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Equity ETFs: List of Best Exchange Traded Funds in India

Equity ETFs (exchange-traded funds) are passively managed funds that track stock market indices such as the Nifty 50, Nifty Bank, Nifty Next 50, or sector-specific indices. India's equity ETF market has grown rapidly. These ETFs follow a passive structure, where their holdings mirror the composition of the underlying index, making their performance directly linked to market movements. Here is the complete list of equity ETFs on NSE, with live NAV, AUM, past returns and key financial metrics.

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NameStocks (270)↓↓Sub-SectorSub-Sector↓↓Market CapMarket Cap↓↓Close PriceClose Price↓↓1D Return1D Return↓↓1M Return1M Return↓↓6M Return6M Return↓↓1Y Return1Y Return↓↓Volatility vs NiftyVolatility vs Nifty↓↓Expense RatioExpense Ratio↓
1.CPSE ETFCPSEETFEquityEquity57,268.5257,268.5294.9194.910.350.35-2.29-2.290.270.274.784.781.031.030.070.07
2.UTI Nifty 50 ETFNIFTYBETAEquityEquity42,406.1242,406.12270.30270.300.390.392.322.32-1.88-1.88-0.64-0.640.920.920.050.05
3.Nippon India ETF Nifty ITITBEESEquityEquity24,508.9724,508.9734.1234.12-1.44-1.4416.4516.45-18.95-18.95-11.56-11.561.771.770.230.23
4.Bharat 22 ETFICICIB22EquityEquity22,161.3822,161.38115.79115.790.220.22-2.34-2.34-0.70-0.707.687.681.001.000.070.07
5.UTI BSE Sensex ETFSENSEXBETAEquityEquity20,468.8920,468.89863.29863.290.300.301.971.97-3.29-3.29-3.33-3.331.041.040.050.05
6.Nippon India ETF Nifty Bank BeESBANKBEESEquityEquity14,574.2914,574.29592.26592.260.200.20-0.66-0.66-1.83-1.832.632.631.151.150.190.19
7.Motilal Oswal NASDAQ 100 ETFMON100EquityEquity12,180.7912,180.79305.18305.18-2.25-2.25-7.50-7.5033.2333.2346.5246.521.561.560.500.50
8.Kotak Nifty Bank ETFBANKNIFTY1EquityEquity11,857.6311,857.6359.4659.460.250.25-0.64-0.64-1.68-1.682.862.861.191.190.150.15
9.SBI Nifty 50 ETFSETFNIF50EquityEquity11,637.5511,637.55262.43262.430.440.442.102.10-1.63-1.63-0.62-0.620.950.950.040.04
10.Nippon India ETF Nifty 50 BeESNIFTYBEESEquityEquity6,186.926,186.92277.42277.420.340.341.991.99-1.77-1.77-0.66-0.660.970.970.040.04
11.BHARAT Bond ETF - April 2033EBBETF0433EquityEquity3,643.833,643.831,316.961,316.96-0.06-0.061.011.014.214.215.335.330.300.300.010.01
12.Nippon India ETF Nifty Next 50 Junior BeESJUNIORBEESEquityEquity3,357.423,357.42795.65795.651.441.442.602.6010.7910.7910.5410.541.171.170.190.19
13.ICICI Prudential Nifty 50 ETFNIFTYIETFEquityEquity3,032.463,032.46276.01276.010.360.362.072.07-1.84-1.84-0.75-0.750.980.980.030.03
14.Nippon India ETF Nifty Midcap 150MID150BEESEquityEquity2,953.632,953.63239.48239.480.620.621.411.419.799.798.788.781.181.180.220.22
15.Kotak Nifty 50 ETFNIFTY1EquityEquity2,087.902,087.90270.14270.140.320.322.012.01-1.48-1.48-0.69-0.690.950.950.030.03
16.Kotak Nifty Next 50 ETFNEXT50ETFEquityEquity1,724.001,724.0074.1474.141.631.632.732.7311.5111.517.067.061.541.540.070.07
17.Nippon India Nifty Pharma ETFPHARMABEESEquityEquity1,239.371,239.3727.2727.270.660.663.933.9323.2823.2816.9916.991.061.060.210.21
18.HDFC Nifty 50 ETFHDFCNIFTYEquityEquity1,214.601,214.60274.31274.310.300.301.991.99-1.39-1.39-0.79-0.790.970.970.050.05
19.LIC MF Nifty 50 ETFLICNETFN50EquityEquity1,171.411,171.41272.83272.830.480.481.721.72-1.27-1.27-1.01-1.010.990.990.080.08
20.UTI Nifty Next 50 Exchange Traded FundNEXT50BETAEquityEquity1,057.871,057.8779.3279.321.321.322.452.459.919.9110.3810.381.271.270.150.15
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Overview of Top ETFs in India

CPSE ETF

CPSE ETF invests in central public sector enterprises. It mainly includes government-owned companies from sectors such as power, energy, mining and industrials. Its returns depend largely on how PSU stocks perform.

