Rebalancing in NSE indices, several changes to take effect from July 17 after the merger of J.B. Chemicals

Rebalancing in NSE indices, several changes to take effect from July 17 after the merger of J.B. Chemicals
Changes in NSE indices

The index maintenance sub-committee of NSE Indices Limited has decided to make several changes in Nifty indices following the merger of J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. into Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. These changes will be effective from July 17, 2026, while for calculation purposes, they will be implemented after the close of trading on July 16, 2026.

Highlights

  • NSE has added new companies to Nifty Smallcap250 Quality 50, Nifty500 Flexicap Quality 30, Nifty MidSmallcap400 Momentum Quality 100, and Nifty Smallcap250 Momentum Quality 100.
  • Caplin Point Laboratories Ltd. has been removed from Nifty500 Multicap Momentum Quality 50 and included in Nifty Total Market Momentum Quality 50, while NTPC Ltd. has been added to Nifty500 Low Volatility 50.
  • This index rebalancing will take effect from July 17 and will have a direct impact on investors tracking index funds, ETFs, and derivative products.

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Other inclusions and market impact

As reported by NSE India, several inclusions are also being made in other factor and thematic indices. Indian Energy Exchange Ltd. is being added to Nifty Smallcap250 Quality 50, Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd. to Nifty500 Flexicap Quality 30, Saregama India Ltd. to Nifty MidSmallcap400 Momentum Quality 100, and Zydus Wellness Ltd. to Nifty Smallcap250 Momentum Quality 100.

Caplin Point Laboratories Ltd. is being removed from Nifty500 Multicap Momentum Quality 50, but the same company is being included in Nifty Total Market Momentum Quality 50. NTPC Ltd. is being added to Nifty500 Low Volatility 50.

These changes are significant for investment products that track Nifty indices, including index funds, exchange-traded funds, and derivative products. NSE Indices Limited, a subsidiary of NSE, manages broad, sectoral, strategic, thematic, and customized indices under the Nifty brand, so such rebalancing is directly important for market participants, fund managers, and passive investment strategies.

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