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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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Sensex, Nifty surge as Donald Trump hints at timeline to end Iran war

Benchmarks surrender part of gains, end 1.6% higher; crude oil slips below $100 per barrel

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 10:34 PM IST

Stock market holiday: BSE, NSE closed today, March 31, for Mahavir Jayanti

All trading and settlement activities on the BSE and the NSE, including equities, derivatives, and the Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) segment, are suspended for the day

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Updated On : 31 Mar 2026 | 7:50 AM IST

Sensex at 2-year low; March selloff worst since Covid amid war fears

FPIs withdraw record ₹1.23 trillion this month

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Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 11:32 PM IST

Markets log worst year since FY20; oil rise, IT rout deepen losses

Oil price surge, persistent FPI outflows and IT sector slump drag markets to their weakest fiscal performance in six years despite strong domestic inflows

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Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 10:56 PM IST

Markets slide as West Asia tensions persist; oil tops $100 per barrel

Benchmark indices fell sharply as rising crude prices and escalating West Asia tensions unsettled investors, dragging markets to their longest weekly losing streak in months

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Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 11:05 PM IST

Markets crash: Sensex down 1,700 pts intraday, Nifty below 23k; key reasons

Stock Market crash today: Sensex and Nifty 50 snapped their two-day gaining streak on Friday after US President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to April 6

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Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 4:01 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex sinks 1,690 pts, Nifty at 22,820 on uncertainty over US-Iran talks

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: In the broader markets, both the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 2.24 per cent and 1.88 per cent down, respectively.

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Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 3:46 PM IST

Bulls charge! Sensex, Nifty zoom nearly 4% in 2 days; investors gain ₹17trn

In the past two trading sessions, the Sensex has surged more than 2,500 points, or nearly 3.5 per cent on a closing basis. Similarly, the Nifty 50 index has added nearly 800 points, or 3.5 per cent

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Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 4:17 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex soars 1,205 pts, Nifty ends at 23,306 on West Asia de-escalation hopes

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, both the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 2.30 per cent and 2.59 per cent higher, respectively

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Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 3:58 PM IST

Mkts rebound as US pauses Iran strikes; gains capped as oil recoups losses

Indian equities rallied after the US delayed strikes on Iran, but gains were capped by elevated oil prices and continued uncertainty around the conflict

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Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:19 PM IST

Bulls roar: Sensex zooms 1,750 pts, Nifty tops 23k intraday; key reasons

At the close, Sensex jumped 1,372.06 points or 1.89 per cent to settle at 74,068.45. Similarly, the Nifty 50 index ended 399.75 points or 1.78 per cent higher at 22,912

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Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 4:13 PM IST

Sensex zooms 1,500 points on ceasefire hope: Should you sell the rally?

Analysts believe a lot now depends on what Trump does after the 5-day ceasefire and how crude oil prices, bond yields play out.

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Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 9:20 AM IST

Manic Monday: Indices fall over 2.5%; de-escalation talks may lift mkts

Markets fell sharply on crude price concerns amid West Asia tensions, though hopes of de-escalation talks may support a rebound in equities and sentiment

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Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 11:45 PM IST

Sensex and Nifty rise after rout, volatile crude oil prices cap gains

Markets recover after sharp fall but rising crude prices and geopolitical tensions keep investors cautious, limiting gains despite strong intraday rebound

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Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 10:36 PM IST

Stock market close: Firm oil prices spark late sell-off; Sensex ends 326 pts up, Nifty near 23,100

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.67 per cent and 0.09 per cent higher, respectively.

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Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 4:02 PM IST

Bulls fight back: Sensex up 1100 pts intraday, Nifty at 23,300; key reasons

India VIX slipped 3 per cent, but remained elevated above 22, indicating heightened expectations of near-term volatility

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Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 2:05 PM IST

Stocks to Watch today: TCS, HDFC Bank, Nestle India, NTPC, JSW Cement

Stocks to Watch today, March 20: HDFC Bank, TCS, NTPC, JSW Cement, and Nestle India are among the top stocks to watch today

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Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:50 AM IST

₹12 trillion wiped out: Why are Sensex, Nifty falling today? Key reasons

Stock market crash today: India VIX, the fear gauge index, spiked more than 21 per cent to go past the 22 mark, indicating higher volatility in the near term

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Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 3:25 PM IST

Sensex, Nifty extend gains to third day on easing oil volatility

Sensex and Nifty extend gains for a third session on easing crude volatility and bargain buying, though geopolitical tensions and inflation risks continue to cap upside

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Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:49 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex surges 630 pts, Nifty tops 23,700; Oil holds $100-mark; Fed outcome eyed

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 1.94 per cent and 0.170 per cent higher, respectively

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Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 3:42 PM IST