UTI Nifty 50 ETF

UTI Nifty 50 ETF tracks the Nifty 50 Index. It invests in 50 large Indian companies across sectors and aims to match the index’s returns before expenses.

Bharat 22 ETF

Bharat 22 ETF tracks the Bharat 22 Index. It includes public sector companies and a few private companies selected under the government’s divestment plan. The ETF gives exposure to sectors such as energy, finance, utilities and industrials.

Nippon India ETF Nifty IT

Nippon India ETF Nifty IT tracks the Nifty IT Index. It invests in major Indian IT companies. Its returns depend on the IT sector earnings, global technology demand, currency movement and overseas client spending.

UTI BSE Sensex ETF

UTI BSE Sensex ETF tracks the S&P BSE Sensex. It invests in 30 large and actively traded companies listed on the BSE, giving investors exposure to some of India’s leading large-cap stocks.

What are Equity ETFs?

Equity ETFs in India are exchange-traded funds that invest in a basket of shares from the stock market. These funds track a specific stock market index, sector or theme and trade on the NSE like regular shares. Equity ETFs work differently from equity mutual funds. In an equity mutual fund, the fund manager may actively choose stocks. In an equity ETF, the fund passively follows its benchmark index. The ETF holds the same stocks in the same weights as the index. It changes the portfolio only when the index itself rebalances.



Types of Equity ETFs in India

  1. Broad Market ETFs: Broad market ETFs track wide equity indices such as the Nifty 50, Sensex, Nifty 100 or Nifty 500. These ETFs give investors exposure to large listed companies or a broader market universe.
  2. Sectoral ETFs: Sectoral ETFs invest in companies from a specific sector, such as banking, IT, healthcare, FMCG, autos or financial services. These ETFs hold a more concentrated portfolio than broad market ETFs and usually move closely with sector trends.
  3. Thematic ETFs: Thematic ETFs track a specific investment theme, such as consumption, infrastructure, manufacturing, ESG or the digital economy. Their performance depends on how that theme performs over time.
  4. Smart Beta ETFs: Smart beta ETFs follow rule-based strategies instead of only tracking market-cap-weighted indices. These ETFs may focus on factors such as value, momentum, quality, low volatility or equal weight.
  5. International Equity ETFs: These International ETFs give Indian investors exposure to overseas markets or global indices, such as Nasdaq 100 or S&P 500-linked products. These ETFs help investors diversify beyond Indian equities, but they also carry currency risk and global market risk.

How to Invest in Equity ETFs?

Here's how you can invest in equity ETFs using Tickertape -

  1. Create an account on the Tickertape or log in if you already have one.
  2. Open Tickertape Stock Screener
  3. Open Equity ETFs Screener.
  4. You can review this data to evaluate each ETF’s performance trends and determine whether they align with your investment thesis.
  5. Once you’ve decided on an ETF, you can place a buy order through your brokerage account linked to Tickertape.

Further, you can analyse your overall portfolio and potential red flags in it by connecting it to Tickertape. Check out detailed analysis of your portfolio now!

Taxation on Equity ETFs in India

Investors pay tax on profits earned from selling equity ETFs. The tax rate changes based on how long the ETF units were held. The summary below explains the applicable rates.

Holding Period Tax Treatment
Short-Term (< 12 months) Gains taxed at a flat rate of 20%.
Long-Term (> 12 months) Gains taxed at 12.5%. Exemption applies to the first ₹1.25 lakh of long-term gains across all equity assets in a financial year.

Advantages of Investing in Equity ETFs in India

Lowest Cost Access

Equity ETFs, especially Nifty 50 ETFs, can help investors track Indian equity market returns at a low cost. Some Nifty 50 ETFs have expense ratios as low as 0.03% to 0.04%. This means a ₹1 lakh investment may cost only around ₹30 to ₹40 per year in fund management fees, excluding brokerage, taxes and bid-ask spreads.

Built-in Diversification

An equity ETF holds multiple stocks that mirror an index or sector. This spreads exposure across companies, market capitalisations, or industries. The structure reduces dependence on the performance of a single stock.

Portfolio Transparency

Equity ETFs disclose their underlying holdings regularly because they stay aligned with a published index. This provides clear visibility into sector allocation, stock weightages, and overall portfolio composition.

Exchange-Based Liquidity

Equity ETFs trade on NSE during market hours. Prices change in real time based on demand and supply, similar to regular shares. This structure allows entry and exit at prevailing market prices.

Global Market Exposure

Global ETFs give investors access to international markets and companies. They can also add a currency layer to returns. For example, the rupee depreciated by around 40% against the US dollar over the last decade, which may have supported INR returns from dollar-linked investments.

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Risks of Investing in Equity ETF

Market Exposure Risk

Equity ETFs move with the market or the index they track. For example, a Nifty 50 ETF will usually fall when the Nifty 50 falls. So, even though the ETF holds many stocks, investors still face overall market risk.

Tracking Error Risk

Equity ETFs try to match the returns of an index, but they may not match it exactly. Fund expenses, cash holdings, transaction costs and rebalancing can create a small gap between the ETF’s return and the index return. This gap is called tracking error.

