Sensex settles 573 points lower, Nifty below 24,800; Adani Ports falls 3%
The S&P BSE Sensex was down by 573.38 points to end at 81,118.60, while the NSE Nifty50 lost 169.60 points to close at 24,718.60.Â
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Sensex
The Sensex (Stock Exchange Sensitive Index) is the benchmark stock index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India. It represents the 30 largest and most actively traded companies listed on the BSE, spanning diverse sectors such as finance, IT, energy, and consumer goods. These companies are selected based on their market capitalization, liquidity, and sector representation, making the Sensex a key indicator of India's stock market performance.
Established in 1986, the Sensex serves as a barometer of investor sentiment and economic conditions in India. It is calculated using the free-float market capitalization method, which adjusts the weight of a stock based on the proportion of shares available for public trading.
Movements in the Sensex are influenced by factors like corporate earnings, government policies, global market trends, inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical events. A rising Sensex signals investor confidence and economic growth, whereas a decline may indicate market concerns.
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