Nifty 50 CAGR — 5, 10, 15 & 20-Year Historical Returns (Mar 2002–Jun 2025)
Data as of 2025-06-30 · Window: Mar 2002 – Jun 2025 · Source: NSE index month-end closing values
Answer
As of 30 Jun 2025, the Nifty 50 index had compounded at 19.89% over 5 years, 11.79% over 10 years, 11.03% over 15 years and 12.98% over 20 years (price return, month-end closes, dividends excluded). Since inception in Mar 2002, it compounded at 14.31% per annum. Past performance does not predict future results.
Trailing CAGR of the Nifty 50 (as of 30 Jun 2025)
| Period | Start | End | Start close | End close | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | Jun 2020 | Jun 2025 | 10,302.10 | 25,517.00 | 19.89% |
| 10 years | Jun 2015 | Jun 2025 | 8,368.50 | 25,517.00 | 11.79% |
| 15 years | Jun 2010 | Jun 2025 | 5,312.50 | 25,517.00 | 11.03% |
| 20 years | Jun 2005 | Jun 2025 | 2,220.60 | 25,517.00 | 12.98% |
| Since Mar 2002 (23.2 years) | Mar 2002 | Jun 2025 | 1,138.95 | 25,517.00 | 14.31% |
Nifty 50 calendar-year returns
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2003 | +71.90% |
| 2004 | +10.68% |
| 2005 | +36.34% |
| 2006 | +39.83% |
| 2007 | +54.77% |
| 2008 | -51.79% |
| 2009 | +75.76% |
| 2010 | +17.95% |
| 2011 | -24.62% |
| 2012 | +27.70% |
| 2013 | +6.76% |
| 2014 | +31.39% |
| 2015 | -4.06% |
| 2016 | +3.01% |
| 2017 | +28.65% |
| 2018 | +3.15% |
| 2019 | +12.02% |
| 2020 | +14.90% |
| 2021 | +24.12% |
| 2022 | +4.33% |
| 2023 | +20.03% |
| 2024 | +8.77% |
| 2025 (to 30 Jun 2025) | +7.95% |
December-close to December-close; final row is a partial year.
Source & methodology
- Source: NSE index month-end closing values. Data window: Mar 2002 – Jun 2025. As of: 2025-06-30.
- Source: NSE index month-end closing values (price return — closing values exclude dividends; total-return variants of these indices compounded higher).
- CAGR computed between month-end closes: (end / start)^(1/years) − 1.
- Calendar-year returns computed December-close to December-close.
- Drawdowns computed on month-end closes (month-end basis). Intra-month daily drawdowns were deeper than month-end figures.
- All statements are historical observations, not forecasts or recommendations.
Frequently asked questions
What was the Nifty 50's 10-year CAGR as of Jun 2025?
The Nifty 50 recorded a 10-year price-return CAGR of 11.79% between Jun 2015 and Jun 2025, based on month-end closes excluding dividends. Past performance does not predict future results.
What were the best and worst calendar years for the Nifty 50?
In this dataset, the Nifty 50's best full calendar year was 2009 (+75.76%) and its worst was 2008 (-51.79%), measured December-close to December-close. Past performance does not predict future results.
Do these Nifty 50 returns include dividends?
No. These figures are computed from Nifty 50 index closing values, which are price-return (dividends excluded). The total-return (TRI) variant of the index compounded higher over the same periods.
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