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Nifty delivers over 2,000 % return since its inception in 1996

The Business Guardian

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August 15, 2024

As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, the country’s stock markets stand as a testament to remarkable growth and resilience.

Nifty delivers over 2,000 % return since its inception in 1996

The major benchmark index of the country Nifty 50 has given a return of more than 2000 per cent since its beginning in 1996.

The journey of the Indian stock market, particularly the Nifty 50 index, underscores the significant evolution of the financial sector over the decades.

The Nifty 50 index began its journey on April 22, 1996, with a starting value of 1136.28 point and has recently crossed 25,000 points a growth of nearly 22 times.

In less than four years from April 1996, as the country transitioned into the 21st century, the index had climbed to 1592.90 points, showcasing early signs of its potential.

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