Sensex hits 50,000: A roller coaster ride of 9,000% in 34 years
Sensex hits 50,000: A roller coaster ride of 9,000% in 34 years The index gained 15.75% in 2020 despite falling to its multiyear low in March when coronavirus threat roiled the Indian equity market Aseem Thapliyal | January 21, 2021 | Updated 11:51 IST The index, which was formed in 1986, comprised 30 companies that time and had its base year as 1979 Benchmark Sensex hit the historic 50,000 mark in early trade today. The index rose to 50,126 points, a fresh all-time high. Sensex has risen a whopping 9,000% since its inception in 1986 to touch the historic 50k milestone today. The index w...