Nifty Rejig: BSE to enter Nifty 50, Wipro moves to Nifty Next 50; Hitachi Energy, Polycab join Nifty 100
livemint.com 1 hr ago·11 Aug 2026, 6:30 am
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The Nifty 50 index is set to undergo a major change, with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) set to replace Wipro in the top tier. BSE will join the Nifty 50, while Wipro will shift to the Nifty Next 50. Additionally, Hitachi Energy and Polycab India have been added to the Nifty 100, replacing other companies. This rejig happens twice a year to ensure the index reflects the current market size and liquidity of the largest companies.
For investors, this rebalancing is a routine event that impacts index funds and ETFs. These funds must buy and sell shares to match the new composition, which can temporarily affect stock prices. While the change itself doesn't alter a company's fundamentals, it signals a shift in market sentiment and can influence trading volumes for the affected stocks.
Investors should monitor the volume of trading in the affected stocks over the coming days. A surge in volume often accompanies these changes as funds adjust their portfolios. However, this technical adjustment does not necessarily indicate a change in the underlying business performance of the companies involved.
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