NIFTY SMALLCAP 250 (NIFTY SMALLCAP 250) live share price today at NSE

The Nifty Smallcap 250 refers to the small-cap segment of the equities market. The Nifty Smallcap Index tracks the performance of 250 small-cap companies listed on the National Stock Exchange. The Index of 250 Companies is ranked from 251 to 500, based on the full market capitalisation of the total stocks of 500 companies listed on the NSE. The National Stock Exchange handles the ownership and management of the Nifty Smallcap 250. The Index is diversified across different sectors, primarily comprising the 21 industries in which the Nifty Smallcap 250 is widely represented. 

The Financial Services and Capital Goods sector is considered the top sector of the Index. Other sectors in the Index also performed well in their respective segments, including Information Technology, Healthcare, Chemicals, Consumer Durables, and FMCG. They account for 33% of the entire Index.

On April 1, 2016, the Nifty Smallcap 250 Index was introduced, with a base date of April 1, 2005, and a base value of 1,000. The turnover of all the constituents included in the Nifty Smallcap 250 is ₹44 Crores per day. The constituents of the Nifty index are traded at a rate of 11% every year. 

The Nifty Smallcap 250 Index refers to the analysis of the small-cap segment listed on the National Stock Exchange. The Index is used to measure the performance of companies that have a small market capitalisation. The high volatility in the Nifty Smallcap Index is reflected in its price. It serves as a benchmark for small-cap mutual funds and ETFs, as well as for evaluating the performance of portfolios. It helps investors assess the reliability of their investments and contains data on the Nifty Smallcap 250 Index.  

The traded value of the Nifty Smallcap 250 Index for the last six months was approximately 18.82%. 

These are the top constituents by their weightage. The companies belong to different sectors and contribute a significant percentage to the weightage of the Nifty Smallcap 250 Index.    

Name of Company

Weight(%)

Multi-Commodity Exchange of India Ltd.

3.79

Laurus Labs Ltd.

3.37

Central Depository Services (India) Ltd.

2.55

Delhivery Ltd.

2.43

Radico Khaitan Ltd.

2.24

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd.

2.13

Karur Vysya Bank Ltd.

2.03

Computer Age Management Services Ltd

1.79

Kaynes Technology India Ltd.

1.67

Navin Fluorine International Ltd.

1.65

• The stock must be part of the Nifty Smallcap 250. By fulfilling all the inclusion criteria, the stock must be included in the Nifty Smallcap 250.
• If the stock is ranked below the Nifty Smallcap 250, then it will be excluded from the Nifty Smallcap 250 or may be replaced with another stock. 
• The stock must be listed on the National Stock Exchange and shall be a part of the Nifty 500.
•   The Index of 250 Companies is ranked from 251 to 500, based on the full market capitalisation of the total stocks of 500 companies listed on the NSE.
• The verification criteria for the newly listed security will take place after three months instead of six months. 
• The Nifty Smallcap 250 will be rebalanced semiannually. The cut-off dates must be January 31 and July 31 each year.

The method for the calculation of Nifty Smallcap 250 is based on the free-float market capitalisation. By calculating the Nifty Smallcap 250, the base Index value and the market Index value are generated. The market Capitalisation shall be multiplied by the Index value of the market and then divided by the base value of the Index. By going through the entire process, the value of the Nifty Smallcap 250 will be calculated.

The Free-float market capitalisation refers to the freely traded shares on the platform of the National Stock Exchange. There will be an exclusion of shares held by the government, promoters, investors, and analysts. The Calculation of the Nifty Smallcap 250 will help investors to analyse the Top 50 companies on the NSE. 

Nifty Smallcap 250 Formula = Free-Float Market Capitalisation/ ( Base Market Capitalisation* Base Index Value)

• The yearly Price Return of the Nifty Smallcap 250 Index is –8.62% and over 5 years is 16.06%.
• The total Standard Deviation, Beta, and correlation of the Nifty Smallcap Index are 21.67%, 0.80%, and 0.77%, respectively.
• The P/B ratio in the fundamentals is 3.61%, the P/E ratio is 31.51%, and the Dividend Yield is 0.72%.
• The top sector weightage of the Nifty Smallcap 250 is Financial Services, Capital Goods and Healthcare.
• The weightage of the top three sectors is 21.72%, 13.42%, and 13.26%, respectively.  

• The Nifty Smallcap 250 index provides investors with an opportunity for diversification. The Index included different sectors, allowing investors to explore a wide range of industries. 
• Small-cap companies offer high growth potential to investors. If an investor is willing to invest for long-term growth and stability, then small-cap companies are best suited for them.
• The companies in the Nifty Smallcap 250 are typically mid-cap or large-cap, allowing investors the benefit of early growth.

• Companies involved in the small segment may have weaker governance practices, which increases the risk of mismanagement or fraud.
• Economic risks, such as fluctuations in interest rates, policy changes, or other economic shifts, also influence the Nifty Smallcap 250.
• Due to the lower trading volume in small-cap companies, there is a liquidity risk that can influence investors' decisions.
• Nifty Smallcap 250 also faces business risks because most of the companies grow rapidly in their early stages, which impacts their performance. 

The Nifty Smallcap 250 refers to the small-cap segment of the equities market. The Nifty Smallcap Index tracks the performance of 250 small-cap companies listed on the National Stock Exchange. The Index of 250 Companies is ranked from 251 to 500, based on the full market capitalisation of the total stocks of 500 companies listed on the NSE. The method for the calculation of Nifty Smallcap 250 is based on the free-float market capitalisation. 

By calculating the Nifty Smallcap 250, the base Index value and the market Index value are generated. The market Capitalisation shall be multiplied by the Index value of the market and then divided by the base value of the Index. The traded value of the Nifty Smallcap 250 Index for the last six months was approximately 18.82%. It provides investors with high growth, a wide range of diversification, and the benefit of early development.