Nifty Media Index – Live Price, Gainers & Losers

Nifty Media

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Stock name

Price/ change

HATHWAY

HATHWAY CABLE & DATACOM

15.85

-0.01 (-0.06%)

NAVNETEDUL

NAVNEET EDUCATION LTD

145.78

+1.61 (+1.12%)

NAZARA

NAZARA TECHNOLOGIES LTD

1374

+37.4 (+2.8%)

NDTV

NDTV LTD

155.1

+0.27 (+0.17%)

NETWORK18

NETWORK18 MEDIA & INV LTD

57.35

+0.33 (+0.58%)

PVRINOX

PVR INOX LIMITED

971.9

+11.8 (+1.23%)

SUNTV

SUN TV NETWORK LIMITED

588

-2 (-0.34%)

ZEEL

ZEE ENTERTAINMENT ENT LTD

142.9

+1.89 (+1.34%)

Nifty Media

Nifty IT is a stock market index on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) that monitors the performance of India's leading IT companies. It serves as a benchmark for assessing the sector's growth, trends, and overall market sentiment. By tracking the top IT firms, Nifty IT provides insights into industry performance, investor confidence, and technological advancements shaping India's digital economy.

What is NIFTY Media?

NIFTY Media is a sectoral index on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) that tracks the real-time performance of India's media sector. It comprises 15 stocks from industries such as media & entertainment, printing & publishing, and advertising. Eligible industries include TV broadcasting, digital entertainment, film production, print media, and web-based services.

Launched on July 19, 2011, with a base date of December 30, 2005, and a base value of 1,000, NIFTY Media has since approached 1,900. It is reconstituted semi-annually to reflect industry trends. Managed by NSE Indices Limited, it follows a three-tier governance structure. A variant, NIFTY Media Total Returns Index, is used for index funds, ETFs, and benchmarking.

Nifty media stocks selection criteria

The NIFTY Media share price is calculated using a weighted method based on the free-float market capitalisation of its 10 stocks, periodically capped and benchmarked against a base market capitalisation in real time.

To be eligible, a stock must be listed on NSE, part of NIFTY 500, and belong to the media sector. It should have a minimum 90% trading frequency over six months and a listing history of at least six months. If eligible stocks fall below 10, additional selections come from the top 800 ranked stocks. IPOs meeting criteria for three months qualify. Stock weight is capped at 33% for a single stock and 62% for the top three during rebalancing.

How is nifty media value calculated?

The NIFTY Media index value is calculated using the formula:

Index Value = Current Market Capitalisation / (Base Market Capitalisation × Base Index Value)

It undergoes semi-annual rebalancing based on six months of data, with cutoff dates on January 31 and July 31. Any stock replacements take effect on the last trading day of March and September, following a four-week prior notice to the market.

The NIFTY Media index value is calculated using the formula:

Index Value = Current Market Capitalisation / (Base Market Capitalisation × Base Index Value)

Frequently asked questions

Is there any Nifty Media ETF?

Currently, there is no specific Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) that directly tracks the NIFTY Media index. However, investors looking to gain exposure to the media sector can invest in mutual funds or ETFs that include media stocks as part of their broader portfolio. Alternatively, they can buy individual stocks from the NIFTY Media index or invest in diversified sectoral funds that allocate assets to media and entertainment companies.

What is the Nifty Media index?

The NIFTY Media index is a sectoral benchmark on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) that tracks the performance of India's leading media and entertainment companies. It includes stocks from industries such as TV broadcasting, digital entertainment, print media, and advertising. The index is rebalanced semi-annually and serves as an important indicator of market trends within the media sector, helping investors assess the industry's overall performance and growth potential.

How many companies are there in Nifty Media?

The NIFTY Media index consists of 15 companies from various segments of the media and entertainment industry. These companies operate in areas such as television broadcasting, digital media, advertising, film production, and print media. The index is reviewed and rebalanced semi-annually to ensure it reflects the evolving market conditions, with stocks added or removed based on specific eligibility criteria, including trading history, market capitalisation, and liquidity.

How to buy Nifty Media index in India?

Investors cannot buy the NIFTY Media index directly but can gain exposure by investing in its constituent stocks through the NSE. They can purchase these stocks individually via a stockbroker or invest in sectoral mutual funds that include media stocks. Additionally, if an ETF tracking the NIFTY Media index is introduced in the future, investors could buy units of that ETF through trading platforms or investment apps.

How to invest in NIFTY Media?

To invest in NIFTY Media, one can buy shares of the index’s constituent companies through a Demat account and a stockbroker registered with the NSE. Another option is investing in sectoral mutual funds that hold media-related stocks. While a dedicated NIFTY Media ETF is unavailable, investors can track the sector's performance through diversified equity funds with media sector exposure. Staying updated on stock performance and market trends is essential before investing.

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