Sector Concentration Risk

Some equity ETFs invest only in one sector, such as IT, banking, energy or healthcare. If that sector performs poorly, the ETF may also fall because it has limited exposure to other sectors.

Volatility Risk

Equity ETFs trade on the exchange during market hours, so their prices can change throughout the day. Market news, global events, interest rate changes, currency movement or economic data can cause sudden price movements.

Factors to Consider Before Investing Equity ETF

Underlying Index Composition

Each equity ETF tracks a specific index, sector, or theme. The stock selection, sector weightage, and concentration within the index directly shape the ETF’s return pattern and risk profile.

Expense Ratio Impact

Although equity ETFs usually carry lower expense ratios than actively managed funds, the cost still affects net returns over time. A higher expense ratio reduces the portion of market returns that is reflected in the ETF price.

Tracking Error Level

Tracking error shows how closely an ETF matches its underlying index. Lower tracking error indicates closer alignment with index performance, while higher tracking error signals wider return variations.

Market Volatility Sensitivity

Equity ETFs reflect real-time market movements during trading hours. Global cues, economic data, interest rate changes, and geopolitical events influence daily price movement.

Conclusion

Equity ETFs reflect the performance of specific stock market indices, sectors, or themes through an exchange-traded structure. Their prices move in real time, their costs remain lower due to passive management, and their portfolios stay transparent through regular index-based disclosures. Market movements, sector concentration, tracking differences, and liquidity conditions shape their short-term and long-term behaviour. Investors can analyse equity ETFs using tools like the Tickertape Stock Screener, which comes with 200+ filters for detailed evaluation of ETFs and stocks.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Equity ETF

  1. What are equity ETFs?

    Equity ETFs are exchange-traded funds that invest in stocks and track a specific stock market index, sector, or theme. They trade on stock exchanges like regular shares and reflect the movement of the underlying index.

  2. How to invest in equity ETFs?

    Here's how you can invest in equity stocks in India:
    1. Go to the Tickertape Stock Screener
    2. Select 'Equity' under the sub-category filter.
    3. Analyse and sort the glass companies using over 200+ filters, including valuation ratios, financials, technical indicators, and more, based on your investment thesis.
    4. Review the filtered list, and identify stocks that best align with your risk appetite, return expectations, and investment goals.
    5. Once you've shortlisted the stocks, click 'Place Order' to invest in your preferred equity stocks.

    Disclaimer: Please do your own research or consult your financial advisor before investing.

  3. What are the best equity ETFs in India?

    As of 29th June 2026, some of the best ETFs in India 2026 are:
    1. CPSE ETF
    2. UTI Nifty 50 ETF
    3. Nippon India ETF Nifty IT
    4. Bharat 22 ETF
    5. UTI BSE Sensex ETF

    Disclaimer: Please note that the above list is for educational purposes only, and is not recommendatory. Please do your own research or consult your financial advisor before investing.

  4. What are the factors affecting equity ETF share price?

    Equity ETF prices move based on the performance of the underlying index, market demand and supply, tracking error, expense ratio, liquidity, global market trends, and sector-specific developments.

  5. What is the future projection of Equity ETFs?

    The future projection of equity ETFs depends on multiple factors, including overall stock market conditions, investor participation in passive products, regulatory developments, and index expansion across sectors and themes.

    Disclaimer: Please note that the above information is for educational purposes only.

  6. How can I get the NSE ETF list?

    Investors can get a complete list of ETFs in India on the Tickertape Stock Screener. In addition, users can view and analyse ETFs using 200+ filters and multiple stock and ETF parameters.

    Disclaimer: Please note that the above information is for educational purposes only.

  7. Is an Equity ETF a good investment for the long term?

    Equity ETFs reflect long-term market movements through index-based exposure. Their long-term performance depends on market growth, sector trends, cost structure, and tracking efficiency.

    Disclaimer: Please note that the above information is for educational purposes only.

  8. What is a Nifty 50 ETF?

    A Nifty 50 ETF tracks the Nifty 50 Index, which consists of 50 large-cap companies listed on NSE. Its price moves in line with the performance of these 50 stocks.

  9. How can investors sell equity ETFs?

    Equity ETFs trade on stock exchanges like shares. Investors can place sell orders through their broker during market hours. The execution price depends on available buyers, prevailing bids, and order book depth at the time of the transaction.

  10. What is NIFTYBEES and how does it work?

    NIFTYBEES (Nippon India ETF Nifty 50 BeES) is India's oldest equity ETF, launched in 2002, and one of its most traded. It tracks the Nifty 50 index by holding the same 50 stocks in the same proportions as the index.

  11. What is the difference between an equity ETF and an equity mutual fund?

    An equity ETF trades on the stock exchange like a share, so its price changes during market hours. An equity mutual fund is bought or redeemed at the end-of-day NAV. ETFs usually need a demat account and often have lower costs, while equity mutual funds can be active or passive and are easier to access through regular investment platforms.

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