What is the nifty today? If you are interested in the stock market, you must have surely heard the name “Nifty.” Nifty is one of India’s most significant stock market indices. Nifty is a major stock market index in India, which reflects the performance of 50 large companies listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). It is also called the Nifty 50 because it includes 50 major companies. These companies belong to various sectors (IT, banking, oil, FMCG, etc.).