Nifty CPSE Index: Price, Major Stocks, and Performance Overview
The Nifty CPSE Index is a thematic index launched by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) to track the performance of a portfolio of select Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). It was established primarily to facilitate the Government of India's disinvestment program through the ETF route.
Nifty CPSE Index Today (Closing Price)
The Nifty CPSE Index closed higher today, reflecting positive movement in certain government-owned companies, particularly in the Power and Defence sectors.
| Metric |
Value (As of Nov 26, 2025, 3:30 PM IST Close) |
Change |
| Closing Value |
6,425.65 (Approx.) |
+62.40 points (+0.98%) |
| Previous Close |
6,363.25 |
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| Day's Range (Low - High) |
6,367.10 - 6,431.90 |
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| 52 Week High / Low |
6,681.80 / 5,284.25 |
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| P/E Ratio (TTM) |
≈13.32 |
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| Dividend Yield |
≈3.16% |
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Nifty CPSE Share Price: Historical Performance (CAGR)
The index, comprising mostly stable, dividend-paying entities, has delivered highly competitive returns over the longer term, especially driven by the strong rally in the past few years.
| Time Period |
Annualized Return (Approximate) |
Key Observation |
| 1 Year |
≈−2.10% |
Underwent consolidation after a massive rally in 2023. |
| 3 Years |
≈+41.76% |
Significantly outperformed the Nifty 50 due to the PSU sector's re-rating. |
| 5 Years |
≈+26.96% |
Demonstrates strong compounding returns over the long term. |
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Nifty CPSE Stocks List (Top Constituents by Weightage)
The index generally consists of 10 to 12 stocks and is highly concentrated in the Power, Oil & Gas, and Capital Goods sectors. The top five stocks account for approximately 85% of the index weight.
| Company Name |
Primary Business / Sector |
Approximate Index Weightage* |
Today's Price Change (Approx.) |
| NTPC Ltd |
Power Generation & Distribution |
≈21.62% |
≈+0.74% |
| Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) |
Defence & Aerospace Electronics |
≈20.87% |
≈+1.23% |
| Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd |
Power Transmission |
≈18.23% |
≈+3.29% |
| Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) |
Crude Oil & Natural Gas |
≈14.00% |
≈+0.96% |
| Coal India Ltd |
Mining & Mineral Products |
≈12.39% |
≈+1.97% |
| Oil India Ltd |
Crude Oil & Natural Gas |
≈3.37% |
≈+2.73% |
| NHPC Ltd |
Hydropower Generation |
≈3.60% |
≈+0.26% |
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Key Drivers for Nifty CPSE Stock Performance
The index's movements are driven more by government policy and sector-specific reforms than by general market sentiment alone.
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Disinvestment and Monetisation: The index is a direct beneficiary of the government's push for CPSE disinvestment and the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP), which creates value for shareholders.
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Infrastructure & Defence Spending: Companies in the Power (NTPC, Power Grid) and Defence (BEL, Cochin Shipyard) sectors see a direct boost from increased public spending on infrastructure and the Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) initiative.
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High Dividend Yield: Many CPSEs are known for offering attractive and consistent dividend payouts, making them popular among income-seeking investors. The index has a high Dividend Yield of ≈3.16%.
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Global Commodity Prices: Oil & Gas companies (ONGC, Oil India) are heavily influenced by the volatility of global crude oil and natural gas prices.