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What is Sensex (BSE Sensex)? — Meaning, Definition & Example

Definition

Sensex is the benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), comprising 30 of the largest, most actively traded companies on the BSE. Full name is S&P BSE Sensitive Index. It was first compiled in 1986 with base year 1978-79.

💡 Real Example

When news says Sensex crossed 75,000 for the first time, it means the combined value of India's top 30 BSE-listed companies reached that milestone.

🇮🇳 Sensex (BSE Sensex) in Hindi / हिंदी में

सेंसेक्स (BSE सेंसेक्स) — सेंसेक्स बॉम्बे स्टॉक एक्सचेंज (BSE) का बेंचमार्क इंडेक्स है, जिसमें BSE पर सबसे अधिक कारोबार वाली 30 सबसे बड़ी कंपनियां शामिल हैं।

Sensex (BSE Sensex) (Hinglish) — Sensex Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) ka benchmark index hai jisme BSE ki 30 sabse badi aur active companies hain. Iska full name S&P BSE Sensitive Index hai.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sensex (BSE Sensex) in simple words?
Sensex is the benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), comprising 30 of the largest, most actively traded companies on the BSE. Full name is S&P BSE Sensitive Index. It was first compiled in 1986 with base year 1978-79.
Can you give an example of Sensex (BSE Sensex)?
When news says Sensex crossed 75,000 for the first time, it means the combined value of India's top 30 BSE-listed companies reached that milestone.
What is Sensex (BSE Sensex) meaning in Hindi?
In Hindi, Sensex (BSE Sensex) is called सेंसेक्स (BSE सेंसेक्स). सेंसेक्स बॉम्बे स्टॉक एक्सचेंज (BSE) का बेंचमार्क इंडेक्स है, जिसमें BSE पर सबसे अधिक कारोबार वाली 30 सबसे बड़ी कंपनियां शामिल हैं।