The Nifty 50 index was officially launched in 1996, but its noteworthy journey truly began around 1999. In December 1999, the Nifty stood at approximately 1,500. By 2024, it had surged nearly 17.5 times to cross the 26,000 mark. In other words, an investment in the Nifty 50 made in 1999 would have grown about 17.5 times by 2024.
Let’s explore the Nifty 50’s journey over the past 25 years through this infographic and trace the key market highs and lows during this period.
Wrapping Up
Over the last 25 years, the Nifty 50 has presented investors with both substantial opportunities and notable risks. With nearly 14-fold growth, consistent long-term returns, and identifiable trends in valuation metrics like the P/E ratio, the index offers meaningful insights into market behaviour. While short-term volatility is inevitable, history shows that long-term investments in the Nifty 50 have delivered steady and rewarding results.
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