The Sensex, India’s benchmark stock market index, closed at 77,860 on Friday, marking its third consecutive decline with a 0.3% drop. Investor profit-booking, driven by anticipation of a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rate cut and foreign fund outflows, contributed to the downward trend. The RBI reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25% to stimulate economic growth, the first such cut in almost five years. The bank maintained a “neutral stance,” contrary to some investors’ expectations of further liquidity injection through a cash reserve ratio (CRR) reduction. Financial and state-owned companies weighed heavily on the index. ITC, a diversified conglomerate, fell over 2% after reporting a 7.3% decline in consolidated net profit for the December quarter, citing weak demand and rising input costs. Despite recent losses, the Sensex gained 0.5% for the week, its second consecutive weekly gain, boosted by a personal tax reduction initiative in the Union Budget designed to stimulate domestic demand.
The Sensex, officially the BSE SENSEX Stock Market Index, has decreased by 279 points (0.36%) since the start of 2025 based on contract for difference (CFD) trading that tracks this benchmark. The index reached its all-time high of 85,978.25 in September 2024.
Trading Economics’ global macro models and analyst forecasts project the Sensex to reach 76,338.06 by the end of this quarter and 72,951.29 within 12 months.
The table below shows recent performance data for the Sensex and Nifty 50 indices:
| Indexes | Price | Day | Month | Year | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIFTY 50 | 23,559.95 | -43.40 | -0.18% | -0.54% | 8.48% |
| SENSEX | 77,860.19 | -197.97 | -0.25% | -0.37% | 9.00% |
The following table displays key components of the Sensex and their recent performance:
| Components | Price | Day | Year | MCap | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Consultancy | 4,029.40 | -53.35 | -1.31% | -2.53% | 166.63B |
| HDFC Bank | 1,732.75 | -11.10 | -0.64% | 23.50% | 150.46B |
| Bharti Airtel | 1,676.75 | 57.00 | 3.52% | 46.81% | 109.09B |
| ICICI Bank | 1,256.90 | -15.50 | -1.22% | 27.05% | 100.88B |
| Reliance Industries | 1,266.70 | -14.85 | -1.16% | -12.73% | 97.96B |
The Trading Economics SENSEX (BSE30) is a CFD index tracking the 30 largest companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange, selected based on liquidity, trading volume, and industry representation. It’s a free-float market capitalization-weighted index derived primarily from over-the-counter trading. For official data, refer to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) website.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Unit | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77860.19 | 78058.16 | 85978.25 | 113.28 | 1979 – 2025 | points | Daily |
Key economic indicators impacting the Indian economy and Sensex performance include inflation, interest rates, and unemployment.
| Related | Last | Previous | Unit | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India Inflation Rate | 5.22 | 5.48 | percent | Dec 2024 |
| India Interest Rate | 6.25 | 6.50 | percent | Feb 2025 |
| India Unemployment Rate | 8.30 | 8.00 | percent | Dec 2024 |
Global market trends and economic news can also influence the Sensex. Factors like commodity prices, currency fluctuations, and international stock market performance can affect investor sentiment and trading activity.