The Sensex, also called the S&P BSE Sensex, is an index of 30 large and established companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange. It is one of the most widely followed indicators of Indian market performance.
How it is used
The index combines the movements of its constituent shares using a free-float market-capitalization method. This means companies with a larger publicly available market value have a greater influence on the index.
Key point
The Sensex is a benchmark, not a company or a guaranteed investment. Its movement reflects the combined performance of selected shares and can change every trading day.
