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What is Sensex

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About Sensex

What is Sensex

Sensex is the benchmark index of the BSE in India. It was launched on January 1, 1986 as a basket of 30 stocks representing the country's largest, financially-sound companies listed on the BSE.
 
The term ‘Sensex’ is a blend of words ‘Sensitive’ and ‘Index’ and was coined by stock market expert Deepak Mohini. The Sensex reflects the movements in the Indian stock market. It is considered the benchmark index of the Indian stock market. It is the oldest index in India and provides time series data from 1979, BSE, which was previously known as Bombay Stock Exchange, says on its website.
 
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Stock market holiday: BSE, NSE closed today, May 1, for Maharashtra Day

All trading and settlement activities on the BSE and NSE, including equities, equity derivatives, Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB), and interest rate derivatives, will remain shut for the day

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Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 7:59 AM IST

After March rout, domestic markets clock record mcap surge in April

Benchmark indices posted strong gains in April, with the Sensex rising 6.9 per cent and the Nifty advancing 7.5 per cent - their best monthly performance since December 2023

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Updated On : 30 Apr 2026 | 10:50 PM IST

Market Close: Sensex falls 583 pts, Nifty ends at 23,998; Brent crude above $120 on US-Iran standoff

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 0.98 per cent and 0.48 per cent down, respectively

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Updated On : 30 Apr 2026 | 3:47 PM IST

Stocks to watch today: Bajaj Finance, Adani Power, Vedanta, MOFSL, L&T

Stocks to Watch today, April 30, 2026: Bajaj Finance, Adani Power, IIFL Finance, Indegene, and L&T are some of the key stocks to watch today

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Updated On : 30 Apr 2026 | 8:52 AM IST

Q4 earnings hope lifts markets, but rising crude prices cap gains

Sensex, Nifty end higher on earnings optimism, but gains capped by surge in crude oil prices amid West Asia tensions

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Updated On : 29 Apr 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex gains 609 pts; Nifty ends at 24,178; FMCG, auto, realty shine

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap ended 0.07 per cent down, and the Nifty SmallCap settled 0.65 per cent higher

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Updated On : 29 Apr 2026 | 3:57 PM IST

Market Close: Sensex falls 417 pts, Nifty ends at 23,996 as Brent rises on US-Iran peace uncertainty

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Tuesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.28 per cent and 0.42 per cent higher, respectively

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Updated On : 28 Apr 2026 | 3:44 PM IST

Markets rebound: Sensex up 756 pts intraday; Nifty tops 24,100; key reasons

The Sensex touched a high of 77,420.04, up 755.83 points, or 0.98 per cent. Likewise, the Nifty 50 hit an intraday high of 24,129.55, up 231.6 points, or 0.97 per cent.

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Updated On : 27 Apr 2026 | 4:07 PM IST

Markets fall on IT sell-off, high crude prices amid Hormuz tensions

Sensex drops 1,000 points as IT stocks slide sharply and crude oil spikes amid Strait of Hormuz uncertainty, while FPIs remain net sellers and brokerages turn cautious

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Updated On : 25 Apr 2026 | 12:07 AM IST

Sensex extends losses, falls 1200 pts intraday; Nifty below 23,900: Reasons

The Sensex touched a low of 76,403.87, down 1,260.13 points, or 1.6 per cent. Likewise, the Nifty 50 hit an intraday low of 23,813.65, down 359.4 points, or 1.4 per cent

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Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 4:09 PM IST

Market Close: Sensex slumps 1,000 points, Nifty ends below 23,900 on escalating West Asia tensions

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.96 per cent and 0.87 per cent down, respectively

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Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 4:01 PM IST

Tips Music extends rally on strong Q4, up 15% in 2 days; JM Fin retains Add

Tips Music's profit after tax (PAT) jumped 93 per cent year-on-year to ₹59 crore from 30.6 crore in Q4FY25

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Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 10:47 AM IST

Invesco MF launches Sensex, Nifty Bank index funds: Who should invest?

Invesco India BSE Sensex Index Fund will invest in companies which are constituents of the BSE Sensex Index in the same weights as in the Index

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Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 2:26 PM IST

Markets crash: Sensex down 823 pts intraday, Nifty at 24,135; key reasons

The Sensex touched a low of 77,693, down 823.43 points, or 1 per cent. Likewise, the Nifty 50 hit an intraday low of 24,134.8, down 243.3 points, or 1 per cent

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Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 10:41 AM IST

Benchmarks retreat amid sharp IT selloff as oil surge hits sentiment

Benchmark indices fell as IT stocks slumped and crude oil prices surged, with geopolitical tensions and profit-booking weighing on investor sentiment

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Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 12:19 AM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex snaps 3-day winning streak, falls 757 pts, Nifty ends below 24,400

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.19 per cent and 1.13 per cent higher, respectively.

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Updated On : 22 Apr 2026 | 3:50 PM IST

Hindalco likely to replace Trent in Sensex in upcoming June rejig

Analysts expect Hindalco to enter the Sensex in the semi-annual rebalance, replacing Trent, with potential passive inflows of ₹3,800 crore

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Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 10:57 PM IST

Stock Market Close: US-Iran ceasefire extension hope lifts Sensex 753 pts, Nifty near 24,600

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Tuesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.49 per cent and 0.88 per cent higher, respectively

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Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 3:47 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends flat, Nifty settles at 24,365 on uncertainty over US-Iran talks

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Monday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.18 per cent and 0.45 per cent down, respectively

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Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 3:47 PM IST

Markets log 2nd straight week of gains amid easing West Asia tensions

Benchmark indices rise for second week as easing geopolitical tensions and lower crude oil prices lift sentiment; broader markets outperform benchmarks

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Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 10:58 PM IST