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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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    • Stock market holidays 2026: NSE, BSE to remain open for just 3 sessions next week

      Stock exchanges will remain closed next week for Shri Mahavir Jayanti and Good Friday, leading to a shortened trading week.

    • Nifty could slip to 22k on break of next support, say analysts; check key levels ahead of truncated trading week

      Sensex, Nifty declined about 9.5 percent since the US-Israeli conflict involving Iran began on February 28.

    • Markets post fifth straight weekly loss on US-Iran war, longest losing streak in 8 months: Here are winners and losers

      HDFC Bank slid 3.1% in its fifth consecutive weekly drop, marking its longest losing run in six years

    • Taking Stock: Bears drag Nifty below 22,850; Sensex tanks 1,690 pts; rupee weakens to record low

      For the week, both the BSE Sensex and Nifty50 ended 1.2% lower.

    • Live: Nifty extends losing streak to 5th week; rupee hits new low | Closing Bell

      Markets slip again as Nifty falls below 23,000, marking its fifth straight weekly loss. Broad-based selling hits auto, PSU banks, and midcaps, while IT stocks offer limited support. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Vishnu Kant Upadhyay, Assistant Vice President – Research & Advisory at Master Capital Services Limited and Kranthi Bathini - Equity strategist at WealthMills securities pvt ltd

    • War uncertainty looms, can Nifty defend 23,000? Oil above $105/bbl | Opening Bell

      Global markets remain volatile amid rising Iran tensions and mixed signals from the US. Trump delays strike decision by 10 days as talks continue, while oil stays above $105. Wall Street tumbles, Asian markets trade weak, and GIFT Nifty signals a gap-down start. Can Nifty hold 23,000?

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

      Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday and were down over a volatile week after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran to end the war were going "very well" and announced he would pause attacks on the country's energy plants for 10 days.

    • West Asia war to hit India Inc earnings beyond Q1 FY27; 2026 may stay a sideways market: Robin Arya

      With continuous absorption from DIIs and domestic flows, Robin Arya does not see a classic “crash” or a full-blown panic playing out at the index level.

    • Closing Bell: Market snaps 2-day gains; Nifty below 22,850, Sensex crashes 1,600 pts

      All sectoral indices closed in the red, led by sharp losses in PSU banks and realty, which declined around 3% each. Media, auto, consumer durables, capital goods, and private banks also saw significant selling pressure, falling 2% each. Broader markets mirrored the weakness, with the Nifty Midcap index dropping 2% and the Smallcap index declining 1.7%. Among Nifty constituents, top losers included Shriram Finance, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, InterGlobe Aviation, Reliance Industries, and Bajaj Finance, while ONGC, TCS, Wipro, Bharti Airtel, and Coal India were among the few gainers.

    • Gift Nifty indicates muted start for Dalal Street on Friday amid West Asia tensions

      Oil prices rose to around USD 105 per barrel after Iran denied any talks with the US.

    • Daily Voice: India’s FY27 growth story is intact despite Middle East tensions, says Qode’s Gaurav Didwania

      Oil can certainly spike on supply fears, but unless there is a prolonged and meaningful disruption to physical supplies, prices may not sustain at levels that derail global growth, Gaurav Didwania of Qode Advisors said.

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

      Trading on the NSE and the BSE will resume on March 27 (Friday).

    • 23,400 seen as key resistance for Nifty, move beyond it could trigger fresh leg of rally, say experts

      Analysts said the near-term trend may remain positive as long as the index holds above 23,000.

    • Taking Stock: Market extends gains; Nifty above 23,300, Sensex rises 1,205 pts

      Biggest Nifty gainers on the Nifty were Shriram Finance, UltraTech Cement, Grasim Industries, Bajaj Finance, Adani Enterprises, while losers were Tech Mahindra, TCS, Bharat Electronics, Power Grid Corp.

    • Live: Sensex surges 2,500 pts in 2 days amid hopes of war de-escalation | Closing Bell

    • Stock Market Holiday 2026: Are NSE, BSE shut on Thursday or Friday for Shri Ram Navami? Check full list of market holidays

      MCX will be closed only for the morning session on Thursday, and will resume normal trading in the evening session.

    • Bull run continues: Sensex settles 1,200 pts higher, Nifty ends above 23,300; US-Iran ceasefire hopes among key factors behind rally

      Sensex, Nifty extended gains on Wednesday on reports that the U.S. is seeking a month-long ceasefire in its war with ​Iran.

