# Stock market themes in India

> Browse 161 Indian stock market themes, from defence and EMS to hospitals and cement, each with the full list of NSE and BSE companies and their industries.

Canonical: https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks
Last updated: 2026-08-04

Data as of August 2026. Every theme below links to the full list of listed companies in it, grouped by sector. The lists come from the Nexus Journal theme tracker, which maps Indian listed companies to the business theme they actually earn from.

## Agri Business

- [Animal Feed & Seeds](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/animal-feed-and-seeds): 8 companies
- [Fertilizers](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/fertilizers): 27 companies
- [Rice & Grain Processing](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/rice-and-grain-processing): 30 companies
- [Seafood & Meat](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/seafood-and-meat): 9 companies

## Automotive

- [2/3 Wheelers](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/2-3-wheelers): 16 companies
- [Auto Dealers & Retail](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/auto-dealers-and-retail): 7 companies
- [Passenger Cars](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/passenger-cars): 7 companies

## Automotive Components

- [Castings, Forgings & Fasteners](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/castings-forgings-and-fasteners): 18 companies
- [Chassis & Metal Parts](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/chassis-and-metal-parts): 85 companies
- [Tyres & Wheels](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/tyres-and-wheels): 24 companies

## Banking & Financial Services

- [Asset Management](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/asset-management): 13 companies
- [Brokerage & Wealth](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/brokerage-and-wealth): 29 companies
- [Capital Market Intern.](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/capital-market-intern): 18 companies
- [Financial Distributors](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/financial-distributors): 7 companies
- [Fintech](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/fintech): 19 companies
- [General Insurance](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/general-insurance): 6 companies
- [Housing Finance](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/housing-finance): 25 companies
- [Investment & Holding](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/investment-and-holding): 59 companies
- [Life Insurance](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/life-insurance): 6 companies
- [Microfinance](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/microfinance): 5 companies
- [NBFC](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/nbfc): 47 companies
- [Private Sector Bank](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/private-sector-bank): 20 companies
- [PSU Infra Finance](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/psu-infra-finance): 29 companies
- [Public Sector Bank](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/public-sector-bank): 12 companies
- [Small Finance Bank](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/small-finance-bank): 9 companies

## Chemicals & Polymers

- [Agro Chemicals](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/agro-chemicals): 28 companies
- [Alkali Chemicals](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/alkali-chemicals): 30 companies
- [Chemical Intermediates & Organics](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/chemical-intermediates-and-organics): 46 companies
- [Dyes & Pigments](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/dyes-and-pigments): 22 companies
- [Industrial Biotech & Enzymes](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/industrial-biotech-and-enzymes): 6 companies
- [Inorganic Specialty Chemicals](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/inorganic-specialty-chemicals): 7 companies
- [Life Sciences Ingredients & CRAMS](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/life-sciences-ingredients-and-crams): 6 companies
- [Performance Polymers & Additives](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/performance-polymers-and-additives): 7 companies
- [Polymers](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/polymers): 19 companies

## Const. & Materials

- [Cement](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/cement): 30 companies
- [Paint Manufacturers](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/paint-manufacturers): 13 companies
- [Plastic Pipes](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/plastic-pipes): 25 companies
- [Steel Tubes & Pipes](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/steel-tubes-and-pipes): 13 companies
- [Tiles](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/tiles): 29 companies
- [Wood & Plywood](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/wood-and-plywood): 19 companies

## Consumer Durables

- [Building Products & Hardware](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/building-products-and-hardware): 5 companies
- [Cons. Plastic Products](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/cons-plastic-products): 13 companies
- [Consumer Electronics](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/consumer-electronics): 27 companies
- [Furniture & Decor](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/furniture-and-decor): 22 companies
- [Household White Goods](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/household-white-goods): 26 companies
- [Houseware & Glass](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/houseware-and-glass): 19 companies

## Data Center Ecosystem

- [EPC / Buildout](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/epc-buildout): 6 companies

## Defense & Aerospace Systems

- [Aerospace & Defense OEM](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/aerospace-and-defense-oem): 31 companies
- [Ammunition & Explosives](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/ammunition-and-explosives): 5 companies
- [EMS - Electronics](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/ems-electronics): 8 companies
- [Railways](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/railways): 14 companies
- [Ship Building & Marine](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/ship-building-and-marine): 9 companies

