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Sensex today — live BSE Sensex level
Live BSE Sensex level with today's points change, day range and the broader market context behind the move.
Last updated 26 Oct 2026, 02:17 am IST
BSE Sensex
Open
73,665.64
High
73,766.51
Low
72,452.37
Prev close
74,729.27
Last traded
73,123.83
down 2.15%
Day range
72,452.37 – 73,766.51
52-week range
71,293 – 86,159
Advances / declines
14 / 37
51 large caps
Other Indian indices right now
| Name | Last | Change | % Change | Day range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 ^NSEI | ₹22,600.00 | -546.15 | -2.36% | 22,372.00 – 22,787.25 |
| Bank Nifty ^NSEBANK | ₹54,287.35 | -1556.65 | -2.79% | 53,942.35 – 54,990.50 |
| Nifty IT ^CNXIT | ₹31,995.50 | +71.40 | +0.22% | 31,144.30 – 33,138.60 |
| India VIX ^INDIAVIX | ₹16.86 | +2.80 | +19.91% | 15.27 – 17.10 |
Top gainers now
Session snapshot
- • Market pulse reads 30/100 — risk-off.
- • NIFTY 50 is trading lower at 22,600 (-0.39%).
- • Breadth in the large-cap universe: 14 advancing vs 37 declining, a negative bias.
- • Materials leads sectors at +0.90%, while Metal lags at -2.44%.
- • Top large-cap gainer: SHREE CEMENT LIMITED +1.81%.
- • Biggest laggard: ADANI ENTERPRISES LIMITED -2.86%.
- • Gold futures at ₹1,42,150 (-0.81%).
- • Gap scanner: 5 large caps opened above the previous close, 4 below; widest intraday swing is INFY at 13.85%.
What to watch
- • The Sensex is the BSE's 30-stock benchmark, so it usually tracks the Nifty 50 closely but with a heavier tilt to a few large weights.
- • A points move matters less than the percentage move — always compare the two indices in percent terms.
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FAQs
What is the Sensex today?
The live Sensex level and its points/percentage change are shown at the top of this page and update through the trading session.
How many stocks are in the Sensex?
Thirty large, well-established and financially sound companies listed on the BSE, reviewed periodically by the index committee.
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