Sensex Index
In short
The Sensex rose by 685 points on 6 October 2026, closing at 73,067.81. This surge was driven by gains in pharmaceutical, banking, and oil and gas stocks ahead of the RBI policy announcement.
In plain words
The Sensex is a list of the most important companies trading on the Bombay Stock Exchange. It acts like a thermometer to show if the Indian stock market is doing well or poorly.
A simple example
If large companies like Reliance or Kotak Mahindra Bank see their share prices rise significantly, the Sensex value will go up.
Why it matters
It helps investors understand the health of the Indian economy at a glance. Changes in the index signal whether people are feeling confident or worried about businesses.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse the Sensex with the Nifty, which tracks different companies on the National Stock Exchange.
Sources
- Sensex surges 685 points, Nifty reclaims 22,750 ahead of RBI policy outcome
- Stock Markets End Higher As Sensex Rises Over 680 Points, Nifty Tests 22,800
- Sensex, Nifty close higher ahead of RBI monetary policy outcome; capital goods, banks, pharma stocks lead gains
- Stock Market Today Highlights: BSE Sensex surges 685 points; Nifty50 holds above 22,770