## Diversified & Trading

- [Commodity Trading](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/commodity-trading): 29 companies
- [Diversified Conglomerates](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/diversified-conglomerates): 20 companies
- [General Trading & Dist.](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/general-trading-and-dist): 39 companies

## Energy, Oil & Gas

- [Gas Utilities](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/gas-utilities): 15 companies
- [Infrastructure Investment Trusts](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/infrastructure-investment-trusts): 22 companies
- [Integrated Utilities](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/integrated-utilities): 6 companies
- [Lubricants & Specialty Oils](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/lubricants-and-specialty-oils): 10 companies
- [Oil Equip & Offshore](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/oil-equip-and-offshore): 15 companies
- [Oil Refiners](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/oil-refiners): 11 companies
- [Power Generation](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/power-generation): 26 companies
- [Solar & Renewables](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/solar-and-renewables): 25 companies
- [Upstream](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/upstream): 8 companies

## Engineering & Manufacturing

- [EPC - Power & Grid](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/epc-power-and-grid): 27 companies
- [Industrial Electrical Systems](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/industrial-electrical-systems): 23 companies
- [Industrial Pumps & Compressors](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/industrial-pumps-and-compressors): 17 companies
- [Process Engineering Equipment](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/process-engineering-equipment): 28 companies
- [Refractories](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/refractories): 16 companies
- [Rotating Power Equipment](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/rotating-power-equipment): 6 companies
- [Smart Metering & Inst.](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/smart-metering-and-inst): 17 companies
- [Welding & Cryogenics](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/welding-and-cryogenics): 9 companies

## Env & Sustainability

- [Waste Management](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/waste-management): 16 companies
- [Water & Effluent Mgmt](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/water-and-effluent-mgmt): 10 companies

## Fmcg Clusters

- [Cigarettes & Tobacco](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/cigarettes-and-tobacco): 10 companies
- [Household & Personal Care](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/household-and-personal-care): 36 companies
- [Packaged Diversified FMCG](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/packaged-diversified-fmcg): 5 companies
- [Packaging and Containers](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/packaging-and-containers): 39 companies

## Food & Beverages

- [Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/alcoholic-beverages): 33 companies
- [Dairy & Milk Products](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/dairy-and-milk-products): 16 companies
- [Edible Oil](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/edible-oil): 29 companies
- [Packaged & Processed Foods](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/packaged-and-processed-foods): 56 companies
- [Packaged Meat](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/packaged-meat): 6 companies
- [Sugar](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/sugar): 28 companies
- [Tea & Coffee](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/tea-and-coffee): 24 companies

## Healthcare Segments

- [Diagnostic & Lab Services](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/diagnostic-and-lab-services): 10 companies
- [Hospitals](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/hospitals): 46 companies
- [Pharma](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/pharma): 80 companies
- [Pharma - API & CRAMS](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/pharma-api-and-crams): 10 companies
- [Pharma - Formulators](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/pharma-formulators): 38 companies
- [Specialized Equipment & Retail](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/specialized-equipment-and-retail): 22 companies

## Heavy Civil Infrastructure

- [Building Construction EPC](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/building-construction-epc): 12 companies
- [Civil Construction EPC](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/civil-construction-epc): 30 companies
- [Industrial EPC & Turnkey](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/industrial-epc-and-turnkey): 11 companies
- [Roads & Highways](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/roads-and-highways): 14 companies
- [Water & Hydro Infra](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/water-and-hydro-infra): 7 companies

## Industrial Componentry

- [Bearings & Precision](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/bearings-and-precision): 11 companies
- [Industrial Products](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/industrial-products): 12 companies
- [Industrial Rubber](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/industrial-rubber): 13 companies
- [Industrial Systems & Controls](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/industrial-systems-and-controls): 11 companies
- [Iron & Steel Products](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/iron-and-steel-products): 19 companies
- [Machine Tools & Industrial Automation](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/machine-tools-and-industrial-automation): 9 companies
- [Telecom & Network Infra](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/telecom-and-network-infra): 33 companies

