largest sector at approximately 13–14%, led by TCS and Infosys. Energy and Oil & Gas (primarily Reliance Industries and ONGC) account for roughly 12%.

Financial Services: 36% (HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Bank, LIC)
Information Technology: 14% (TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech, Wipro, Tech Mahindra)
Energy / Oil & Gas: 12% (Reliance Industries, ONGC, BPCL, NTPC, Adani Green)
Consumer Goods / FMCG: 8% (HUL, ITC, Nestle, Marico, Dabur)
Automobile: 6% (Maruti, M&M, Bajaj Auto, Tata Motors, Eicher Motors)
Pharma & Healthcare: 5% (Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy’s, Cipla, Divi’s)
Infrastructure & Capital Goods: 5% (L&T, Siemens, ABB, Adani Ports)
Metals & Mining: 4% (Tata Steel, JSW Steel, Hindalco, Vedanta)

Nifty 100 vs Nifty 50 — Key Differences

Parameter	Nifty 50	Nifty 100
Stocks	50 companies	100 companies
Coverage	54% NSE float	67% NSE float
Composition	Top 50 by market cap	Top 50 + Next 50
Risk Profile	Lower volatility	Slightly higher (mid-large)
ETF Options	Highest AUM	Growing AUM
Rebalancing	Semi-annual	Semi-annual

The Nifty 100 gives you 50 more mid-large companies than the Nifty 50, offering wider diversification without venturing into mid-cap volatility.

How to Invest in the Nifty 100 Index?

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You cannot directly buy the Nifty 100 index — but you can invest in it through three primary routes:

Nifty 100 Index Funds — Multiple AMCs offer Nifty 100 index funds including SBI, ICICI Prudential, Nippon India, and Bandhan. These funds replicate the index composition passively. TER is typically 0.10–0.20% per annum.
Nifty 100 ETFs — Exchange-traded funds tracking the Nifty 100 are listed on NSE and can be bought like a stock via your demat account. Buy through Univest, Zerodha, or any SEBI-registered broker.
Direct Stock Portfolio — For HNIs, you can replicate the top 20–30 Nifty 100 stocks manually using the weightage table above. Capital-intensive but gives maximum control.
Nifty 100-linked PMS — Portfolio Management Services track this index for clients with Rs.50 lakh+ AUM.

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Benefits of Tracking the Nifty 100

Diversification: 100 stocks across 13+ sectors gives you India’s full large-cap exposure in one benchmark
Liquidity: All Nifty 100 stocks are highly liquid with F&O coverage on most names
Transparency: NSE rebalances semi-annually and publishes composition data on nseindia.com
Low Cost: Nifty 100 index funds have among the lowest expense ratios in Indian mutual funds (0.10–0.20%)
Performance Benchmark: Use the Nifty 100 return as a benchmark to assess your portfolio manager’s alpha generation

FAQs — Nifty 100 Stocks List

What is the Nifty 100 index level today?

As of March 23, 2026, the Nifty 100 index level is 23,098. The index is calculated on a real-time basis during market hours (9:15 AM to 3:30 PM IST) and is published live on nseindia.com. It can be tracked via all major stock market apps including Univest.

Which stock has the highest weight in the Nifty 100?

Reliance Industries has the highest weight in the Nifty 100 at 7.76% as of March 2026, followed by HDFC Bank (4.66%), Bharti Airtel (4.46%), State Bank of India (3.88%), and ICICI Bank (3.57%). These top 5 stocks account for approximately 24% of the entire index.

Is the Nifty 100 better than the Nifty 50 for investing?

The Nifty 100 offers broader exposure by including the Nifty Next 50 in addition to the Nifty 50. This gives you access to high-growth large-cap companies that haven’t yet reached the top 50 by market cap — historically, Nifty Next 50 has outperformed Nifty 50 over long periods. For long-term investors with a 5–10 year horizon, the Nifty 100 may offer a better risk-reward balance than the Nifty 50 alone.

How many sectors are in the Nifty 100?

The Nifty 100 covers 13+ major sectors of the Indian economy including Financial Services, IT, Energy, Consumer Goods (FMCG), Automobile, Pharma, Infrastructure, Metals, Telecom, Cement, Power, Media, and Real Estate.

How often is the Nifty 100 rebalanced?

The Nifty 100 index is rebalanced semi-annually by NSE Indices Limited. The cut-off dates for review are the last trading day of January and July each year (effective March and September). Companies that fall below eligibility thresholds are replaced by higher-ranked entrants from the Nifty 500 universe.

Where can I find the complete Nifty 100 stocks list?

The complete Nifty 100 stocks list is available on NSEIndia.com under the Equity Indices section. You can also use the Univest Screener to filter, sort, and analyse all Nifty 100 stocks by P/E, P/B, ROE, sector, and 52-week price performance.

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Disclaimer: Investments in securities are subject to market risk. Please read all related documents carefully before investing. This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or stock recommendations. Past performance is not indicative of future returns. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making investment decisions.