Sensex and Nifty are the two main stock market indices in India. They track the overall performance of the market, giving us a quick look at how the economy is doing.

• Sensex: Short for the Sensitive Index, this tracks the top 30 companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). It’s been around since 1986 and is often used as a barometer of India’s economic health. If the Sensex is going up, it usually means most of these 30 companies are doing well, and the overall market sentiment is positive.

• Nifty: This is short for the National Fifty and tracks the top 50 companies listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). It started in 1996 and gives a broader picture of the market compared to the Sensex.

Both indices help investors gauge market trends and make informed investment decisions.