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BSE Sensex

84,404.46
-592.7 (-0.70%)
Price as of 30 Oct 2025 15:52. Log in to view Live prices

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BSE Sensex Performance

Days Range

Low: 84,312.65
High: 84,906.95
Previous Close84997.13
Open84,750.9
52W Range85290.06 - 71425.01
P/E Ratio23.38

Sensex Stocks List

Company
LTP
Change
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Bse Sensex Sectors

Sector Name
Advances
No Change
Declined
Organization
BSE Sensex
Exchange
BSE
Founded Year
1986

How is BSE Sensex Value Calculated?

Initially, when the index was launched in 1986, the method used for calculating Sensex was the full market capitalisation method. As a result, all the shares, whether available for active trading or not, were included. From September 1st, 2003, onwards, the method was changed to float-adjusted market capitalisation.

So, the Sensex value is calculated on a float-adjusted basis. What does float-adjusted mean? It simply means that the market capitalisation 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 example, assume Company X has a total number of issued shares of ₹10 lakh 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 ₹1,000. This is how Sensex will calculate the free-float market capitalisation of the company:

 

Total Shares in Market for Company X

 A ₹10 lakh
Market Price per share of Company X B ₹1,000
Total Market Capitalisation C = A*B ₹100 crore
Free-float factor (70%) D 0.7
Free-Float Market Capitalisation E = C*D ₹70 crore

To calculate the value of Sensex today live, the free-float market capitalisation of all the 30 companies is added. Then the value is adjusted with the base index value of 1978-79. The base value of the BSE Sensex in 1979 was 100. So, the formula used is:

Value of Sensex = (Total free float market capitalisation/ Base free float market capitalisation) * Base period index value

Where,

Base period index value is 100, from 1978-79

The constituents of Sensex are also changed every 6 months in June and December based on their average free-float market capitalisation and average traded value during the last 6 months.

Selection Criteria for Scrips on BSE Sensex

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? Take a note:

  1. The companies should be listed on the BSE (for at least 6 months).
  2. The companies must be traded daily on BSE during the last 6 months, i.e., high liquidity.
  3. The companies should have a large or mega-market capitalisation. Here, large market cap means having market capitalisation between ₹7,000 crore and ₹20,000 crore and mega-cap means having market cap of over ₹20,000 crore.
  4. Revenue of these companies must be generated from the core activities.

BSE Sensex 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
You can invest in Sensex via Angel One in the following ways:
  • Index Funds and ETFs: Choose low-cost index funds or ETFs mirroring Sensex for a cost-effective, diversified investment.
  • Individual Stock Investment: Directly invest in individual Sensex stocks, ensuring a diverse portfolio based on thorough research.
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. 
The full form of the S&P BSE Sensex is the S&P Bombay Stock Exchange Sensitive Index. It is a stock market index of 30 well-established and financially sound companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.
Yes, it's possible to engage in trading S&P BSE Sensex futures and options contracts. This strategy is more involved than investing in Sensex stocks or ETFs, so it's essential to conduct thorough research and possibly consult a financial advisor.
The full form of Sensex is "Stock Exchange Sensitive Index."
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