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    SENSEX is also known as BSE Sensex. It stands for Stock Exchange Sensitive Index and is the stock market index for the Bombay Stock Exchange which calculates the movement on BSE. A stock market analyst Deepak Mohoni termed the word Sensex which was a blend of words ‘Sensitive’ and ‘Index’. It is a free-float market-weighted stock market index of 30 well-established and financially sound companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange. The 30 constituent companies which are some of the largest and most actively traded stocks, are representative of various industrial sectors of the Indian economy. It was launched January 1. The base value of the SENSEX was taken as 100 on 1 April 1979 and its base year as 1978-1979. The index is calculated based on a free float capitalisation method, a variation of the market capitalisation method. Instead of using a company's outstanding shares it uses its float, or shares that are readily available for trading. Free Floating capital implies total capitalization less Directors shareholding. As per free float capitalisation methodology, the level of index at any point of time reflects the free float market value of 30 constituent stocks relative to a base period. The market capitalisation of a company is determined by multiplying the price of its stock by the number of shares issued by corporate actions, replacement of scrips. More

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    • Does today's last-hour selling indicate more downside for Sensex, Nifty? Here's what analysts say

      Immediate support for Nifty is placed in the 24,350-24,300 zone, which had acted as a strong base in August 2025.

    • Taking Stock: Market bloodbath on rising US-Iran tensions; Sensex slumps 1,123 pts, Nifty ends below 24,500

      Broader indices underperformed the main indices with Nifty Midcap and smallcap indices falling 2% each.

    • LIVE | Nifty extends selloff for the 3rd day as Iran-US tensions continue | Closing Bell

      Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Osho Krishan, Sr. Analyst - Technical & Derivative Research, Angel One Ltd and Kranthi Bathini, Equity strategist at WealthMills securities pvt ltd

    • Sensex recovers nearly 1,000 pts from day's low, Nifty reclaims 24,550: Key reasons behind market rebound

      Nifty reclaimed the 24,400 mark, considered a key technical level by market participants.

    • Sensex settles 1,100 pts lower, Nifty ends below 24,500: Raging Middle East conflict among key factors behind market decline

      Sensex, Nifty declined up to 2 percent as West Asia crisis spook investors.

    • Iran War Rages On, Global Market Sell Off Continues: What Next For Nifty? | Opening Bell

      Dollar Gains, Brent Oil surges to $81. Can Trump’s Promise of Securing Strait of Hormuz Lead To a Recovery In Markets?

    • First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade

      Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) extended their selling for the third consecutive session on March 2, offloading equities worth Rs 3,295 crore. On the other hand, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) continued their buying streak for the fifth straight day, purchasing equities worth over Rs 8,593 crore.

    • Daily Voice: Middle East strain to persist despite avoiding full-scale war, says Client Associates' Rohit Sarin

      Geopolitical conflicts tend to evolve in unexpected ways, particularly when multiple stakeholders are involved and strategic interests overlap, said Rohit Sarin of Client Associates.

    • Closing Bell: Sensex crashes 1,123 pts, Nifty below 24,500 as US-Iran tensions intensify

      Except IT, all other sectoral indices ended in the red, with Infra, PSU Bank, Realty, Media, Oil & gas, Auto, Metal down 2-4%. Nifty Midcap and smallcap indices down 2% each. Tata Steel, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, SBI Life Insurance, L&T, JSW Steel were among major losers on the Nifty, while gainers included Coal India, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, Tech Mahindra.

    • Sensex, Nifty set for weak start on March 4 as Gift Nifty falls 700 pts on US-Iran tensions

      South Korea's Kospi crashed more than 7% in its worst session since August 2024 amid rising geopolitical risks.

    • Daily Voice: Nifty seen ending 2026 up 10-15%; no major Q4 disruption in base case, says Divam Sharma

      The key monitorable remains crude. If oil stabilizes, broader markets should absorb the geopolitical noise relatively quickly, said Divam Sharma.

    • India markets seen resilient to US-Iran-Israel tensions; risk rises if oil remains high

      The current assessment is that US doesn’t want a protracted war and is likely to terminate it in a matter of 4-6 weeks. In that case, the Indian markets should be quite resilient.

