Sensex

English

Alternative forms

• sensex, SENSEX

Etymology

Blend of sensitive +‎ index.

Proper noun

Sensex

1. A stock market index of 30 well-established and financially sound companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange in India.
   • 2016 June 18, “Dalal Street expects lower opening of sensex following Rajan's decision”, in The Times of India‎^[1]:

     MUMBAI: Dalal Street investors are readying for a lower opening of the sensex on Monday as a knee-jerk reaction to RBI governor Raghuram Rajan's decision to not continue in his post after his term ends early September.