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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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    • Live: Nifty slips below 26,100-mark but ends the week marginally higher | Closing Bell

      Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Aamar Deo Singh-Sr Vice President, Angelone and Sandeep Bagla, CEO, TRUST Mutual Fund.

    • Sensex settles 350 pts lower, Nifty below 26,050: FII selling among key factors behind market fall

      Sensex and Nifty declined, driven primarily by continued foreign fund outflows and rising crude oil prices.

    • Live: Will Nifty continue to struggle to mount above 26,200? | Opening Bell

      The Nifty extended its consolidation amid holiday-thinned volumes, struggling to sustain levels above 26,200. Early gains faded as selling pressure emerged after mid-session, dragging the index to close near the day’s low, down 35 points at 26,142. IT stocks remained a key drag for the second straight session following H-1B visa rule changes, while media, realty and metal stocks outperformed in an otherwise weak market. Broader markets were mixed, with midcaps declining and smallcaps edging higher. This morning, global cues were largely positive. Asian markets open positive amid holiday-thinned trade, while US markets ticked higher overnight. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Nilesh Jain, Head VP- Derivative and Technical Research, Centrum Broking and Mayuresh Joshi, Director - Research, Marketsmithindia.com.

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

      On December 24, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth Rs 1,721 crore, extending their selling streak for the third consecutive session, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased equities of Rs 2,381 crore, providing a cushion to the market.

    • Daily Voice: Sandeep Bagla flags earnings recovery as key 2026 challenge; sees gold, silver rally continuing on inflation risks

      Banks and financial services are relatively safer investment options for 2026 as the credit costs are low, monetary easing is underway and valuations are reasonable, said Sandeep Bagla.

    • Closing Bell: Sensex closes 350 pts lower, Nifty ends below 26,050; financials, IT weigh

      Eight of the 16 major sectors logged weekly gains

    • Daily Voice: Avinash Agarwal explains why real estate sector can be a good contra bet for 2026

      Avinash Agarwal believes 2026 will be much better for the mid and small-cap segment given that the earnings growth is expected to improve and the full benefit of rate cuts, GST reforms, and other announcements will flow into the economy.

    • Stock market holiday today: BSE, NSE to remain shut for Christmas

      On December 24, the Indian equity indices ended with marginal losses, following a volatile trading session marked by muted volumes ahead of the Christmas holiday.

    • Taking Stock: Sensex, Nifty down marginally amid volatility; FMCG, PSU Bank, pharma drag

      The market will remain shut on Thursday, December 25 on account of Christmas.

    • Live: Nifty directionless on Christmas eve, slips below 26,150 | Closing Bell

      Sensex, Nifty at day's low as selling pressure persists; pharma, IT weigh. Benchmark indices extended losses in late afternoon trade, with the Sensex and Nifty slipping over 0.1 percent amid sustained selling pressure. Weakness in pharma, IT and select FMCG heavyweights continued to drag the market, while gains in autos, healthcare and a few infrastructure stocks offered limited support. Market breadth stayed firmly negative, underscoring a cautious tone as the session progressed.

    • Sensex settles 300 pts lower from day’s high, Nifty ends below 26,150: 3 key reasons behind market decline

      Sensex, Nifty see profit booking in select sectors amid continued selling by foreign institutional investors.

    • Sensex gains 300 pts from day's low, Nifty above 26,200: Positive global cues among key factors behind market rise

      Sensex, Nifty rose as value buying was seen in select sectors after early declines, as brokerages are upbeat on better returns in 2026.

    • Closing Bell: Sensex sheds 116 pts, Nifty below 26,150; media gains, IT drags

      Trent, Shriram Finance, Apollo Hospitals, UltraTech Cement, Adani Ports were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Interglobe Aviation, Wipro, Dr Reddy's Labs, Sun Pharma, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles. Except media and metal, all other sectoral indices ended in the red with Information Technology, Oil & Gas, Pharma, PSU Bank down 0.4% each. The BSE midcap index was down 0.4 percent and smallcap index ended flat.

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

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    • Daily Voice: Sanjay Chawla favours consumer discretionary, healthcare; earnings growth to improve in Q3 FY26

      IT and healthcare appear promising at this juncture which are both export-oriented, said Sanjay Chawla.

    • Taking Stock: Sensex, Nifty end flat in rangebound session; IT top drag

      Nearly 100 stocks hit 52-week high, including NMDC, Hindustan Copper, Vodafone Idea, City Union Bank, UPL, NALCO, Hindustan Zinc, Eicher Motors, MCX India, Maruti Suzuki, Laurus Labs, M&M Financial, among others.

    • Sensex falls nearly 200 pts from day's high, Nifty below 26,200: 5 key reasons behind market decline

      Sensex, Nifty declined as traders remained cautious amid expectations of subdued trading volumes during the holiday-shortened Christmas week.

    • Are markets heading for Santa rally? Analysts advise investors to exercise cautious optimism

      The 'Santa rally' refers to a sharp uptick in the stock markets around Christmas and New Year despite the absence of foreign institutional investors (FII).

    • Sensex settles 200 pts higher from day’s low, Nifty ends above 26,150: Positive global cues among key factors behind market rebound

      Sensex, Nifty declined investors stepped in to buy select stocks after the early decline.

    • Live: Will Nifty extend gains to third day and reclaim record highs? | Opening Bell

      Markets began the week on a strong note, with the Nifty ending at the day’s high and holding above 26,150. The benchmark gained 206 points to close at 26,172, its best closing level since December 5, supported by a gap-up start that helped it break out of its recent consolidation phase. The rally was broad-based, led by strength in IT, metal and auto stocks, while midcaps and smallcaps outperformed with gains of 0.84% and 1.17% respectively. Investors will now track key UK and US GDP data later this week. This morning, global cues were xxx. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Ajit Mishra--SVP,  Research, Religare Broking and Sneha Poddar, VP -Research, Wealth Management, Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

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

      On December 22, 2025, FIIs turned net sellers of Indian equities worth Rs 457 crore, while DIIs continued their buying streak with net purchases of Rs 4,058 crore

    • Daily Voice | Strong asset quality seen for banks, NBFCs in FY26; IT services a dark horse, AI risks to watch: Manish Gunwani

      With reasonably healthy current account and inflation, Manish Gunwani thinks bright chances of the rupee having a much better year ahead.

    • Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex, Nifty trade flat; Coal India, Shriram Finance, NTPC top gainers

      Benchmark indices were trading largely flat in a tightly range-bound session on Tuesday afternoon, with only marginal gains. gains in energy, metals and select heavyweight stocks were offset by pressure on IT majors. Infosys, TCS and Wipro were among the top drags, while Coal India, Shriram Finance and UltraTech Cement featured among the key gainers.

    • Taking Stock: Nifty closes above 26,150, Sensex gains 638 pts; IT, metal shares lead gains

      Biggest Nifty gainers were Shriram Finance, Trent, Wipro, Infosys, Bharti Airtel, while losers included SBI, HDFC Life, Cipla, Tata Consumer, Kotak Mahindra Bank.

    • Live: Broad-based buying lifts D-Street for 2nd day, Nifty above 26,100 | Closing Bell

      Sensex surges over 500 points, Nifty above 26,100. Nifty extends its winning streak to the second day. IT and metal counters see strong buying interest. Consumer durable stocks cool off from their highs. India VIX rises 2% but remains at record lows. Broader markets outperform benchmark indices. Midcap and smallcap indices shine for the third straight day. Nifty 50 gainers include Shriram Finance, Trent and Infosys. Nifty 50 losers are SBI Life, SBI and HDFC Life.

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