Nifty 50 weight dynamics are front and center: Rs100 invested isn’t evenly spread. Two posts show heavyweights like HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) dominate the index. [1]
How the weights work – In the Nifty 50, each ₹100 is allocated based on the index weights, not equally. That means heavyweights like banks and select sectors grab larger slices. [1]
Real-world weights – As of November 2025, the actual weight of HDFC Bank is about 13.71%, even though an image shows 18.39%. ICICI Bank sits around 9.41% in weight vs 12.78% shown. [1]
Equal-weight funds as an alternative – There are equal-weight index funds available in the market. If you’re worried about overconcentration, consider them. [2]
Debate and questions – One commenter quipped that 12% from a bank, which struggles with its app, sits at parity with all of IT—sparking debate. [2] There’s also the question: Isn’t Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) bigger than HDFC Bank? So why does HDFC Bank end up with the highest weight? [2]
Closing thought – In 2025, weight dynamics could push mutual funds toward equal-weight strategies to diversify risk.
References
What happens to 100 in Nifty 50?
Explains ₹100 allocation across Nifty 50 by weights; notes unequal sector weights and mentions mutual funds and inflation impact today.
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Explains weight-based allocation in Nifty 50, notes heavyweights dominate, mentions equal-weight funds as alternative, compares RIL and HDFC weights today.
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