Nifty 50 Turns 30: NSE CEO highlights 43.6% of total market capitalisation as of Feb 2026 reflects India’s economic rise

India’s benchmark stock index Nifty 50 has completed 30 years, marking a major milestone for the country’s financial markets. The National Stock Exchange celebrated the anniversary in Mumbai, where NSE CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan said the evolution of Nifty reflects India’s economic transformation and growing investor confidence. He highlighted how the index crossed 20,000 in 2023 and 25,000 in 2024, showcasing the rapid growth of India’s corporate sector and capital markets.