## Information Technology & Technology

- [Consumer E-Retail](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/consumer-e-retail): 18 companies
- [Data Centres](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/data-centres): 5 companies
- [Digital Services & BPO](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/digital-services-and-bpo): 15 companies
- [E-Learning / EdTech](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/e-learning-edtech): 9 companies
- [Enterprise IT Services](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/enterprise-it-services): 40 companies
- [Enterprise Platforms](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/enterprise-platforms): 51 companies
- [ER&D / Product Software](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/er-and-d-product-software): 9 companies
- [IT Enabled Services (BPM)](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/it-enabled-services-bpm): 10 companies
- [IT Products](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/it-products): 8 companies
- [Media Production & Services](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/media-production-and-services): 12 companies
- [Real Estate Services & Platforms](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/real-estate-services-and-platforms): 9 companies
- [Recruitment & Classifieds](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/recruitment-and-classifieds): 6 companies
- [Systems Integration & IT Infra](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/systems-integration-and-it-infra): 23 companies
- [Telecom Equipment](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/telecom-equipment): 6 companies
- [Telecom Operators](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/telecom-operators): 8 companies

## Lifestyle & Retail

- [Apparel Brands & Retail](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/apparel-brands-and-retail): 17 companies
- [Apparel Retail Chains](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/apparel-retail-chains): 27 companies
- [Footwear & Leather](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/footwear-and-leather): 25 companies
- [Home Textiles & Furnish](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/home-textiles-and-furnish): 102 companies
- [Hypermarkets & Dept. Stores](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/hypermarkets-and-dept-stores): 20 companies
- [Jewellery](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/jewellery): 38 companies
- [Premium & Branded Apparel](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/premium-and-branded-apparel): 16 companies
- [Spinning & Yarn Processing](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/spinning-and-yarn-processing): 10 companies

## Logistics & Trans

- [Logistics](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/logistics): 41 companies
- [Logistics Infra (Ports/Air)](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/logistics-infra-ports-air): 8 companies
- [Road Assets (Tolls/HAM)](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/road-assets-tolls-ham): 7 companies
- [Shipping](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/shipping): 13 companies
- [Surface Transport](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/surface-transport): 12 companies

## Media & Leisure

- [Advertising & Agencies](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/advertising-and-agencies): 21 companies
- [Amusement Parks](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/amusement-parks): 7 companies
- [Broadcast & Cable Networks](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/broadcast-and-cable-networks): 11 companies
- [Electronic Media & News](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/electronic-media-and-news): 16 companies
- [Events & Weddings](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/events-and-weddings): 10 companies
- [Film Production & Exhibition](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/film-production-and-exhibition): 27 companies
- [Media & Entertainment](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/media-and-entertainment): 14 companies
- [Print & Publication](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/print-and-publication): 18 companies

## Metals & Mining

- [Aluminium & Base Metals](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/aluminium-and-base-metals): 21 companies
- [Coal & Mining](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/coal-and-mining): 6 companies
- [Copper & Specialty Metallurgy](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/copper-and-specialty-metallurgy): 38 companies
- [Diversified Metals (VEDL)](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/diversified-metals-vedl): 5 companies
- [Industrial Minerals](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/industrial-minerals): 18 companies
- [Iron & Steel Core](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/iron-and-steel-core): 43 companies
- [Sponge & Ferro Alloys](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/sponge-and-ferro-alloys): 20 companies

## Power Infra & Electricals

- [Cables & Electricals](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/cables-and-electricals): 25 companies
- [Transformers & Switchgears](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/transformers-and-switchgears): 15 companies

## Professional Services

- [BPO & Specialized Services](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/bpo-and-specialized-services): 19 companies
- [Education & EdTech](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/education-and-edtech): 30 companies
- [HR, Staffing & Training](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/hr-staffing-and-training): 32 companies
- [Stationery & Paper](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/stationery-and-paper): 37 companies

## Real Estate Segments

- [Commercial & Diversified](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/commercial-and-diversified): 44 companies
- [Property Allied Services](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/property-allied-services): 6 companies
- [REITs](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/reits): 6 companies
- [Residential Projects](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/residential-projects): 27 companies

## Travel & Hospitality

- [Aviation & Airlines](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/aviation-and-airlines): 8 companies
- [Leisure & Amusement](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/leisure-and-amusement): 5 companies
- [Premium Hotels & Resorts](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/premium-hotels-and-resorts): 38 companies
- [Quick Service Rest. (QSR)](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/quick-service-rest-qsr): 14 companies
- [Tour & Travel Services](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/theme-stocks/tour-and-travel-services): 20 companies

## Related

- [Indian stock market theme statistics 2026](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/statistics/indian-stock-market-themes)
- [How the stock market theme tracker works](https://www.nexusjournal.co.in/stock-market-theme-tracker)
