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S&P BSE Sensex Companies
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Company
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LTP
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Change
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Day Range
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Asian Paints |
₹3,200.00 |
-35.15 (-1.09%) |
₹3,195.95 - ₹3,237.00 |
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Axis Bank |
₹950.80 |
24.80 (2.68%) |
₹926.00 - ₹953.80 |
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Bajaj Finance |
₹7,043.05 |
20.05 (0.29%) |
₹7,012.55 - ₹7,090.00 |
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Bajaj Finserv |
₹1,458.10 |
1.55 (0.11%) |
₹1,456.40 - ₹1,472.95 |
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Bharti Airtel |
₹833.00 |
-3.20 (-0.38%) |
₹832.05 - ₹841.25 |
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H D F C |
₹2,643.20 |
-3.10 (-0.12%) |
₹2,641.50 - ₹2,661.95 |
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HCL Technologies |
₹1,137.00 |
0.10 (0.01%) |
₹1,136.85 - ₹1,149.95 |
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HDFC Bank |
₹1,604.50 |
-1.65 (-0.10%) |
₹1,602.25 - ₹1,617.00 |
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Hind. Unilever |
₹2,696.40 |
-19.95 (-0.73%) |
₹2,684.00 - ₹2,720.50 |
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ICICI Bank |
₹947.25 |
10.20 (1.09%) |
₹940.30 - ₹951.65 |
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IndusInd Bank |
₹1,300.90 |
12.80 (0.99%) |
₹1,284.00 - ₹1,306.00 |
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Infosys |
₹1,304.95 |
6.30 (0.49%) |
₹1,297.20 - ₹1,309.50 |
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ITC |
₹440.65 |
-2.55 (-0.58%) |
₹440.05 - ₹446.80 |
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Kotak Mah. Bank |
₹1,924.65 |
-15.10 (-0.78%) |
₹1,921.70 - ₹1,951.10 |
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Larsen & Toubro |
₹2,269.15 |
33.90 (1.52%) |
₹2,240.00 - ₹2,272.60 |
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M & M |
₹1,394.80 |
53.75 (4.01%) |
₹1,346.05 - ₹1,401.35 |
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Maruti Suzuki |
₹9,581.10 |
92.30 (0.97%) |
₹9,493.45 - ₹9,639.70 |
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Nestle India |
₹21,832.00 |
-208.60 (-0.95%) |
₹21,789.90 - ₹22,116.00 |
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NTPC |
₹174.15 |
-0.25 (-0.14%) |
₹173.65 - ₹176.20 |
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Power Grid Corpn |
₹235.50 |
0.90 (0.38%) |
₹234.80 - ₹237.95 |
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Reliance Industr |
₹2,476.80 |
21.85 (0.89%) |
₹2,458.10 - ₹2,483.70 |
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St Bk of India |
₹587.00 |
-0.20 (-0.03%) |
₹586.00 - ₹589.90 |
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Sun Pharma.Inds. |
₹1,009.70 |
10.35 (1.04%) |
₹998.65 - ₹1,017.55 |
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Tata Motors |
₹546.45 |
10.70 (2.00%) |
₹538.00 - ₹548.65 |
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Tata Steel |
₹109.35 |
1.35 (1.25%) |
₹107.80 - ₹109.90 |
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TCS |
₹3,289.60 |
-14.80 (-0.45%) |
₹3,285.00 - ₹3,325.85 |
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Tech Mahindra |
₹1,109.25 |
-13.05 (-1.16%) |
₹1,107.55 - ₹1,129.00 |
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Titan Company |
₹2,855.05 |
-4.55 (-0.16%) |
₹2,840.00 - ₹2,875.00 |
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UltraTech Cem. |
₹7,887.45 |
38.05 (0.48%) |
₹7,867.00 - ₹7,923.05 |
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Wipro |
₹404.50 |
-0.30 (-0.07%) |
₹404.00 - ₹409.60 |
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S&P BSE Sensex Sectors
| Sector Name | Advances | No Change | Declined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automobile | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Banks | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Cement | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Diamond, Gems and Jewellery | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Finance | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| FMCG | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Infrastructure Developers & Operators | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| IT - Software | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Paints/Varnish | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Pharmaceuticals | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Generation & Distribution | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Refineries | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Telecomm-Service | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tobacco Products | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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What is Sensex?
Whenever someone talks about the Indian Stock markets, the first word that comes to mind is the Sensex. So, what exactly is the meaning of Sensex, and why is it so popular?
To begin with, Sensex (abbreviation for Sensitive Index) is the oldest stock market index in India. Established in 1986, the index is operated by S&P (Standard and Poor’s).
