SENSEX
Market basicsThe BSE’s index of 30 established companies, with continuous data back to 1979.
In plain terms
India’s oldest index and the one on the evening news.
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The BSE’s index of 30 established companies, with continuous data back to 1979.
India’s oldest index and the one on the evening news.
Bombay Stock Exchange, founded 1875 — Asia’s oldest exchange, home of the SENSEX.
The older exchange. More listed companies, much less trading volume.