https://blogs.nvtrends.com/tags/nifty-50/Recent content in Nifty 50 on NV TrendsHugoen-usSun, 13 Sep 2026 02:26:40 +0000https://blogs.nvtrends.com/posts/2026/index-funds-india-how-they-work-how-to-buy/Sun, 13 Sep 2026 02:26:40 +0000https://blogs.nvtrends.com/posts/2026/index-funds-india-how-they-work-how-to-buy/<p>An index fund in India is a passive mutual fund scheme that mirrors the composition and performance of a specific benchmark index—such as the Nifty 50 or BSE Sensex—by investing in the exact same underlying securities in identical proportions. Unlike actively managed funds, where a fund manager routinely selects stocks, adjusts allocations, and attempts to beat the market, an index fund simply tracks its chosen index. The investor receives market-matching returns minus a small administrative fee known as the expense ratio.</p>