    • Stock market holiday today: BSE, NSE to remain shut on account of Holi

      Trading in equities, equity derivatives, securities lending and borrowing (SLBs), currency derivatives, and interest rate derivatives will remain shut for the day on both the BSE and the NSE.

    • Sensex, Nifty crash 1.2%, VIX surges 25%: Where should investors go long amid West Asia war? Here's what analysts say

      Analysts advised adopting a staggered investment approach over the next four to eight weeks instead of attempting to time the market bottom.

    • Taking Stock: Sensex sinks 1,048 pts, Nifty below 24,900 on rising US-Iran tensions

      Biggest Nifty losers were L&T, Interglobe Aviation, Adani Ports, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Adani Enterprises, while gainers included Bharat Electronics, Sun Pharma, ONGC, Dr Reddy's Labs and Hindalco.

    • Live: Sensex, Nifty drop over 1% amid Iran-US tensions; India VIX soars | Closing Bell

      #MarketUpdate | Risk-off sentiment swept across D-Street today as the Sensex slipped over 1,400 points, falling nearly 2%, while the Nifty extended losses for the second consecutive day, trading below 24,750. Heightened market volatility kept investors cautious, with the India VIX surging 28%. All sectoral indices came under pressure, with auto, oil & gas, and realty stocks among the worst hit. Crude-sensitive stocks showed mixed reactions: ONGC and Oil India gained amid a crude oil spike, while other companies continued to face selling pressure.

    • Live: War rhetoric to fuel risk-off trade as Trump signals more Iran action | Opening Bell

      Live: War rhetoric to fuel risk-off trade as Trump signals more Iran action | Opening Bell

    • First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade

      On February 27, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 7536 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought equities worth over ₹12,000 crore.

    • Closing Bell: Nifty below 24,900, Sensex slips 1,048 pts on rising middle east tension

      Biggest Nifty losers were L&T, Interglobe Aviation, Adani Ports, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Adani Enterprises, while gainers included Bharat Electronics, Sun Pharma, ONGC, Dr Reddy's Labs and Hindalco. Except metals, all other sectoral indices ended lower with Auto, Consumer Durables, Oil & Gas down 2 percent each. The Nifty midcap and smallcap indices fell 1.5 percent each.

    • Oil price pressures may hit trade and inflation, but macro remains resilient: INVasset PMS' Anirudh Garg

      A further 5% correction cannot be ruled out if crude prices spike sharply or if global risk appetite weakens. Equity markets tend to react quickly to geopolitical uncertainty, especially when oil volatility influences inflation and currency movements simultaneously, said INVasset PMS' Anirudh Garg.

    • MC Interview: Narnolia’s Shailendra Kumar warns Gulf tensions could trigger 5% market drop, full‑blown US-Iran war likely

      The current environment is admittedly clouded by uncertainty — the US-Iran conflict and the ongoing debate around AI's economic impact are creating visible headwinds for market sentiment, said Narnolia's Shailendra Kumar.

    • Daily Voice: Ankur Jhaveri flags caution as Iran tensions risk global spillovers, urges focus on strong domestic stories

      FII flows will be vulnerable to these developments like geopolitical tensions, which means EMs markets could see further pressure in short term, said Ankur Jhaveri of JM Financial.

    • Dalal Street This Week: US-Iran tensions, oil prices, US jobs, PMI numbers among 10 key factors to watch

      On Monday, the market is expected to see a gap-down opening following the Middle East tensions, while auto stocks will react to the February numbers announced on March 1. In the truncated week ahead, selling pressure may widen only if there are major oil and gas supply concerns, as that would increase trade costs and impact inflation and the fiscal deficit.

    • Daily Voice: Market sentiment unlikely to improve until three key factors stabilise, says Alpha Capital’s Pankaj Kumar

      There can be delays in private capex as capex expansion depends on many factors such as demand uncertainty due to tariffs, and raw materials prices fluctuations, said Alpha Capital’s Pankaj Kumar.

    • Daily Voice: Bay Capital's Nikunj Doshi advises focusing on four secular themes for portfolio allocation

      Bay Capital's Nikunj Doshi believes that current phase of market provides opportunities for identifying long-term investments. USD and Gold are considered best hedges against global volatility and will continue to remain strong as long as geopolitical tensions remain high.

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