9.2What is a large-cap company?
Time-sensitive: Classification uses AMFI’s list published in July 2026 (effective 1 August 2026), based on average market cap from January to June 2026. AMFI publishes a new list every January and July. Rules and rates change, so check the official source before acting.
1What is it?
A large-cap company is one of the 100 largest listed companies in India by market cap.
2Why does it exist?
These are usually leaders in their industries with long track records: more stable, highly liquid and widely researched.
3Stock market example
Examples (real, large caps as of the July 2026 AMFI list): Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, TCS, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, Infosys, ITC. The cut-off for being in the top 100 was about ₹1,06,346 crore of average market cap.
4Quick revision
- Top 100 companies.
- Cut-off ≈ ₹1.06 lakh crore (Jul 2026 list).
- More stable and liquid.
5Knowledge check
Q1. How many companies are large caps?Show answer
The top 100 by market cap.
Q2. Name two Indian large caps.Show answer
Reliance, HDFC Bank, TCS, Infosys, ITC, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank.
Q3. Are large caps risk-free?Show answer
No, they can fall significantly too.
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