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    Sensex at 40: Big drawdowns, faster recoveries and an index that offers stability despite constant churn

    The Sensex’s four-decade history is defined not by uninterrupted growth, but by repeated resets, absorbed through changes in leadership, sector weights and market structure, while preserving its role as India’s primary equity benchmark.

    Khushi Keswani
    December 26, 2025 / 14:05 IST
    Sensex at 40: Big drawdowns, faster recoveries and an index that keeps changing
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