NCDEX Launches NDEX and FINNDEX Indices to Enter Equity Markets
NCDEX has launched two new equity indices, NDEX and FINNDEX, marking its expansion from a commodity derivatives exchange into equity and equity derivatives markets. NDEX includes 20 large, liquid Indian equities, while FINNDEX covers 15 financial sector stocks excluding insurers. Both indices use a multi-factor methodology based on free-float market capitalization, liquidity, beta, and volatility, with semi-annual rebalancing and stock weight caps to reduce concentration risk. NCDEX plans to introduce equity derivatives later and aims to relaunch agriculture indices soon.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (56/100). Lens Score 43/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 21 Oct, 11:55 am. Other outlets followed.