    • Relief rally to continue amid Trump's peace talks; Oil below $100/bbl | Opening Bell

      US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has agreed not to pursue nuclear weapons, calling it a “big present” and saying the United States is now in its “best bargaining position” with the ability to control outcomes it wants. However, Iran has denied holding any talks with the US as the conflict drags into its fourth week. Trump has also amplified Shehbaz Sharif’s mediation offer to help resolve the Middle East crisis, while reports suggest Washington has sent a 15-point proposal aimed at ending the war. Meanwhile, Iran claims that the US and Israel struck the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant again, even as Tehran reportedly allowed the passage of non-hostile vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Asian markets traded higher, with South Korean stocks leading regional gains, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose in the range of 1–3%. US futures moved higher after a weak Tuesday session on Wall Street, where the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.1%, the NASDAQ Composite dropped 0.8%, and the S&P 500 fell 0.3%. In commodities, Brent Crude declined 6% to fall below $100 per barrel after Trump signalled possible talks with Iran. Back home, foreign institutional investors were net sellers of equities worth ₹8,009 crore on Tuesday, while domestic institutional investors net bought shares worth ₹5,867 crore. Meanwhile, GIFT Nifty indicates a positive start for Indian markets.

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

      Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) extended their selling streak for the 18th consecutive session on March 24, offloading equities worth over ₹8,000 crore. In contrast, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) remained supportive, purchasing equities worth ₹5,867 crore

    • Daily Voice: Iran de-escalation remains highly uncertain; near-term market view stays cautious, says OmniScience's Ashwini Shami

      From a longer-term perspective, a nearly two-year price correction and a sharp fall of around 15 percent in recent weeks have increased the attractiveness of Indian equities, said OmniScience's Ashwini Shami. According to him, the current Middle East crisis is expected to have a limited impact on the long-term earnings potential of Indian listed companies, as most of them are focused on the domestic economy.

    • Closing Bell: Nifty above 23,300, Sensex up 1,205 pts as relief rally continues for second session

      All the sectoral indices ended in the green with consumer durable index surged 3.5%, while realty, pharma, PSU Bank, metal, auto, FMCG, capital goods up 2% each. Biggest Nifty gainers on the Nifty were Shriram Finance, UltraTech Cement, Grasim Industries, Bajaj Finance, Adani Enterprises, while losers were Tech Mahindra, TCS, Bharat Electronics, Power Grid Corp. Nifty Midcap index added 2.3% and smallcap index rose 2.6%.

    • Taking Stock: Markets rebound; Nifty ends above 22,900, Sensex surges 1,372 pts

      All 16 major sectors logged gains. The broader small-caps and mid-caps added 2.6% each.

    • Live: Risk-on rally returns to D-Street; Brent stays above $100/bbl | Closing Bell

      Description Indian markets witness a strong relief rally after Donald Trump’s de-escalation remarks ease geopolitical concerns. The Nifty 50 reclaims the 23,000 mark on weekly expiry while the BSE Sensex surges over 1,400 points, rising around 2%. All sectoral indices trade in the green with strong buying in broader markets. Banking and auto stocks lead the gains as market breadth remains positive with 43 Nifty stocks advancing. Meanwhile, oil prices move back above $100 per barrel after Iran rejects Trump’s claims, keeping global markets cautious.

    • Sensex settles nearly 1,400 pts higher, Nifty ends above 22,900: US-Iran ceasefire report among key factors behind market rise

      Sensex, Nifty rebounded following a media report claiming Mojtaba Khamenei has agreed to negotiate with the US; however, there is no official confirmation from Iran yet.

    • Markets set to see relief rally amid positive global cues; Oil back above $100/bbl | Opening Bell

      Global markets saw strong momentum after Donald Trump announced a five-day halt on US strikes against Iran, claiming Tehran wants to negotiate—though Iran denied any talks. Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue Israeli strikes in Lebanon, including attacks targeting Beirut and surrounding suburbs. On Wall Street, equities surged with the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping 600 points, while the S&P 500 and NASDAQ Composite gained about 1%, marking their best session since early February. US futures edged higher following the rally, while the US 10-year Treasury yield slipped to around 4.3%. Oil prices rebounded after a sharp drop tied to easing Middle East tensions. Brent Crude climbed back above $100 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate traded near $90. Precious metals also stabilized, with Gold and Silver trimming earlier losses. Asian markets rallied amid hopes of easing geopolitical risks, even as Japan reported core inflation at 1.6% in February, slightly below estimates. Back home, GIFT Nifty indicated a gap-up opening for Indian equities.

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