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BSE SENSEX

BSE SENSEX

₹79,802.79+₹759.05 (0.96%) TodayLast updated on 29 Nov, 2024 | 15:59 IST

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BSE SENSEX Performance

Financial performance
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Open
₹79,032.99
Close
₹79,043.74
Day range
₹79,026.18 - ₹79,923.90
Year Range
₹68,274.47 - ₹85,978.25
BSE SENSEX

About Sensex

Sensex (Sensitivity Index), an index of the BSE, is a collection of the stocks of India’s 30 financially robust companies. Sensex serves as a barometer for gauging the overall economic sentiment and industry-specific advancements. It is a benchmark against which investors can compare their portfolio stocks and take better investment decisions. For instance, when the Sensex goes up, it indicates that stock prices are generally rising. Conversely, if the Sensex goes down, it suggests that there is a general decrease in share prices.

Sensex (also known as BSE 30) was launched on January 1, 1986 and the index was named by stock market expert Deepak Mohini. It initially was a basket of 100 companies but later the number of companies was reduced to 30. Sensex is the oldest index in India. As per BSE, it shares time series data from 1979. It is operated by Standard & Poor's (S&P).

Sensex Calculation

The BSE Sensex calculates its value using the Free Float Market Capitalisation method. Before September 1, 2003, it used the Weighted Market Capitalisation method. Once the 30 stocks for the index are chosen, the Free Float Market Capitalisation method is used to find the index value.

Here's how it works exactly:

  • Determining Free Float Market Capitalisation:
    Free Float Market Capitalisation = Market Capitalisation * Free Float Factor.Free Float Factor is the percentage of a company's total shares available for public trading. It excludes shares held by promoters and government.

  • Calculating Market Capitalisation:
    Market Capitalisation = Share price per piece* number of shares issued by the company.

  • Sensex Value Calculation:
    Value of Sensex = (Total Free Float Market Capitalisation / Base Market Capitalisation) * Base period index value.

The base period for Sensex calculation is 1978-79, with a base value index of 100.

Highlights
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52 week high
85,978.25
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52 week low
66,610.35
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Top sectors
Financial Services, Information Technology, Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
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Top stocks
RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD, TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LTD, HDFC BANK LTD
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Recent Additions to BSE SENSEX
ADANI PORTS AND SPECIAL ECONOM, JSW STEEL LTD
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Recent Removals to BSE SENSEX
WIPRO LTD

BSE SENSEX Key indicators

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52 week high
₹85,978.25
52 week low
₹66,610.35
Constituents
30
Market cap category
Large cap
%1Y returns
+19.13%

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BSE SENSEX Historical Data

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DayOpenCloseChange %
Fri, Nov 29 2024
₹79,032.99
₹79,802.79
+0.96%
Thu, Nov 28 2024
₹80,281.64
₹79,043.74
-1.48%
Wed, Nov 27 2024
₹80,121.03
₹80,234.08
+0.29%
Tue, Nov 26 2024
₹80,415.47
₹80,004.06
-0.13%
Mon, Nov 25 2024
₹80,193.47
₹80,109.85
+1.25%
Fri, Nov 22 2024
₹77,349.74
₹79,117.11
+2.54%
Thu, Nov 21 2024
₹77,711.11
₹77,155.79
-0.54%
Tue, Nov 19 2024
₹77,548.00
₹77,578.38
+0.31%

BSE SENSEX FAQs

What is BSE SENSEX

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The BSE SENSEX is the leading index of the Bombay Stock Exchange, showcasing 30 prominent stocks.

What is the BSE SENSEX value today?

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BSE SENSEX value today is 79,802.79.

What is today's high and low value of BSE SENSEX?

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Today's high is 79,923.90 and low is 79,026.18 for BSE SENSEX.

What is today's opening value of BSE SENSEX?

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The opening value of BSE SENSEX today is 79,032.99 .

What is the shareholder returns of BSE SENSEX in the last 5 years?

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5 year return data is not available for this index right now. This might be because the index is less than 5 year old. If that is not the case, please check after sometime.