It consists of the 30 most valued and traded companies on the BSE (formerly the Bombay Stock Exchange). The BSE Sensex reflects the market capital (float-adjusted) of these companies. The Sensex share price represents this value in both INR and USD. The USD counterpart of Sensex is named S&P BSE DOLLEX 30.
As the Sensex reflects the price movement in the heavyweights from different segments, it is used by investors as an indicator of the Indian Economy. By tracking the movement of the Sensex index, investors can predict the future movements of the economy.
For Ex: The high growth rate of the Indian economy during the last 2 decades has also been reflected by the Sensex. The Sensex surged from 3000 (in the year 2003) to an all-time high of 62245.43 in the October of 2021. This reflects the exponential growth in the Indian Economy and the positive investor sentiments.
The companies in BSE Sensex are added or deleted semiannually in June and December when the index is reviewed. But what are the criteria for the selection of these 30 companies?
- The companies should be listed on the BSE (for at least 6 months).
- The companies must be traded daily on BSE during the last 6 months, i.e., high liquidity.
- The companies should have a large or mega-market capitalization.
- Revenue of these companies must be generated from the core activities.
- The companies should focus on their sectors.
How is Sensex Calculated?
Initially, when the index was launched in 1986, the method used for calculating Sensex was the full market capitalization method. As a result, all the shares, whether available for active trading or not, were included. From September 1, 2003, onwards, the method was changed to float-adjusted market capitalization.
So, the Sensex share price is calculated on a float-adjusted basis. What does float-adjusted mean? It simply means that the market capitalization of a company is multiplied by the float factor, i.e., the percentage of total shares available for free trading in the stock markets. Free float excludes the shares held by employees, promoters, government, etc., that are not readily traded.
For Ex: Company X has a total number of issued shares of 10 lakhs in the market. Out of these shares, only 70% of the shares are freely tradeable on the stock exchange. Suppose the market price of a share is INR 1000. This is how Sensex will be calculated.
| Total Shares in Market for Company X | A | 10 lakhs |
| Market Price per share of Company X | B | INR 1000 |
| Total Market Capitalization | C = A*B | INR 100 Crores |
| Free-float factor (70%) | D | 0.7 |
| Free-Float Market Capitalization | E = C*D | INR 70 Crores |
To calculate the value of Sensex today live, the free-float market capitalization of all the 30 companies is added. Then the value is adjusted with the base index value of 1978-79. The base value of BSE Sensex in 1979 was 100. So, the formula becomes,
| Sensex today = Total Free-Float Market Capitalization x 100
Base Market Capitalization (1978-79) |
The constituents of Sensex are also changed every 6 months in June and December based on their average free-float market capitalization and average traded value during the last 6 months.
FAQs
The top 30 stocks based on market capitalization and average traded value are included in calculating the Sensex. These are called the constituents of Sensex or Sensex stocks.
Although the names in the ist can change every 6 months, these are the current index constituents:
- Asian Paints
- Axis Bank
- Bajaj Finance
- Bajaj Finserv
- Bharti Airtel
- Dr. Reddys’ Labs
- HCL Tech
- HDFC
- HDFC Bank
- Hindustan Unilever (HUL)
- ICICI Bank
- IndusInd Bank
- Infosys
- India Tobacco Company Limited (ITC)
- Kotak Mahindra Bank
- Larsen & Tubro (L&T)
- Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M)
- Maruti Suzuki
- Nestle
- NTPC
- Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL)
- Reliance Industries Limited
- State Bank of India
- Sun Pharma
- Tata Steel
- TCS
- Tech Mahindra
- Titan Company Limited
- UltraTech Cement
- Wipro
There are 2 ways in which you can invest in Sensex
- You can individually buy all the 30 stocks in the Sensex based on their weightage in the index.
- You can also buy an index fund that invests in the Sensex stocks on your behalf. It is a better option for retail investors as they get the benefit of scaled investments.
Investors and market analysts use Sensex as an indicator of the overall health of the Indian economy. The share markets move up and down based on the growth prospects of the economy. The Sensex today price is affected by the market forces of demand and supply that affect the share prices of the index constituents.
Every investment carries a certain degree of risk, and stock markets carry the risk of fluctuation in market prices. Sensex consists of heavyweight stocks from different sectors in the market. Hence, Sensex is naturally diversified. This reduces the market risk for investors. If the prices of some stocks fall, other stocks in the index cover your loss.
Moreover, the risk is calculated in the form of the Beta of a stock. A higher beta indicates more risk. The Beta for Sensex is 1, i.e., the risk in comparison to the market movement is low.
